We are partnering with a rapidly growing financial services firm to identify an HR Generalist (Associate/Senior Associate) to support and enhance HR operations across their U.S. offices. You will touch on all areas of HR and this will be a standalone role in the US, giving you extensive autonomy and independence to manage the on-the-ground stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as the primary HR contact for U.S. employees, providing day-to-day support and guidance across all areas of the employee lifecycle
- Manage and continuously improve core HR processes including onboarding, offboarding, employee changes, and record maintenance
- Partner with leadership to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and internal HR policies
- Administer benefits programs, PTO tracking, and leave management, ensuring accurate data and timely employee communication
- Coordinate performance management and annual review processes, supporting managers with tools, timelines, and feedback frameworks
- Maintain and update employee handbooks, policies, and procedures to reflect current legislation and company practices
- Utilize ADP for payroll and HR reporting, ensuring data integrity and leveraging analytics for decision-making
- Support recruitment activities as needed, including job postings, interview coordination, and candidate onboarding
- Lead or assist with HR projects focused on culture, engagement, and process improvement as the firm continues to scale
Qualifications:
- At least 4 years of experience in Generalist HR, HR operations, HR analytics, or a related role within a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work independently as a 'standalone' HR representative in the U.S.
- Minimum of 1 year experience ADP, with the ability to leverage the platform for reporting and compliance
- Strong knowledge of U.S. employment law, HR compliance standards, and documentation best practices
