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Elkus Manfredi Architects

Human Resource Senior Generalist

Elkus Manfredi Architects, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298

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Director of Marketing at Elkus Manfredi Architects Elkus Manfredi Architects is a full-service design firm providing architecture, master planning, urban design, interior architecture, space planning, and programming. We are seeking talented individuals with unbridled curiosity, who tirelessly ask questions, are always learning, and are passionately engaged.

The Human Resource Senior Generalist

is responsible for all key HR functions and programs. This role requires a deep understanding of human resources best practices, including organizational effectiveness, performance management, recruitment, equity and inclusion, and employee relations. This position is expected to work onsite 4 days a week and remote 1 day a week.

We are looking for someone who has:

Excellent interpersonal skills to collaborate across departments, provide coaching, and resolve conflicts while exercising discretion.

Strong communication abilities, both written and verbal, to effectively convey policies and share information across the organization.

The ability to collaborate with leadership and align people operations with organizational goals, facilitate change management, and provide coaching and guidance.

Experience with employee relations issues to ensure a high performing, engaged workforce.

Responsibilities

Participates in drafting, preparing, and deploying human resources policies, procedures, and general communications and reminders.

Consults with employees and management on organizational policies, procedures, performance issues, and conflict resolution, providing guidance on appropriate interventions.

Analyzes internal and external trends and metrics to develop solutions, interventions, initiatives, programs, and/or policies.

Develops and co-chairs diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies, collaborating with relevant committees.

Facilitates change management initiatives, including communication strategies and coalition building.

Manages and resolves employee relations issues, performance issues, conducts investigations, and ensures regulatory compliance.

Renewal and administration of health and welfare plans.

Processes payroll (Paylocity).

Collaborates with hiring managers for recruitment and interviews, including coordination of candidate communications as needed, status tracking, and communication.

Champions and facilitates the onboarding process.

Manages the performance review process.

Ensures compliance with local, state and federal regulations.

Serves as point of contact with Immigration Attorney for employment-related immigration matters; manages, documents, and tracks all immigration employment procedures and tasks.

Conducts exit interviews and prepares final termination paperwork for departing staff members.

Conducts employee engagement surveys and focus groups, assists in developing programs based on results.

Qualifications

HR Certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR).

Five (5) years of experience as an HR Generalist, or similar role.

Prior experience with HRIS system management/maintenance and Paylocity Payroll.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

Familiarity with Deltek Vantagepoint.

Familiarity with Paylocity.

Benefits and Perks

Eleven (11) paid fixed holidays and two (2) paid floating holidays per year.

Dental and vision insurance, 70% employer paid.

Health Reimbursement Account, Health Savings Account and/or Flexible Spending Account for pre-tax medical and dependent care expenses.

Employer paid life, AD&D, short- and long-term disability insurance, with optional additional employee paid coverages.

401(k) with employer match.

Employee Assistance Program for counseling, legal, and financial assistance.

Free annual membership to BlueBikes.

Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits.

Free shuttles to and from the Innovation and Design Building and South Station or North Station during peak commute hours.

Elkus Manfredi Architects is focused on creating dynamic, connected, sustainable environments that foster a sense of community, from the smallest workplace to urban neighborhoods. The firm is internationally recognized for its work with corporate, life science, higher education, hospitality, residential, and retail-entertainment clients, and is located in Boston’s Seaport District.

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