People-First HR Generalist — Growth & Engagement

AON PLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & paid holidays

401(k) with match

Health & wellness programs

Exclusive discount programs

Job summary

Wealthspire Advisors is seeking a dedicated Human Resources Generalist to support employees and managers across HR functions, focusing on policy adherence and process improvements. The role emphasizes a positive employee experience, issue resolution, and working closely with leadership in a fast-growing firm.

You will manage onboarding, performance management, and HR transactions, coordinate audits, maintain data in HRIS, and generate basic HR metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 2–3 years of progressive HR experience.
• Experience assisting onboarding, employee relations support, performance management, and HR operations.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a high-volume workload, balance competing priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong project coordination and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Act as main contact for employee and manager HR questions.
• Provide mentorship on company policies, procedures, benefits, and HR programs.
• Support managers with performance-related documentation and corrective action processes.
• Advance complex employee relations matters and investigations to HR leadership.
• Coordinate onboarding, orientation, and offboarding activities.
• Process employee status changes, organizational updates, and HR transactions.
• Maintain employee records and ensure data accuracy in HR systems.
• Partner with Payroll, Benefits, IT, and other departments to support employee needs.
• Assist with audits and compliance-related activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Project coordination

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field

Tools

HRIS systems

Microsoft Office

Workday (preferred)

Job description

Wealthspire Advisors is seeking a dedicated Human Resources Generalist to support employees and managers across HR functions, focusing on policy adherence and process improvements. The role emphasizes a positive employee experience, issue resolution, and working closely with leadership in a fast-growing firm.

You will manage onboarding, performance management, and HR transactions, coordinate audits, maintain data in HRIS, and generate basic HR metrics.