Generalist, Human Resources Business Partner Team

The Human Resources Generalist (“Generalist”) is a highly visible hands-on position that provides support to the business of Ryan in all aspects of the human capital lifecycle. The Generalist will focus on new employee onboarding; employee changes, transfers and departures; file maintenance and departmental reporting. The position includes a high level of teamwork and responsibility, with extensive interaction with all levels of employees across multiple Practice lines, including Principals and management, as well as other members of the Human Resources department across the various global Ryan offices.
Duties and responsibilities, as they align to Ryan’s Key Results
People

• Responds to inquiries from employees and managers concerning a variety of sensitive and confidential human resources issues.
• Partners with employees and management to communicate various Human Resources policies, procedures, laws, standards and government regulations.

Client

• Assists with the coordination and delivery of new employee on-boarding, orientation, and other employee-related programs.
• Coordinates work visas for employees.
• Coordinates and communicates employee transfers, promotions, and other status changes to relevant parties.
• Answers front-line HR and benefits questions from employees and escalates complex questions and issues to the appropriate groups.
• Investigates, documents, and resolves employee relations issues and grievances.
• Coordinates employee departures. Conducts exit interviews, analyzes data and makes recommendations to the management team for corrective action and continuous improvement.

Value

• Assists with the creation, maintenance, and organization of the Firm’s online Policies and Procedures and related documents.
• Assists with the due diligence process for acquisitions and the integration process of employees obtained through company acquisitions as well of the integration of new practice areas within the Firm.
• Maintains affirmative action program, assists with creation of annual EEO-1 report, and maintains other records, reports, and logs to conform to EEO regulations.
• Assists in evaluation of reports, decisions, and results of department in relation to established goals. Recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed.
• Responds to unemployment claims and participates in appeals hearings as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Administers the performance evaluation system and assists with the compilation, distribution and communication of data associated with the raise and promotion process.
• Participates on committees, special projects, and seeks additional responsibilities.
• Maintains awareness of employment and labor laws and makes recommendations as appropriate for all locations.
• Performs job analyses to create and maintain job descriptions.
• Writes, maintains, and supports a variety of reports or queries, utilizing appropriate reporting tools. Assists in development of standard reports for internal customer needs.
• Assists with coordination and tracking of leaves of absence and FMLA designations.
• Assists in maintaining HR-related content on internal and external websites.
• Coordinates and assists with the administration of internal and external surveys.
• Maintains and coordinates employee recognition programs.
• Assists with maintaining the HRMS system, ensuring data integrity at all times.

Education And Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field preferred but not required with one to three years of human resources generalist experience, including significant exposure to employee relations, employment and labor laws, benefits, and compensation. Workday experience preferred, but not required.
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft® Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, HRIS, Outlook, and Internet navigation and research.
Certificates And Licenses
PHR or SPHR certification preferred.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Work Environment

• Independent travel requirement: none
• Position requires regular interaction with employees and vendors both in person and via e-mail and telephone.
• Long periods of sitting while working at computer.
• Standard indoor office environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer: disability/veteran