HR Generalist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York.

📋 Description

• Deliver strategic and operational HR assistance to the New York Division.

• Collaborate with the NY HR Director, managers, and staff to meet workforce needs and enhance employee engagement.

• Provide guidance on employee relations, performance management, leave administration, policy interpretation, and employment practices.

• Assist in workforce planning, succession planning, talent development, staffing, and organizational change initiatives.

• Oversee onboarding processes and employee transitions.

• Support compensation initiatives, including salary reviews, promotions, job evaluations, market analyses, and annual planning activities.

• Facilitate performance management, learning and development, and employee engagement initiatives.

• Maintain employee records and HR systems, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.

• Analyze workforce data and trends to aid in decision-making processes.

• Lead or contribute to HR projects, process enhancements, and cross-functional initiatives.

• Offer HR consultation and support to managers and employees throughout the New York Division.

• Address employee and management inquiries by applying HR policies, practices, and employment guidelines.

• Manage confidential and sensitive employee information with discretion and sound judgment.

• Assist in the implementation of organizational HR initiatives and programs.

• Identify and escalate complex employee relations matters.

• Organize and facilitate training sessions, meetings, and employee development activities.

• Represent Human Resources on divisional committees, projects, and strategic initiatives.

• Ensure compliance with relevant employment laws, organizational policies, HR procedures, and data maintenance practices.

• Support Culture & Engagement initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in specific areas of specialization or an equivalent combination.

• Demonstrated experience in coordinating and leading projects.

• Proven ability to address HR-related inquiries and issues from employees and management.

• Proficiency in database management and spreadsheet software, including report creation, data input, manipulation, and analysis.

• Familiarity with MS Office software, such as Word, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint.

• The successful candidate must meet The Nature Conservancy's background screening criteria.

• Desired: Experience in employee relations, performance management, talent management, and organizational development.

• Desired: Experience assisting managers with performance coaching, workforce planning, succession planning, and employee development initiatives.

• Desired: Understanding of employment laws, compliance requirements, and HR best practices.

• Desired: Capability to assess issues, identify solutions, and make sound recommendations.

• Desired: Excellent facilitation, presentation, and communication skills.

• Desired: Experience in leading projects and implementing process improvements.

• Desired: Strong analytical skills with the ability to convert data into actionable insights.

• Desired: Experience in a geographically dispersed organization.

• Multi-lingual and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience is appreciated.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health care benefits.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match.

• Parental leave.

• Accrued paid time off.

• Life insurance.

• Disability coverage.

• Employee assistance program.

• Additional life and work well-being benefits.

• Flexible work environment that promotes employee health and well-being.

• Opportunities for career development.