Generalist, Strategic Talent Business Partners

Why Ryan?

• Hybrid Work Options
• Award-Winning Culture
• Generous Personal Time Off (PTO)
• Benefits 14-Weeks of 100% Paid Leave for New Parents (Adoption Included)
• Monthly Gym Membership Reimbursement OR Gym Equipment Reimbursement
• Benefits Eligibility Effective Day One
• 401K with Employer Match
• Tuition Reimbursement After One Year of Service
• Fertility Assistance Program
• Four-Week Company-Paid Sabbatical Eligibility After Five Years of Service

The Human Resources Generalist (“Generalist”) is a highly visible hands-on position that provides support to the business of Ryan in all aspects of the human capital lifecycle. The Generalist will focus on new employee onboarding; employee changes, transfers, and departures; file maintenance and departmental reporting. The position includes a high level of teamwork and responsibility, with extensive interaction with all levels of employees across multiple Practice lines, including Principals and management, as well as other members of the Human Resources department across the various global Ryan offices.

Duties and responsibilities

• Partners with employees and management to communicate various Human Resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, and government regulations.
• Responds to inquiries from employees and managers concerning a variety of sensitive and confidential human resources issues.
• Answers front-line HR and benefits questions from employees and escalates complex questions and issues to the appropriate groups.
• Investigates, documents, and resolves employee relations issues and grievances.
• Assists with the coordination and delivery of new employee on-boarding, orientation, and other employee-related programs.
• Coordinates and communicates employee transfers, promotions, and other status changes to relevant parties.
• Coordinates employee departures.
• Conducts exit interviews, analyzes data and makes recommendations to the management team for corrective action and continuous improvement.
• Coordinates work visas for employees.
• Responds to unemployment claims and participates in appeals hearings as necessary.
• Performs job analyses to create and maintain job descriptions.
• Assists with coordination and tracking of leaves of absence and FMLA designations.
• Maintains awareness of employment and labor laws and makes recommendations as appropriate for all locations.
• Assists with the creation, maintenance, and organization of the Firm’s online Policies and Procedures and related documents.
• Assists in maintaining HR-related content on internal and external websites.
• Administers the performance evaluation system and assists with the compilation, distribution and communication of data associated with the raise and promotion process.
• Assists with maintaining the HRMS system, always ensuring data integrity.
• Assists with the due diligence process for acquisitions and the integration process of employees obtained through company acquisitions as well of the integration of new practice areas within the Firm.
• Maintains affirmative action program, assists with creation of annual EEO-1 report, and maintains other records, reports, and logs to conform to EEO regulations.
• Coordinates and assists with the administration of internal and external surveys.
• Writes, maintains, and supports a variety of reports or queries, utilizing appropriate reporting tools.
• Assists in development of standard reports for internal customer needs.
• Assists in evaluation of reports, decisions, and results of department in relation to established goals.
• Recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed.
• Maintains and coordinates employee recognition programs.
• Participates on committees, special projects, and seeks additional responsibilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field required with one to three years of human resources generalist experience, including exposure to employee relations, employment and labor laws, benefits, and compensation.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft® Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, HRIS, Outlook, and Internet navigation and research.

Certificates and Licenses:

PHR or SPHR certification preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment:

Standard indoor office environment. Long periods of sitting while working at computer. Position requires regular interaction with employees and vendors both in person and via e-mail and telephone. Independent travel requirement: 5 - 10%.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Ryan, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting employment discrimination. It is our policy to take all employment actions and make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sex (including pregnancy), affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, citizenship status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, disability, military status, status as a disabled or other protected veteran or any other protected status under applicable law. It is Ryan's policy to make reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States and with Ryan LLC (i.e., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status). Job duties related to this role are to be conducted in a manner that adheres to privacy laws, as well as follows internal governance related to protecting confidential information and trade secrets, and to securing data and company records.

Notice to Canada Candidates

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Canadian Human Rights Act, Ryan ULC will provide accommodation, accessible formats and communication supports for the interview upon request.Ryan welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.