Your Role
As a Gensler Sr. Human Resources Generalist, you will provide support to the Costa Rica Human Resources organization on all HR-related issues, including new hires, orientation, performance management, employee relations, and terminations, as well as special projects. This position will report into the Human Resources Business Partner to develop and execute HR programs and support.
What You Will Do
- Provide HR consulting and support to our Costa Rica operations.
- Under the guidance of the Human Resources Business Partner, act as a coach/counsel to team members and managers regularly in highly sensitive, confidential, or complex situations.
- Administer, monitor, coordinate, maintain and ensure compliance with areas that may include affirmative action, anti-discrimination, health and safety programs as well as laws and regulations.
- Assist in developing human resources solutions by collecting and analyzing data analytics and recommending courses of action.
- Manage and enhance the new hire experience and culture engagement activities.
- Conduct or participate in employee relations counseling and exit interviews.
- Recommend new approaches, policies and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of the department and services performed.
- Lead or participate on project teams to develop and execute new policies, programs or tools within the company.
- Serve as the local point of contact for HR initiatives and guidelines.
- Other HR activities and duties that pertain to the role.
Your Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree, preferably in human resources or related field
- 7+ years of experience as an HR Generalist, compliance, or employee relations-related experience
- Fully bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Experience in HR Operations, Center of Excellence or HR Shared Services, and policies/procedures.
- Workday experienced strongly preferred.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
- Self-directed, detail-oriented problem solver with ability to produce timely, high-quality deliverables.
- Exceptional interpersonal and client service skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrable strategic thinking, influencing, and decision-making skills.
- Advanced in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Life at Gensler
At Gensler, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions to "Well-being Week," our offices reflect our people's diverse interests.
We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include subsidized health and life insurance, profit sharing, annual bonus, LinkedIn learning, holiday observance, additional PTO days every 5 years and employee assistance programs.
As part of the firm's commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.