HR Generalist

Key responsibilities of the role

• Support Regional Head HR with strategic business initiatives
• Collaborate with a variety of global HR functions and contribute to process efficiencies, global standardization and project work
• Lead the employee lifecycle activities for our US, Canada, and Brazil offices, including:
• Onboarding and offboarding – lead orientation for new joiners and exit process for leavers
• Manage employees’ internal transfers and assignments
• Manage employee leave cases, including coordination of company-paid leave, FMLA, CO-FAMLI, disability benefits
• Employee file and documentation management in HRIS
• Support on benefits administration topics, including open enrollment
• Manage work authorization process, including visa and green card processes in coordination with immigration counsel
• Ensure compliance with local labor laws (including EEOC, ADA, FMLA, state mandated FMLA, and other employment regulations) and stay abreast of legislation changes
• Serve as a point of contact for all employee questions regarding benefits, policies and employee relations
• Support with employee relations case management
• Back-up support for multi-state payroll including long-term incentives, benefits plans, and preparation of all necessary reporting
• Process improvement mindset
• Actively contribute to global HR projects to further develop the HR function
• Prepare HR reports, statistics, and data upon request
• Gain a thorough understanding of the business by staying informed about industry trends, Partners Group culture, company policies, and organizational structures
• Respond and resolve employee inquires through ticketing portal (ServiceNow)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
• HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR) preferred.
• 5-10 years of relevant work experience in Human Resources, ideally in financial or professional services and global, complex environments
• Excellent communication skills; strong desire to learn; high attention to detail; effective interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, results-oriented, high-volume environment
• Ability to prioritize and work independently being resourceful and adaptable
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SharePoint and Excel
• Extensive experience with HR systems, preferably SuccessFactors and ADP Workforce Now
• Proven ability to analyze data from diverse sources to identify key insights and trends, driving informed decision-making and strategic planning.
• Strong interpersonal skills for effectively supporting employees and businesses on HR matters

Benefits

• Professional, international, and high-performing work-environment
• Challenging, rewarding career within a growing company
• Collaborative environment, with on-the-job training and mentorship opportunities
• Competitive benefits and wellness package, including medical, dental and vision coverage
• 1/2 401k (Roth and pre-tax options) with company-match
• 25 vacation days, and 13 holidays annually
• One-month sabbatical after every five years of service
• Company paid life and disability insurance
• Education assistance program
• Lunch stipend
• Domestic and international events, including offsites and volunteer opportunities
• Performance-based bonus as part of the total compensation package