Senior Human Resources Generalist

About the role

The Human Resources Generalist serves as a key partner to HR Business Partners, managers, and employees across the organization. This role supports the delivery of HR programs, employee relations, talent processes, compliance initiatives, and day-to-day HR operations while helping create a positive and engaging employee experience. The ideal candidate is proactive, solutions-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for managers and employees regarding HR-related questions, providing timely guidance and escalating complex matters when appropriate.
• Process employee lifecycle activities including onboarding, transfers, promotions, leaves of absence, and offboarding.
• Partner with HR Business Partners to identify and implement solutions that support business objectives.
• Maintain data integrity within Workday and/or Dayforce systems.
• Assist with annual HR programs such as performance reviews, compensation planning, talent reviews, and employee engagement initiatives.
• Generate and analyze workforce metrics and reports to support business and HR decision-making, recommending courses of action.
• Support employee relations matters, including investigations, performance management, workplace concerns, and documentation.
• Lead and support special HR projects and initiatives by establishing timelines, conducting research, analyzing data, and implementing solutions that improve HR operations and employee experience.
• Manage client expectations by communicating project status and issues, resolving concerns.
• Comply with federal, state, and local legal requirements by staying abreast of existing and new legislation.
• Enhance department services by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; explore opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Continue to develop job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field, or equivalent years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• 5+ years of relevant experience – possible roles include HR Generalist, HR Coordinator, HR Representative, HR Specialist, etc.
• Detail-oriented and responsive, ensuring closed-loop communication.
• Problem-solving abilities with a process improvement mindset.
• Inquisitive and resourceful.
• A focus on client service.
• Strong time management and prioritization.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio, Forms).

Highly desired experience

• Workday or Dayforce HCM
• AEC industry
• Employee Relations

Pay

Compensation range: $83,978.91 – $95,975.90. The final salary offered may be outside this published range based on factors including geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.

Benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
• Disability insurance
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Back-Up Dependent Care
• Parental Leave
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

Schedule

Hybrid position (3 days/week in office). Can be based in Philadelphia, New York, or Newark offices.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.