Sr. HR Generalist

Cushman & Wakefield•Ontario, CA

12d•$85,000 - $100,000•Remote

About The Position

Responsible for developing, communicating, and administering HR policies and programs under the direction of HR Leadership within a geographical and/or functional area, supporting the company’s overall business plan. The position supports field leadership and is responsible for 10–15 other locations. The posting describes the role as remote and requiring residence in the New York/New Jersey area, while also describing it as hybrid and based out of the Ontario site. Travel is required, with the description stating 25% and up to 50%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
At least 5 years of HR experience with demonstrated ability to exercise appropriate judgment, or a similar combination of education and experience.
Ability to analyze, prioritize, and delegate.
Demonstrated leadership ability, including the ability to hire and retain high achievers.
Strong interpersonal skills and problem-solving ability.
Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
Willingness to travel.
Record of excellent internal and external customer service.
Detail-oriented, able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, professional, and customer-service oriented.
Must be located in the New York/New Jersey area, according to the job description’s position summary.
Based out of the Ontario site and responsible for 10–15 other locations, according to the requirements section.

Responsibilities

Interpret and explain human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, and regulations to managers and employees.
Serve as an HR Business Partner to field leadership.
Direct and manage tasks, programs, and projects within the Field team.
Advise field leadership and hiring managers on staffing needs, compensation, performance management, employee relations, policy compliance, and training.
Provide direction, coaching, and leadership to assigned Human Resources staff, as applicable.
Recommend approaches, policies, and procedures to improve the efficiency of services.
Partner with centers of expertise on payroll processing, employee benefits programs, and national HR programs to ensure proper communication.
Partner with centers of expertise to support compliance with applicable employment legislation in the assigned geographic area, including monitoring and auditing local EEO practices.
Work with national and local leadership on employee transition activities related to outsourcing service contracts, mergers, and acquisitions, including supporting new-business pursuits, drafting RFP sections, and participating in due diligence.
Conduct employee relations counseling, mediation, and investigations, and handle employee grievances under Senior Management’s direction.
Maintain advanced knowledge of HR systems.