HR Generalist

At SOM, we are a collective committed to shaping a better future for our clients, communities and planet. We aspire to create the most sustainable, impactful work through creative, interdisciplinary teams with all the resources and diversity of a global firm. We value those who are passionate about excellence, innovation, integrity, inclusivity, and collaboration. Together we can achieve great things. Success at SOM Means Ideas: We believe in a meritocracy of ideas. We look to everyone to actively contribute to the discourse in the firm. Knowledge: We believe that expertise is the result of lifelong learning. We are not expected to know everything, but rather to passionately pursue answers, develop new skills and deepen our knowledge. Product: We strive for excellence in the concept, quality, and delivery of our work. Individual: We value individuals who bring the highest standards of professionalism and personal integrity in the way they work. Each person can develop and contribute their wealth of attributes, skills and knowledge to support the overall health of the firm. Team: We value the power of interdisciplinary integration. A positive team culture in which everyone collaborates openly towards common goals is essential. Firm: We have a history of making transformative contributions to the profession and our communities. We are constantly innovating and attempting to bring new approaches, solutions and processes to our work. Position Responsibilities Administers human resources policies and procedures. Coordinates with hiring managers and Talent Acquisition Team on posting approved requisitions to begin the recruitment process. Provides recruitment support and can actively recruit for select positions, including sourcing and reviewing resumes. Delivers new employee’s orientation and onboarding; and recommends improvements to onboarding experience. Support employees when human resources issues arise by being a trusted, confidential resource. Recommends and implements culture enriching programs to foster a positive employer-employee relationship and overall work experience. Supports HR Leads by being the first point of contact for HR related questions and concerns. Uses HR software to manage all HR processes including recruitment, hiring, onboarding, performance management, employee benefits, exit processes. Supports preparation, launch and follow through of performance management processes. Coordinates employee surveys (onboarding, offboarding, etc) and develops analysis. Conducts exit interviews, analyzes responses and develops actionable recommendations based on data. Addresses employee relations matters in a timely and discrete manner, with supervision as appropriate. Reinforce the Firm’s policies, rules, and procedures to ensure employee experience. Understands local employee labor laws and regulations to assure compliance and conducts related research. Ensures legal compliance by monitoring federal and state requirements. Contributes to team effort by collaborating with local and Firmwide HR. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or related field. 3 years of experience working in the human resources field. General knowledge of benefits and compensation programs, employment law and compliance. Experience supporting performance management processes. Ability to develop strong and collaborative relationships at all levels of the firm. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Capability to ensure discretion when handling sensitive information. Strong document management and software skills (Excel, Google Sheets, Word/Docs) and HRIS experience (Workday preferred). SOM offers opportunities to work on transformational projects, competitive salaries, health insurance, wellness, retirement and financial and other work/life plans. At SOM, we welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace. We believe an inclusive environment benefits our employees, our firm, and our community, while also enriching and challenging our own thinking about design. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Visit this page to learn more about SOM's employment policy and how to apply offline: www.som.com/employment_opportunities_and_policy For more about SOM: www.som.com Portfolios must be submitted for all design positions (Architecture, Interiors, Planning, etc). Applications without work samples will not be reviewed. Portfolios should be one PDF attachment, 10-20 pages, maximum 5 MB. Submit portfolios as part of your application in the section where the application asks you for your Resume or CV.