Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. (AJG) is hiring: HR Generalist in Norwalk

Overview

Welcome to the HR and Organizational Effectiveness practice of Gallagher – a team of experienced HR consultants that provides customized and comprehensive solutions to every HR challenge, regardless of industry. As a trusted advisor for organizations large and small, the HR&OE team at Gallagher delivers strategic guidance and hands-on HR support to help organizations focus on their strategic goals. Whether it's filling human resources skills gaps or taking on entire HR functions, we design and deliver tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of private, for-profit, and nonprofit companies alike.

With a growing team of more than 52,000 professionals worldwide, Gallagher empowers businesses, communities, and individuals to thrive. At Gallagher, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping Gallagher's future and unlocking unparalleled opportunities for both clients and yourself – while experiencing The Gallagher Way, a culture fueled by shared values and a collective passion for excellence.

As a result of our ongoing growth, we are seeking an HR Generalist to join our HR Consulting Services team. This is an ideal role for an experienced HR professional who enjoys working in a client-facing role providing a wide variety of HR support and solutions to meet our clients’ needs as part of a collaborative team. This role can be hybrid if you live near Norwalk, CT, or remote if you’re not within commuting distance.

How you\'ll make an impact

• Full benefits administration, including but not limited to general benefits administration, monthly benefit reconciliation and managing open enrollment
• Leave of absence administration across multiple states
• Onboarding and termination administration
• HRIS support - working in various systems
• Assisting with policy development
• Ensuring clients are in compliance with state and federal laws
• Employee relations
• Performance management, including researching platforms, developing programs, and full administration
• Job description development and FLSA guidance
• Serving as a mentor and point of escalation to our junior team members
• Additional HR Generalist duties as needed

About You

• 5 – 8+ years of experience within a dedicated HR function
• Experience with benefits, employee relations, and/or policy and procedures development
• Knowledge of state and federal employment regulations and Human Resources practices
• Experience managing leave of absence cases, ideally across multiple states
• Solid written and verbal communication skills and an understanding of general business practices
• Demonstrated ability to influence, negotiate and interact with all levels of management
• Highly organized, able to meet deadlines and work independently with minimal supervision
• High level of proficiency with Excel and HRIS/Payroll platforms and comfortable learning new technology systems as needed
• Knowledge of HRIS systems preferred

Base: $34-$42/hourly

Compensation and benefits

We offer a competitive and comprehensive compensation package. The base salary range represents the anticipated low end and high end of the range for this position. The actual compensation will be influenced by a wide range of factors including, but not limited to previous experience, education, pay market/geography, complexity or scope, specialized skill set, lines of business/practice area, supply/demand, and scheduled hours. On top of a competitive salary, great teams and exciting career opportunities, we also offer a wide range of benefits.

Below are the minimum core benefits you’ll get, depending on your job level these benefits may improve:

• Medical/dental/vision plans, which start from day one!
• Life and accident insurance
• 401(K) and Roth options
• Tax-advantaged accounts (HSA, FSA)
• Educational expense reimbursement
• Paid parental leave

Other benefits include:

• Digital mental health services (Talkspace)
• Flexible work hours (availability varies by office and job function)
• Training programs
• Gallagher Thrive program – elevating your health through challenges, workshops and digital fitness programs for your overall wellbeing
• Charitable matching gift program
• And more...

We value inclusion and diversity

Inclusion and diversity (I&D) is a core part of our business, and it’s embedded into the fabric of our organization. For more than 95 years, Gallagher has led with a commitment to sustainability and to support the communities where we live and work.

Gallagher embraces our employees’ diverse identities, experiences and talents, allowing us to better serve our clients and communities. We see inclusion as a conscious commitment and diversity as a vital strength. By embracing diversity in all its forms, we live out The Gallagher Way to its fullest.

Gallagher believes that all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any form of discrimination by its managers, employees, vendors or customers based on race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy status), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, hair expression, marital status, parental status, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran or military status, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Equal employment opportunity will be extended in all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, demotion, compensation, benefits, layoff, and termination. Gallagher will make reasonable accommodations to known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified person with a disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.