HR Generalist
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 29, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 25, 2026. Cushman & Wakefield scores B on the Alion truth index.
Job Title
HR GeneralistJob Description Summary
The HR Generalist is responsible for partnering with the business on a variety of HR initiatives that will engage and grow talent, build employee loyalty through our employee value proposition, and drive the people strategy through operational effectiveness.They will work between the Whittakers, NC and Raleigh, NC area.
Job Description
Essential Responsibilities:
Support HR initiatives and projects globally
Reviews and processes all personnel transaction forms for employees using Workday (i.e. new hires, terminations, transfers, salary increases) and maintains Global Employee Database with current employee / position, salary information and documentation.
Track compliance tocorporate, client and account policies and procedures.
Refine account internal processes and workflows, develop training materials and conduct training with staff.
Developsad hoc reports as requested.
Implement HR programs within assigned businesses
Analyze data and metrics in order toinform strategic business planning
Coach managers, create and execute talent initiatives
Collaborates with local, national, and international HR teams to implement policy updates, process improvements, streamline onboarding practices and provide improved training programs.
Analyzes and resolves complex employee relations issues
Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations and recommends action plans
Makerecommendations to improve operational efficiency
Key Competencies:
Excellent oral and written communication capabilities
Superior relationship skills
HRIS proficiency (Workday a plus)
Intermediate or above proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
Coaching and dispute resolution skills
Facilitation skills to execute training
Strong business acumen
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Businessor otherrelated field
Important Experience:
5-7 years HR experience with diverse employee population and strong employee relations experience
Demonstrated proficiency in MS Office including Excel Strong work ethic and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with excellent organizational skills
Excellent communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities with a strong attention to detail.
Highly collaborative with clients and co-workers with ability to engage with remote and international team members. Strong interpersonal skills. Reliable knowledge of State and Federal employment law, experience or exposure to international labor law and employee relations issues a plus
Experience in real estate, financial or professional services a plus
PhysicalDemands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate with others and exchange accurate information; operate a computer and other office productivity machinery; move aboutthe workplace; remain in a stationary position for up to 90% of the time.
Cushman & Wakefield also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life, and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work. In addition to a comprehensive benefits package, Cushman and Wakefield provide eligible employees with competitive pay, which may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, total hours worked, job type, business line, and applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates in that area, and the candidate’s experience and qualifications.
The company will not pay less than minimum wage for this role.
The compensation for the position is: $ 72,250.00 - $85,000.00Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity employer to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position at Cushman & Wakefield, please call the ADA line at 1-888-365-5406 or email [email protected]. Please refer to the job title and job location when you contact us.
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