HR Generalist Consultant

Gallagher•Riverside, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Gallagher Benefit Services, you’re a trusted partner to organizations navigating some of their most important people decisions. We help clients build better workplaces, where people feel supported, empowered, and inspired to thrive. Whether it’s shaping benefit strategies, designing wellbeing programs, or advising on workforce challenges, the work you do here creates meaningful change for businesses and the people who power them. We’re a community of bold explorers, trusted experts, and compassionate partners; working side by side to solve problems, and shape the future of work. Here, curiosity is encouraged, collaboration is second nature, and your ideas have room to grow. If you’re looking for a place where your contribution matters and where you can help build a better world of work; think of Gallagher. Welcome to the HR and Organizational Effectiveness practice of Gallagher – a team of experienced HR consultants that provides customized and comprehensive solutions to every HR challenge, regardless of industry. As a trusted advisor for organizations large and small, the HR&OE team at Gallagher delivers strategic guidance and hands-on HR support to help organizations focus on their strategic goals. Whether it's filling human resources skills gaps or taking on entire HR functions, we design and deliver tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of private, for-profit, and nonprofit companies alike. With a growing team of more than 52,000 professionals worldwide, Gallagher empowers businesses, communities, and individuals to thrive. At Gallagher, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping Gallagher's future and unlocking unparalleled opportunities for both clients and yourself – while experiencing The Gallagher Way, a culture fueled by shared values and a collective passion for excellence. As a result of our ongoing growth, we are seeking an HR Generalist to join our HR Consulting Services team. This is an ideal role for an experienced HR professional who enjoys working in a client-facing role providing a wide variety of HR support and solutions to meet our clients’ needs as part of a collaborative team. This role can be hybrid if you live near Norwalk, CT, or remote if you’re not within commuting distance.

Requirements

5 – 8+ years of experience within a dedicated HR function
Experience with benefits, employee relations, and/or policy and procedures development
Knowledge of state and federal employment regulations and Human Resources practices
Experience managing leave of absence cases, ideally across multiple states
Solid written and verbal communication skills and an understanding of general business practices
Demonstrated ability to influence, negotiate and interact with all levels of management
Highly organized, able to meet deadlines and work independently with minimal supervision.
High level of proficiency with Excel and HRIS/Payroll platforms and comfortable learning new technology systems as needed

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of HRIS systems preferred

Responsibilities

Full benefits administration, including but not limited to general benefits administration, monthly benefit reconciliation and managing open enrollment
Leave of absence administration across multiple states
Onboarding and termination administration
HRIS support - working in various systems
Assisting with policy development
Ensuring clients are in compliance with state and federal laws
Employee relations
Performance management, including researching platforms, developing programs, and full administration
Job description development and FLSA guidance
Serving as a mentor and point of escalation to our junior team members
Additional HR Generalist duties as needed

Benefits

Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
Life and accident insurance
401(K) and Roth options
Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
Educational expense reimbursement
Paid parental leave
Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
Training programs
Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
Charitable matching gift program