Senior HR Generalist

About the Role

The Senior HR Generalist will partner with managers and employees at various levels to provide HR guidance on a broad range of HR programs and initiatives in support of firm objectives. This position will implement solutions to address performance management, employee engagement, benefits, payroll, and HR compliance matters. The ideal candidate is an effective, solution-driven individual with strong communication, presentation, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills, and is comfortable with technology. This role requires a solid track record of excelling in fast-paced environments, managing ambiguity, and handling competing priorities. The Senior HR Generalist must be an excellent collaborator and trusted business partner, capable of advising leaders at all levels while exercising discretion with confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Leads the administrative side of the annual performance management process, including assisting the Director of HR with setting up and managing the Performance platform in UKG.
• Supports HR Director with employee-relations activities and programs, including employee counseling, guidance, coaching on performance management, and interpretation of policies.
• Leads payroll processing, including reporting and management of 401k and benefit feeds.
• Coordinates payroll taxes with existing and new states.
• Reviews and recommends benefits strategy and overall plan design in conjunction with the HR Director and brokers.
• Assists in the annual open enrollment process for employee benefits and manages ongoing benefits administration, including necessary reporting.
• Manages all leave programs, including those related to FMLA, FFCRA, state laws, disability, ADA, etc.
• Supports and administers all COBRA processing, worker’s compensation claims, and unemployment claims.
• Leads HRIS duties and reporting for UKG and other programs as needed.
• Answers employee questions regarding benefits, policies, and procedures, referring complex inquiries to senior HR staff.
• Develops and implements employee engagement surveys and assessment procedures.
• Facilitates onboarding and offboarding procedures, including exit interviews, in conjunction with Recruiting and HR Director.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommends best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in an HR Generalist role or equivalent HR position.
• Experience with UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group).
• Experience working in a professional services environment.
• Strong program and project management skills, with the ability to operationalize and scale programs.
• Ability to think strategically and creatively while exercising good judgment in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience supporting enterprise-wide change.
• Proven ability to build positive relationships across diverse groups and drive performance toward firm goals.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Strong collaboration skills and experience facilitating groups in a collaborative manner.

Skills

• Solid judgment and understanding of context in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills; ability to successfully transfer information to individuals.
• Strong organizational skills, time management, and prioritization.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Ability to work independently as well as with a team.
• Strong information processing and retention abilities.