Summary: The HR Generalist role at Forbes is a 6-month temporary position aimed at providing strategic and operational support to the HR Business Partner and Recruitment teams. The successful candidate will engage in various HR programs and initiatives, focusing on employee relations, recruitment support, and enhancing employee experience. This role requires an experienced HR professional who can effectively manage multiple projects and foster positive relationships within the organization. The position is hybrid, requiring in-person collaboration at the Jersey City headquarters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with HRBPs to operate as a day-to-day HR contact for specific staff managers and/or leaders.
• Partner with managers to navigate performance challenges, coaching conversations, and performance documentation.
• Address employee relations issues, exercising strong judgment and emotional intelligence in assessing and resolving concerns.
• Engage directly with employees to provide HR support, answer inquiries, and ensure a positive employee experience.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism.
• Escalate complex issues to senior HR leadership as needed.
• Assist with organizational changes, including promotions and internal mobility.
• Support Recruiting Manager in recruiting processes, including sourcing, screening, and interviewing candidates.
• Manage, organize, and audit library of job descriptions by department through Sharepoint.
• Oversee and manage employee referral bonus program, ensuring clear communication to employees and timely processing of referral bonus payments.
• Partner with VP and HR Associate on mid-year performance management cycle in Lattice, including goal-setting, feedback, and reviews.
• Guide managers and employees in using Lattice effectively and troubleshoot system issues.
• Coordinate and support Lattice-related live training sessions, including scheduling, facilitating, and follow-up communication.
• Co-host and present performance management information to employees.
• Work with HR Associate to update training materials, analyze participation data, generate reports, and provide insights to HRBPs.
• Support HR Associate with execution of intern program, including check-ins with interns and managers and addressing any questions or concerns.
• Partner with VP, HR to manage learning and development initiatives and training materials for employees.
• Support with document maintenance, filing, and organization in HRIS and Sharepoint.
• Provide guidance and partnership to HR Associate for employee onboarding and offboarding initiatives and day-to-day employee requests.
• Conduct new hire orientation and support HR Associate in management of onboarding experience and updating processes and procedures.
• Conduct exit interviews, assess trends, and provide insights to HR leadership.

Key Skills:

• 5-7 years of progressive HR experience in employee relations, performance management, and recruiting.
• Strong judgment, emotional intelligence, and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Proven ability to build relationships with managers and employees, providing sound HR guidance and coaching.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of HR compliance, employment laws, and company policies.
• Solid presentation ability virtual and in-person.
• Experience conducting exit interviews and analyzing employee feedback.
• Strong business acumen and critical thinker.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience managing performance management programs; familiarity with Lattice preferred.
• Ability to prioritize, manage multiple projects, and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong proficiency in Google Suite and Office 365.
• Working experience with Lattice, ADP Workforce Now, LinkedIn Learning, Greenhouse, ContactMonkey & Asana preferred.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: undetermined

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: outside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other