Generalist, Strategic Talent Business Partners

Ryan; Plano (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO Benefits

16-Weeks Paid Family Leave

Gym Membership Reimbursement

Benefits Eligibility Day One

401K with Employer Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Fertility Assistance

Sabbatical Eligibility

Job summary

Ryan is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to provide hands-on support across onboarding, employee changes, transfers, and reporting. The role requires close collaboration with management and employees across multiple practice lines and global offices.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field with 1–3 years of generalist experience, and are proficient in Microsoft Office and HRIS. Hybrid work options are available, with a dynamic, award-winning culture defining the

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field; 1–3 years of HR generalist experience including employee relations, benefits, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Support onboarding, changes, transfers, and departures; maintain files and reports.
• Coordinate and respond to employee inquiries; ensure policy adherence.
• Assist with leaves of absence, FMLA, and exits; support HRMS data integrity.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Access

PowerPoint

HRIS

Outlook

Job description

• Generous Personal Time Off (PTO) Benefits
• 14-Weeks of 100% Paid Leave for New Parents (Adoption Included)
• Monthly Gym Membership Reimbursement OR Gym Equipment Reimbursement
• Benefits Eligibility Effective Day One
• 401K with Employer Match
• Tuition Reimbursement After One Year of Service
• Fertility Assistance Program
• Four-Week Company-Paid Sabbatical Eligibility After Five Years of Service

Why Ryan?

• Hybrid Work Options
• Award-Winning Culture
• Generous Personal Time Off (PTO) Benefits
• 14-Weeks of 100% Paid Leave for New Parents (Adoption Included)
• Monthly Gym Membership Reimbursement OR Gym Equipment Reimbursement
• Benefits Eligibility Effective Day One
• 401K with Employer Match
• Tuition Reimbursement After One Year of Service
• Fertility Assistance Program
• Four-Week Company-Paid Sabbatical Eligibility After Five Years of Service

The Human Resources Generalist (“Generalist”) is a highly visible hands‑on position that provides support to the business of Ryan in all aspects of the human capital lifecycle. The Generalist will focus on new employee onboarding; employee changes, transfers, and departures; file maintenance and departmental reporting. The position includes a high level of teamwork and responsibility, with extensive interaction with all levels of employees across multiple Practice lines, including Principals and management, as well as other members of the Human Resources department across the various global Ryan offices.

Duties and responsibilities, as they align to Ryan’s Key Results

People

• Partners with employees and management to communicate various Human Resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, and government regulations.
• Responds to inquiries from employees and managers concerning a variety of sensitive and confidential human resources issues.

Client

• Answers front‑line HR and benefits questions from employees and escalates complex questions and issues to the appropriate groups.
• Investigates, documents, and resolves employee relations issues and grievances.
• Assists with the coordination and delivery of new employee on‑boarding, orientation, and other employee‑related programs.
• Coordinates and communicates employee transfers, promotions, and other status changes to relevant parties.
• Coordinates employee departures. Conducts exit interviews, analyzes data and makes recommendations to the management team for corrective action and continuous improvement.
• Coordinates work visas for employees.

Value

• Responds to unemployment claims and participates in appeals hearings as necessary.
• Performs job analyses to create and maintain job descriptions.
• Assists with coordination and tracking of leaves of absence and FMLA designations.
• Maintains awareness of employment and labor laws and makes recommendations as appropriate for all locations.
• Assists with the creation, maintenance, and organization of the Firm’s online Policies and Procedures and related documents.
• Assists in maintaining HR‑related content on internal and external websites.
• Administers the performance evaluation system and assists with the compilation, distribution and communication of data associated with the raise and promotion process.
• Assists with maintaining the HRMS system, always ensuring data integrity.
• Assists with the due diligence process for acquisitions and the integration process of employees obtained through company acquisitions as well of the integration of new practice areas within the Firm.
• Maintains affirmative action program, assists with creation of annual EEO‑1 report, and maintains other records, reports, and logs to conform to EEO regulations.
• Coordinates and assists with the administration of internal and external surveys.
• Writes, maintains, and supports a variety of reports or queries, utilizing appropriate reporting tools. Assists in development of standard reports for internal customer needs.
• Assists in evaluation of reports, decisions, and results of department in relation to established goals. Recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed.
• Maintains and coordinates employee recognition programs.
• Participates on committees, special projects, and seeks additional responsibilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education And Experience

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field required with one to three years of human resources generalist experience, including exposure to employee relations, employment and labor laws, benefits, and compensation.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft® Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, HRIS, Outlook, and Internet navigation and research.

Certificates And Licenses

PHR or SPHR certification preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

• Standard indoor office environment.
• Long periods of sitting while working at computer.
• Position requires regular interaction with employees and vendors both in person and via e‑mail and telephone.
• Independent travel requirement: 5 – 10%.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran