Sr. HR Generalist
Cushman & Wakefield

Job Info

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Job Title
Sr. HR Generalist

Job Description Summary
Responsible to develop, communicate, and administer HR policies and programs under the direction of HR Leadership within a geographical and/or functional area that supports the company's overall business plan
Job Description

Responsibilities

• Interpret and explain human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, or regulations on a daily basis to assist managers and employees
• Coach managers, create and execute talent initiatives
• Direct and manage tasks, programs, and projects both with the client and within HR
• Provide strategic consulting to field leadership and hiring managers regarding staffing needs, compensation, performance management, employee relations, policy compliance, training, etc. for their respective employee populations
• Provide direction, coaching, and leadership to assigned Human Resources staff, as applicable
• Collaborates with local and national HR teams to implement policy updates, process improvements, streamline onboarding practices and provide training programs
• Recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of services performed
• Partner with the centers of expertise for payroll processing, employee benefits programs, and national HR programs to ensure proper communication
• Partner with center of expertise to ensure compliance with all applicable employment legislation for the assigned geographic area, including monitoring and auditing local EEO practices
• Work with national and local leadership to provide on-site leadership and support in conjunction with all employee transition activities associated with outsourcing service contracts, mergers, and acquisitions in the pursuit of new business by assisting leadership, drafting sections for RFPs, and participating in the due diligence process in all endeavors which include an employee acquisition/transition component
• Conduct employee relations counseling, mediation, and investigations as well as handle employee grievances under the direction of Senior Management
• Maintain advanced knowledge of HR Systems

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, minimum of 5+ years of HR experience with demonstrated ability to exercise appropriate judgment, or any similar combination of education and experience
• Ability to analyze, prioritize, delegate
• Demonstrates leadership, ability to hire and retain high achievers
• Ability to pursue PHR or SPHR (professional designation)
• Strong interpersonal skills and problem solving ability
• Strong verbal/written communication and presentation skills
• Willingness to travel
• Proven record of excellent internal and external customer service
• The qualified candidate will be detail oriented, able to handle multiple projects simultaneously, extremely professional, and customer service oriented

Physical Requirements

Involves work of a general office nature; typically includes extended periods of sitting and/or operation of a computer for up to 8 hours a day
• Regularly required to talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to write and type
• Ability to speak clearly so others can understand you
• Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented orally and in writing
• Ability to communicate information and ideas in writing and orally so others will understand
• Regularly required to utilize vision abilities, allowing reading of printed material, graphics, and computer displays

Cushman & Wakefield provides equal employment opportunity. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email HRServices@cushwake.com . Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

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