Overview

The Global HR Generalist is a pivotal role, supporting our international workforce. The HR Generalist provides comprehensive HR support, supports strategic initiatives, and ensures the seamless operation of HR functions across all regions.The HR Generalist supports complex HR operational areas supporting all matters related to the organization’s global people operations, including employee relations, talent acquisition, global people policies, labor law, performance management, and partnering with host country leadership and HR leads.

Responsibilities

Responsibility Area: HR Partnership

• Partner with the Global HRBP Director and Sr HRBPs to ensure a deep understanding of business strategy and implement high-quality HR practices within the team.

• Assist in tracking key HR metrics (such as turnover rates, absenteeism, etc.) and trends to support HRBPs in strategic decisions and identify areas for improvement.

• Respond to generic inquiries as requested by the HRBP Director, document management, and Statement of Allowances (SOA) concerns.

• Assist with the rollout of global People & Culture initiatives to assigned countries and train designated host country HR leads on HRIS interface, etc.

• Assist with HRBP and host countries to address country-specific HR challenges.

• Assist HRBPs in partnering with supervisors and providing HR support when appropriate, including support for talent development, performance management, and employee relations functions.within HRIS.

• Administer the annual reward and recognition program, including drafting communications, tracking participation, screening nominations, and supporting the award ceremony.

• Conduct ad-hoc surveys on employee experience and satisfaction, providing data analysis for HR action planning.

• Complete E-Verify for new hires, maintain employee files, including I-9 files and position descriptions, and handle employment verifications for assigned locations.

• Serve as single point of contact for coordinating all GST onboarding through ADP and collaborating with business partners, talent acquisition, and hiring managers.

Responsibility Area: Policy and Compliance

• Provide support to all international assignees in assigned countries by providing policy guidance, managing leave requests, and ensuring proper documentation of requests.

• Participate with all HR team to develop the team’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and process maps for all employment processing functions, including new hires, internal transfers and promotions, terminations.

• Participate in regular and periodic HR audits and risk assessment initiatives for HR services, ensure data/reporting accuracy and consistency. Supports EEO and AAP by generating reports and assisting in data collection and organization for outsourced or in-house analysis and report development.

• Coordinate and maintain centralized repository of all HR data and documents, local staff list and head count on shared drive.

• Develop and maintain HR-related forms and templates as needed.

• Research, compile, track and analyze HR related information and data across all HR functional areas as requested.

• Maintain and update departmental reports and matrixes including, but not limited to:

• Organization Charts

• End of Assignment Reports

• International staff allowance and benefit, R&R and Home Leave trackers

• Local staff handbooks, employment agreement templates, salary scales and benefits matrix

Responsibility Area: Budget Management & Support

• Maintain P&C Department budget and direct team members on where to charge items.

• Analyze budget for trends and irregularities by reviewing monthly transaction reports and quarterly CLOs.

• Create detailed P&C budget items list with input from P&C team and guidance from the Chief People Officer.

Responsibility Area: Organizational Culture

• Support the development and implementation of organizational culture activities (global employee engagement initiatives and diversity, equity, and inclusion programs) that align with the operational goals as outlined by the strategic plans from the Executive Team and In-Country Leadership

POSITION SPECIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Travel expectations : Travel as required to various international locations to support HR initiatives and activities.

• Assist and support HR representatives and host country HR leads.

• Promote a culture of excellence, inclusion, learning, support, diversity, and innovation.

• Manage HR activities across different time zones to ensure timely and effective support.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in a related discipline and a minimum of two years of related work experience or a minimum of six years of related work experience

• Knowledge of general practices across the HR spectrum.

• Exceptional relationship-building and interpersonal skills to interact and communicate with diplomacy and tact with all levels and backgrounds of staff.

• High degree of adaptability, problem-solving skills, independent work-direction, with initiative to prioritize and manage high volume workflow.

• Demonstrated ability to perform detail-oriented work with a high level of accuracy.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including professional presentation skills.

• Critical thinking skills and ability to interpret HR policies and procedures to complete assigned tasks.

• Ability to work effectively and proactively both in a team as well as independently.

• Excellent analytical and research skills.

• Solid proficiency in MS Office suite.

• Must have U.S. work authorization.

Application Instructions

To be considered for this position, please apply (including your resume and cover letter) by 10/25/24. Applications received after this date may be reviewed on a rolling basis until the job has been filled.

Location and Work Schedule

This selected candidate can be based in Silveer Spring, MD; San Diego, CA. Candidates must be authorized to work in their preferred country without any restriction.

This role is on a hybrid/telework schedule. The selected candidate is expected to work at least twice as week (Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday) from either our San Diego or Silver Spring office and the remainder of the week from an approved remote location.

Salary and Compensation

The estimated salary for this position is between $72,006 - $85,000. Final salary will be based on several factors including qualifications, geographic location, experience, and internal equity. Global Communities provides a comprehensive benefits package; please note that this position is not eligible for allowances.

COVID-19 Policy

As an organization working to advance public health, Global Communities has an obligation to model best practices and to do all we can to protect each other, our partners, and the communities where we work. To ensure the continuity and effectiveness of our business operations, Global Communities is adopting a policy to safeguard the health of our visitors, employees, families, and the larger global community from COVID-19. Effective January 3, 2022, all U.S.-based Global Communities employees are required to provide proof of having received full dosage of COVID-19 vaccine that is FDA approved, approved for emergency use authorization, or have an approved medical or religious exemption on file with Global Communities, as a condition of employment.

Safeguarding Policy

Global Communities holds strict safeguarding principles and has a zero-tolerance policy for conduct of sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment. In the process of recruitment, selection, and appointment, Global Communities will conduct robust reference and background screening checks, including international vetting as a signature of the Global Misconduct Disclosure Scheme to ensure children and vulnerable adults are safeguarded, and abuse is prevented. The incumbent is required to carry out their duties in accordance with Global Communities Safeguarding policy and the Standards of Conduct.

EEO/ADA

Global Communities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Global Communities complies with all applicable provisions of the ADA and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities unless it provides undue hardship to the organization. If reasonable accommodation is necessary to participate in the recruitment process, please contact recruitment@globalcommunities.org.

Category Human Resources

ID 2024-2493

Location : Location US-MD-Silver Spring

Additional Locations US-CA-San Diego

Location : Country US