Human Resources Specialist / Junior HR Generalist

Your Role

Gensler's New York office is seeking an HR Specialist who will be involved with all aspects of Human Resources. This is an opportunity to be part of a strategic HR service model in an innovative environment working closely with the HR team and office leadership. Gensler is committed to providing exceptional services to our clients while fostering a dynamic and inclusive workplace culture.

What You Will Do

• Perform routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, and leaves; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; training and development.

• Analyze large data sets in a fast-paced environment; extract trends and themes, identify issues and provide solutions from analysis of data to better support business operations and drive efficiencies.

• Develop work plans and roll out yearly programs including open enrollment, professional development plans, engagement survey, and promotions.

• Facilitate global mobility of employees with transfers, relocations, immigration, and visa requests.

• Maintain HRIS data, perform audits, and create reports; ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations; recommend best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.

• Lead and manage multiple HR projects simultaneously, ensuring flawless execution demonstrated by schedule adherence, project quality, risk mitigation and business value in line with strategic goals and objectives.

• Partner with HR leaders, IT, Finance, and studios to understand stakeholder impacts, understand end to end requirements, and drive project priorities.

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, guiding them towards the successful execution of projects.

• Facilitate change management and ensure alignment among team members, stakeholders, and leadership.

• Support full lifecycle of the employee from on-boarding, engagement, development, exit, and retirement.

• Partner with Talent Development team in rolling out programs, including our annual PDP program and participate in professional development for team members across the firm.

• Other duties and responsibilities as appropriate

Your Qualifications

• 5+ years of Human Resources experience, architecture or professional services firm experience preferred.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field

• A good understanding of data analysis, able to produce clear and concise reports.

• Ability to work with diverse, creative, professional people in a fast-paced work environment.

• Ability to process high volume of confidential data with integrity and professionalism.

• Strong understanding of HR best practices, employment laws, and regulations across different regions.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.

• Proven ability to build effective relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate business objectives into actionable HR initiatives.

• Sense of humor and an ability to have fun in a dynamic, fast-paced, creative environment.

• Advanced MS Office proficiency - Intermediate to Advanced Excel proficiency is a must (V/X-Lookups, advanced formulas, charts, graphs, tables); Advanced PowerPoint skills.

• Heavy experience with HRIS and HRIS reporting; Workday experience preferred.

• Deploy holistic project methodologies to facilitate agile project execution and adapt to changes swiftly.

• SHRM or HRCI certification is a plus.

The base salary range will be estimated between $75,000-$95,000 plus bonuses and benefits and contingent on relevant experience.

Life at Gensler

At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions to "Well-being Week," our offices reflect our people's diverse interests.

We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice annual bonus opportunities. Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets.

As part of the firm's commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.