HR Senior Generalist

We are the leading provider of professional services to the middle market globally, our purpose is to instill confidence in a world of change, empowering our clients and people to realize their full potential. Our exceptional people are the key to our unrivaled, inclusive culture and talent experience and our ability to be compelling to our clients. You’ll find an environment that inspires and empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. There’s no one like you and that’s why there’s nowhere like RSM.

The Human Resources Generalist Senior’s primary responsibility is to administer and implement human resources programs and policies including talent acquisition and retention, employee relations, and change management initiatives. This position may have responsibilities for multiple small offices and/or line of business (LOB) and operates with very minimal supervision and requires a high level of independent decision making.

Responsibilities:

1. Project Management

• Responsibilities for core HR processes including but not limited to performance management, talent management, talent acquisition, learning and professional development, and employee/partner engagement.
• Assists in the planning and management of less complex human resources projects. This includes negotiating and meeting deadlines and defining, analyzing, measuring and evaluating results.
• Executes project plan generated by manager or director.

2. Talent Management

• Assists with coaching leaders for positions up to and including manager level. Helps develop plans for career growth, industry experience, leadership opportunities, etc.
• Enters data into workforce plans
• Leverages existing reports (recognition, feedback) to gather, organize data, conduct basic analysis, and develop conclusions.

3. Employee Relations/Compliance

• Assists with coaching and advising employees and leaders on performance and interpersonal issues
• Drafts and delivers moderately complex Employee Counseling Reports (ECR) and may terminate employees with guidance and coaching from HR leaders
• Assists HR leaders and/or may lead investigations

4. Performance Management/Salary Administration

• Determine schedules based upon analysis of reports (TaRS, TAG), makes recommendations based on findings, and escalates as needed
• May facilitate smaller leveling/NWT/roundtable meetings including bell curve and promotion recommendations, shares knowledge/insights and ensures accuracy of data
• Under direction of manager/director performs analysis of compensation market position.
• Partners with HR manager/director to educate and advise local leadership on compensation objectives

5. Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS

• Bachelor degree in Human Resources or related field required

• PHR/SPHR preferred

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Proficient in all aspects of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) required

• Basic business acumen and understanding of industry and partnership model required

• Ability to identify patterns of basic risk & liability, challenges and resolves routine issues, makes effective recommendation on course of action, and understands when to escalate complex issues required

• Exhibits current working knowledge of federal, state, local• regulations/laws and firm policies required• Understands compensation materials and principles required

EXPERIENCE
• 3-5 years’ experience working as a Generalist within a Human
Resources department or related experience required

LEADERSHIP SKILLS
• Demonstrated ability to be an effective team member by willingly
accepting assignments, completing assignments within agreed
upon timelines and willingly assisting co-workers required.

This role will be posted internally for 14 business days.

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people. We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life’s demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients. Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.

As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer all applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender (including gender identity and/or gender expression); sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law. 

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request in connection with the recruitment process and/or employment/partnership. RSM is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, interview, or otherwise participate in the recruiting process, please call us at 800-274-3978 or send us an email at careers@rsmus.com.

RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.

RSM will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the requirements of applicable law, including but not limited to, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For additional information regarding RSM’s background check process, including information about job duties that necessitate the use of one or more types of background checks, click here.

At RSM, an employee’s pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Individuals selected for this role will be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance.