What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Generalist Compensation/Performance Management -Int'l Financial Firm position at Alpha Global Search LLC?
International Financial Firm is seeking a Human Resources Generalist with experience in Compensation, Performance Management, and Employee Relations. This position offers a significant growth opportunity within a thriving international financial firm.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct various compensation and benefits market surveys, including the annual McLagan benchmarking study; compile reports, analyze results, identify and forecast trends, and develop proposals for Management.
- Administer the annual corporate-wide review process and Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) program; prepare and maintain related materials and management reports; evaluate compensation proposals and review/revise performance reviews for assigned business groups; recommend proposed revisions; evaluate and update job descriptions; develop related tools, policies, processes and procedures, including identifying enhancements to the Company’s automated compensation and performance review system.
- Liaise with HR specialists, management, and counsel to resolve complex employee relations issues, addressing a range of employment matters and inquiries.
- Provide explanation, interpretation and /or guidance to employees and managers on compensation and benefits programs; update leave policies and coordinate leave administration activity for assigned groups; conduct training on related programs, systems, processes and/or procedures; document and maintain administrative procedures for assigned benefits processes.
- Collaborate with HR Team and external vendors to aid in the development and implementation of special projects and HR initiatives; prepare proposals and reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing data, cost, best practices, and trends.
- Liaise with HR team and Management in establishing budgets and expatriate settlement charges.
- Ensure compliance with applicable government regulations; perform timely and accurate reporting and record keeping; prepare, collect and organize data for audits and assessments.
- Monitor, interpret, and implement applicable federal/state/local legal requirements and advisories (ie; leave administration, wage & hour laws, benefits regulations, etc.)
- Regularly audit activities and records to ensure they are updated; analyze, evaluate and document guidelines to improve efficiency and suggest improvements.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
Experience/Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Management, or a related field; SHRM or similar certification is a plus.
- Minimum of 5 years of comprehensive HR experience, preferably in the financial services industry, with a focus on asset management.
- Financial services industry experience required; previous work experience in asset management is preferred.
- Prior direct experience with and knowledge of compensation practices and methodology, as well as administration of total rewards programs (including LTIP and leave administration).
- Strong proficiency with MS Office, related database and automated compensation and performance review systems is essential, working knowledge of Bamboo HR helpful.
- Attention to detail, ability to multi-task, follow-up and meet deadlines is critical.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.
- Ability to work and plan independently.
- Strong analytical, reporting, organizational and interpersonal skills required.
- Individual must possess sound problem solving and assessment capabilities.
- A resourceful and flexible team player who is able to adapt to change.
