Hr Generalist (New York)

Our People team is dedicated to partnering with the business to provide our teams with an exceptional people experience. This role will suit an individual who is hands-on, driven, resilient, motivated to succeed in a fast-paced environment, and who can inspire confidence and trust in all key stakeholders. Change is a constant in this environment, therefore a flexible approach to work is necessary along with the ability to work autonomously and proactively, while also playing a vital role in the Global People team.

The Global People team are mainly based in Ireland; therefore, this person must be able to work independently with responsibility for the AMER region. This role will support multiple business areas across a vast range of general HR activities with a strong focus on talent acquisition (both in AMER and globally). Other tasks may involve employee relations, engagement, implementation of projects, HR admin/operations, benefits, and execution of programs. The role will be to work on a variety of multi-disciplinary programmes and projects and ensure appropriate delivery into respective business areas and regional markets.

Requirements

• Monitor HR metrics and performance indicators and take appropriate action
• Support the Talent Acquisition team (primarily based in Ireland) in relation to all recruitment activities including candidate screening and interviewing, contracts, onboarding, global mobility, graduate recruitment and internal relocation or secondment activities
• Lead the HR set up of new markets in region as required
• Manage the visa application process for all team members in region
• Manage and support the delivery of specific business focused HR projects
• Coach and empower leaders regarding HR issues/challenges
• Support the central team with our HRIS
• Provide coaching and advise to managers on a full range of effective HR services, including performance management, salary review, bonus processes, HR Systems, and administration
• Lead and support employee engagement initiatives, onboarding activities and talent development programmes, with the support of the Facilities, IT and Training teams
• Work closely with the People Business Partners to support the relevant teams
• In conjunction with the relevant manager, handle routine employee relations issues including grievance and disciplinary issues, ensuring all cases are addressed and resolved in a timely manner, following best practice. Advise on emerging issues and with agreement, take action.
• Manage and administer the payroll and benefit programs across the Americas region
• Develop, review, and implement policies, procedures, and programmes necessary to ensure key stakeholder engagement, performance whilst ensuring compliance

Experience

• Proven experience working in a fast-paced, diverse global organisation
• Ability to build and maintain strong, productive relationships across the business
• 3-7 years’ relevant experience working as a HR Generalist in a global tech/fintech organization in the AMER region
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to support, communicate and influence across all parts of the organization, including with remote teams
• Ability to work flexible when required before and after usual business hours in order to collaborate with the global team (HQ in Ireland)
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Willingness to travel when required (both nationally and globally)
• Understand business operations and how HR initiatives and practices can better support the ongoing success of the business
• Talent Acquisition experience including screening, interviewing, assessing, sourcing, nurturing, and supporting candidates in a 360 recruitment process
• Previous experience supporting multiple US states inclusive of New York, Florida, Massachusetts, California, and Canada

Benefits

• Access to a company well-being app (classes and much more)
• Themed monthly meals in the office
• Buddy system for all new starters :)
• Extensive training programs, classroom and online, through ‘Fenergo University’
• Sport and Social events
• 401k with company matching
• Flexible working hours, Hybrid working policy
• Salary $90,000 - $130,000
• Medical, Dental, and Vision