HR Generalist

Cushman & Wakefield; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield in Cary, North Carolina, is seeking an experienced HR Generalist to partner with the business on initiatives that grow talent and strengthen employee loyalty through our value proposition.

The role requires 5–7 years HR experience, a Bachelor's in Business or related field, and proficiency with Workday and MS Office. You will support global HR programs, analyze data, train staff, and work with remote and international teams.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years HR experience with diverse employee population
• Proficient in MS Office including Excel
• Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Collaborative with remote and international teams
• Knowledge of state and federal employment law; international labor law a plus

Responsibilities

• Support HR initiatives and projects globally
• Process personnel transactions in Workday and maintain employee database
• Track compliance with policies and procedures
• Develop training materials and conduct staff training
• Develop ad hoc reports and analyze data for strategic planning
• Coach managers and implement talent initiatives
• Collaborate with HR teams to update policies and onboarding practices
• Investigate employee relations issues and recommend actions
• Improve operational efficiency across HR processes

Skills

Excellent communication

Relationship building

Excel proficiency

PowerPoint proficiency

Coaching and dispute resolution

HR policies

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Tools

Workday

Job description

Job Title

HR Generalist

Job Description Summary

The HR Generalist is responsible for partnering with the business on a variety of HR initiatives that will engage and grow talent, build employee loyalty through our employee value proposition, and drive the people strategy through operational effectiveness.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

• Support HR initiatives and projects globally
• Reviews and processes all personnel transaction forms for employees using Workday (i.e. new hires, terminations, transfers, salary increases) and maintains Global Employee Database with current employee / position, salary information and documentation.
• Track compliance to corporate, client and account policies and procedures.
• Refine account internal processes and workflows, develop training materials and conduct training with staff.
• Develops ad hoc reports as requested.
• Implement HR programs within assigned businesses
• Analyze data and metrics in order to inform strategic business planning
• Coach managers, create and execute talent initiatives
• Collaborates with local, national, and international HR teams to implement policy updates, process improvements, streamline onboarding practices and provide improved training programs.
• Analyzes and resolves complex employee relations issues
• Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations and recommends action plans
• Make recommendations to improve operational efficiency

Key Competencies:

• Excellent oral and written communication capabilities
• Superior relationship skills
• HRIS proficiency (Workday a plus)
• Intermediate or above proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Coaching and dispute resolution skills
• Facilitation skills to execute training
• Strong business acumen

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Business or other related field

Important Experience:

• 5-7 years HR experience with diverse employee population and strong employee relations experience
• Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office including Excel Strong work ethic and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with excellent organizational skills
• Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities with a strong attention to detail.
• Highly collaborative with clients and co-workers with ability to engage with remote and international team members. Strong interpersonal skills. Reliable knowledge of State and Federal employment law, experience or exposure to international labor law and employee relations issues a plus
• Experience in real estate, financial or professional services a plus

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with others and exchange accurate information; operate a computer and other office productivity machinery; move about the workplace; remain in a stationary position for up to 90% of the time.

Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.

The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.

The compensation for the position is: $ 72,250.00 - $85,000.00

Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

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 [e-mail]. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.

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