HR Analyst, HR Operations, Culture & Engagement

GCM Grosvenor • Chicago, IL

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

GCM Grosvenor is seeking an organized, collaborative, and detail-oriented HR Analyst to support employee engagement, internal communications, culture initiatives, and HR operations activities across the firm. This role will partner closely with the Employee Engagement Associate and broader HR Operations team to help coordinate programs, communications, events, and compliance-related processes that contribute to a positive employee experience and support the firm’s people strategy. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. This position is well-suited for someone early in their career who is interested in employee engagement, culture, communications, and HR operations. As an onsite/hybrid employee, you are expected to be in the office on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursday.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Human Resources, Communications, Marketing, Business, Psychology, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in Human Resources, employee engagement, communications, or related administrative support roles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, and particularly SharePoint for managing internal sites, content, and communications.
• Familiarity with AI productivity tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude) to support communications drafting, content creation, and workflow efficiency.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated professionalism, discretion, and ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.
• Collaborative mindset with strong interpersonal skills and customer service orientation.
• Interest in employee engagement, culture, communications, and HR operations.
• Experience supporting employee events, engagement initiatives, or internal communications.
• Familiarity with HR systems and survey tools is a plus.
• Self-motivated and energized by working amongst a group of thoughtful, smart and successful colleagues.
• Enjoy being part of an organization focused on excellence.
• Naturally collaborative person who enjoys interacting with individuals at all levels.
• Strong team player with a proactive approach and the ability to exercise discretion and judgment.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with HR systems and survey tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and execution of employee engagement and culture initiatives across the firm.
• Assist with employee engagement surveys, including communications, scheduling, participation tracking, and reporting support.
• Coordinate logistics for employee programs, trainings, workshops, meetings, and firmwide events (virtual and in-person).
• Support employee engagement activities related to onboarding, recognition, inclusion, and employee experience initiatives.
• Assist with intern program coordination, including scheduling, communications, event logistics, and program materials.
• Coordinate sponsorships and manage logistics for firm-sponsored events, including galas, corporate memberships (e.g., museums), and related engagements.
• Help manage employee headshot coordination and related engagement activities.
• Support Employee Resource Group (ERG) initiatives, including meeting coordination, communications, event support, and tracking participation.
• Assist with volunteer and community engagement initiatives, including event logistics and internal promotion.
• Draft and distribute employee communications, HR projects and campaigns, including newsletters, announcements, reminders, event communications, and intranet updates.
• Support maintenance of internal communications channels, including the firm’s intranet, Teams channels, newsletters, and digital signage.
• Assist with preparation and formatting of presentations, communications materials, and employee-facing content.
• Support post-event recaps, employee storytelling initiatives, and engagement communications.
• Maintain communication calendars, distribution lists, and content libraries.
• Manage labor law poster updates and distribution to ensure compliance across office locations.
• Coordinate annual anti-harassment training administration, including employee tracking, reminders, and reporting.
• Manage annual employee handbook acknowledgement processes and completion tracking.
• Support HR compliance initiatives and maintain related documentation and records.
• Assist with HR reporting, data tracking, and administrative processes as needed.
• Partner with HR team members to support operational processes and special projects.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage (including medical, dental, vision and life insurance)
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employer sponsored retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Other care/wellness programs
• Discretionary bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level