HR, Learning & Development Generalist

Savills North America; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Savills is seeking an HR, Learning & Development Generalist to lead HR practices, implement strategies, and foster a positive workplace culture. This role covers performance management, employee engagement, onboarding, offboarding, compensation coordination, and HR policy compliance for the business unit.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in HR, strong knowledge of employment laws, excellent communication, and experience with HRIS systems.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and HR best practices.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion and integrity.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite; MS Dynamics and Bamboo a plus.
• Ability to influence, motivate, resolve conflict and creatively problem solve at all levels.
• Detail-oriented with ability to multi-task and accurately meet deadlines in a demanding environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage performance management and talent development programs.
• Develop training curriculums and skills-based programs with SMEs.
• Oversee performance appraisal processes and timelines.
• Support managers with coaching and development strategies.
• Coordinate employee engagement events and programs.
• Serve as primary contact for employee concerns and conflict resolution.
• Coordinate onboarding and offboarding for new hires and departures.
• Handle payroll and compensation benchmarking with senior leaders.

Skills

Employment laws knowledge

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership abilities

HRIS proficiency

Microsoft Office Suite

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / Business

HR certification preferred

Tools

MS Dynamics

Bamboo HR

Job description

ABOUT SAVILLSAt Savills, a leading global commercial real estate services firm, we help organizations find the solutions that ensure employee success. Sharply skilled and fiercely dedicated, our integrated teams of consultants and brokers are experts in better real estate. With services in tenant representation, capital markets, project management, workforce/incentives, and workplace strategy/occupant experience, we’ve boosted the potential of workplaces around the corner, and around the world, for 160 years and counting.

The HR, Learning & Development Generalist is responsible for all aspects of our HR practices and processes. They will play a key role in implementing HR strategies that support business goals, foster a positive workplace culture and ensure compliance with employment laws and best practices for our program/project and relocation management business unit. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with experience as an HR generalist who has the ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and to assume a highly visible role in a best-in-class organization.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following areas:

• Performance Management & Talent Development
  • Develop training programs to address managerial skill gaps
  • In conjunction with SME’s, develop skills-based training curriculums.
  • Communicate performance management timeline, oversee performance appraisal processes for business unit ensuring manager and employee timely completion.
  • Support managers with coaching and development strategies.
  • Collaborate with managers on Individual Development Plans as need.
• Employee Engagement
  • Coordinate and promote participation in employee engagement events and programs, including recognition programs promoting a positive workplace culture.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for employee concerns, providing guidance and conflict resolution for business unit.
  • Follow all required human resource policies and procedures and update personnel when changes or conditions warrant.
  • Coordinate mentorship program for business unit.
  • Support organizational change initiatives and drive a culture of inclusion.
  • Assist with employee benefit enrollment processes.
• Onboarding | Offboarding
  • Lead full-cycle recruitment efforts including job postings, screenings, interviews and related logistics.
  • Coordinate feedback from stakeholders to identify final candidate.
  • Manage internship recruitment and onboarding.
  • Manage all aspects of the onboarding process for new hires, in coordination with other departments and stakeholders, as well as managers and project needs including preparation and review of new hire and termination documentation.
  • Manage all offboarding logistics for departing employees.
  • For involuntary terminations, ensure proper documentation exists and communications are coordinated.
  • Conduct exit interviews and share feedback as appropriate.
• Compensation & Payroll Coordination
  • Coordinate all payroll and position changes through our internal processes.
  • Using established processes, enter new hires and terminations into relevant systems.
  • Maintain employee records and HR documentation with accuracy and confidentiality.
  • Conduct compensation benchmarking for open positions, promotions and to support annual budget process as it relates to headcount additions.
  • In conjunction with business unit leaders, develop workforce plans to support project needs.
• HR Policies & Compliance
  • Ensure HR policies and practices are compliant with local, state, and federal employment laws.
  • Maintain employee records and HR documentation with accuracy and confidentiality.
  • With business unit leadership, coordinate new hire workplace seating and logistics.

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualified applicants will possess the following attributes, skills, experience and education:

• Strong knowledge of employment laws, regulations, and HR best practices.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive matters with discretion and integrity.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite, MS Dynamics and Bamboo a plus.
• Ability to influence, motivate, resolve conflict and creatively problem solve at all levels.
• Detail-oriented with ability to multi-task and accurately meet deadlines in a demanding and dynamic environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field (HR certification preferred).
• Proven experience as an HR Manager or in a senior HR role (5+ years).

Savills values a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Savills participates in the E-Verify program.