HR Generalist

About the role

Reporting to the HRBP Director, the HR Generalist role will be responsible for partnering with business segments to develop and deploy strategic planning objectives to build a dynamic organization that delivers significant and sustainable growth.

What a typical day looks like

• Work with investigations and employee concerns.
• Advise and coach business on matters related to talent management, including HR requirements, workforce planning, management selection, executive coaching, performance management, retention, succession planning, and change management, etc.
• Partner with local HR teams and Centers of Expertise to develop and deliver integrated people and organization solutions.
• Anticipate talent implications and impact to the organization. Identify issues and opportunities in closing organizational performance gaps and/or deploy effective tools and programs to achieve strategic vision and goals of the business.
• Support business segment in cascading goals to optimize alignment between business and human capital strategies, ensuring effective implementation.
• Partner with business and HR colleagues to develop and deliver an HR strategy to meet the business needs.
• Drive efficiency and positive organizational results through lean initiatives, alignment of systems, processes and structures to drive the right people behavior and engagement.
• Assist the business in making informed decisions with regard to people investment to achieve sustainable business results.
• Develop and deliver cross-cultural communications and change strategies.
• May participate in activities related to mergers and acquisitions.
• Plan, implement and facilitate cyclical HR initiatives (such as workforce planning, performance management, rewards planning, training and succession planning).
• Assist with HR communications and training of managers on new programs, systems and processes as required.
• Manage and/or direct duties of others, set goals and drive initiatives.
• Build strong internal customer relationships that foster a positive partnership with the business.
• Ensure compliance with all HR related laws and regulations.

Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Typically requires a minimum of 3-5 years of progressive experience in HR across all major functions.
• Experience working with employee relations and engagement.
• Self-starter who demonstrates accountability for results.
• Sound knowledge of Organization Development, Change Management and HR practices.
• Excellent business acumen and demonstrated competency in business partnerships.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build rapport quickly with senior management and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Strong project management, process management, analytical and consulting skills.
• Ability to collaborate globally across boundaries, disciplines, and cultures, especially in an evolving matrix environment.
• Excellent planning, co-ordination, and organizational skills.
• Strong process orientation.