Talent Generalist

About the role

Talent Generalist responsibilities include providing professional HR guidance and counsel through effective training, benefits administration, payroll management, recruitment assistance, and various project-based work. The role assists with resolving employee relations issues, policy development and implementation, and ensures compliance with all state and federal labor and employment law regulations. The position models an educational approach that enables line managers to improve their leadership and management skills.

Responsibilities

• Partners with HRD to design and implement initiatives; creates company-wide trainings by working with managers and the HR Director on determining appropriate training for employees.
• Provides managers and employees with fair advice and counsel regarding complaints and legal issues.
• Facilitates development of good working relationships with all employees in the agency.
• Partners with Associate Director, Talent on performance review trainings.
• Oversees and manages onboarding and off-boarding.
• Responsible for maintaining Talent Tracking report.
• Maintains department budget.
• Administers Leaves of Absence.
• Be aware of, abide by, and enforce Federal/State employment laws and Publicis, Saatchi & Saatchi and Team One policies/procedures.
• Improves efficiency and service delivery through recognition and recommendation of changes in policies and/or procedures.
• Ensures immigration guidelines and laws and leaves (FMLA, PFL, CFRA, etc.) are managed appropriately.
• Assures that discrimination or unfair practices do not occur.
• Has strong analytical and project management skills; acts as a model to agency and maintains a strong balance between individual and company needs.
• Provides direction and strategy for employee development; encourages effective conflict resolutions through a constructive airing of differences.
• Oversees yearly I-9 audits to ensure compliance with all Federal laws.
• Conducts yearly HR audits to ensure compliance with all Federal and State laws.
• Manages and is responsible for all HRIS systems; provides reports and functionality support.
• Maintains the quarterly dashboard for turnover and trainings.
• Oversees promotion and transfer letters.

Requirements

• Minimum 3–4 years of HR-related experience or at least 1–2 years of HR generalist experience.
• Strong knowledge of employment and labor laws.
• Experience in a fast-paced advertising or creative environment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of payroll and benefits; excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Solid understanding of HR/recruitment processes and HR-related regulations.
• Familiarity with HRIS, e.g., PeopleSoft.
• Bachelor’s degree; certification in HR or HR education is a plus.

Skills and abilities

• Highly organized with a charismatic and varied communication style.

Working conditions

Team One is a professional, fast-paced, creative business environment. All employees are expected to support Team One’s commitment to providing a respectful and safe workplace. There may be times when lifting up to 25 lbs. is required. Overtime, including evenings and/or weekend work, may be required. There may be occasion to travel. All employees are expected to conduct themselves in a professional and acceptable manner during working hours and all work-related events, including but not limited to holiday parties, off-sites, client meetings/events, shoot locations, etc.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company matching.
• Unlimited PTO.
• Generous paid parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Family forming assistance reimbursement.
• Pet adoption assistance and “pawternity” leave.
• Access to Publicis Groupe’s global network and Business Resource Groups (e.g., Publicis Parents, VivaWomen, Egalité).
• Annual Day of Good and volunteer opportunities.
• Professional development trainings and structured performance reviews.
• Employee-led “Team Fun” committee planning parties and cultural events.

Pay

USD $60,800.00 – USD $89,600.00 annually. The Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time.