HR Generalist

McKinsey & Company
parental leave, paid time off
United States, D.C., Washington
Jan 06, 2025
People & HR HR Generalist Job ID: 91198 Are you driven by the opportunity to tackle complex challenges and work alongside top leaders? Do you want to be part of a team that delivers outcomes that others simply can't? If so, you've come to the right place. Who You'll Work With You will work with our Washington, D.C. office and be part of our Central region HR team. Our Central region office locations include more than 4,600 consulting and non-consulting colleagues. You will work collaboratively across our Central region as well as with other firm functions, including people legal, immigration legal, payroll, talent management, recruiting, compensation and professional development. You will report to the Senior Manager of Human Resources for the Central region. Your impact within our firm You will coordinate key HR elements within/across the lifecycle for colleagues in your geography. You will ensure compliance with all legal requirements, maintain local HR processes, and support exceptional risk management. You will also serve as key point of contact and counsel for colleagues, on a broad range of HR policies and guidelines. You will ensure an equitable, consistent, and efficient HR experience for our colleagues, demonstrating care for their well-being and employing best in class practices to allow them to do their best work. You will act as trusted source of information and as counsellor to colleagues, by playing a front-line role in answering HR questions and escalating issues as needed. You will independently manage efforts such as (examples only): Hands-on strategic HR support and guidance to senior leaders and stakeholders within the assigned geography Development and execution of processes such as evaluation, performance management, and capability building Communication and interpretation of policies and procedures, as well as risk management efforts, protecting the firm and firm members from risk Partner with and between COE's and regional HR teams to deliver seamless human resources processes and programs across the organization Full HR support for across the lifecycle of colleagues including onboarding through offboarding of firm members Experience advising on a wide range of employee relations issues, including personal conduct and performance issues Role changes, rotations, mobility cases, alternative programs - flex, remote working, etc. HR Data and document management with an audit mindset Maintenance and execution on colleague Duty of Care programs You will work with People Central and other HR systems and build expertise in key HR topics. You will also contribute to strategic projects and office/firm priorities - contributing to efforts beyond the immediate scope of your role as needed. As a member of the broader North America HR team, you may be a contributing member, convener, or leader of a group or groups of colleagues focused on specific service lines or projects. Your qualifications and skills University degree, preferably in HR 3+ years of general HR experience Knowledge of HR/People systems (e.g. People Central) Expertise in local labor considerations Ability to navigate, support, guide and coach through the life cycle of events for colleagues Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact with a diverse range of people in a fair and consistent manner Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail Strong problem-solving skills; ability to manage ambiguity with an open mind and positive attitude Evidence of sound judgment, professionalism, maturity, trustworthiness SHRM or comparable certification preferred Please review the additional requirements regarding essential job functions of McKinsey colleagues. Apply Now Apply Later FOR U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Certain US jurisdictions require McKinsey & Company to include a reasonable estimate of the salary for this role. For new joiners for this role in the United States, including all office locations where the job may be performed, a reasonable estimated range is $86,500 - $108,100 USD -to help you understand what you can expect. This reflects our best estimate of the lowest to highest [salary/hourly wages] for this role at the time of this posting, ensuring you have a clear picture right from the start, though it's important to remember that actual salaries may vary. Factors like your office location, your unique blend of experience and skills, start date and our current organizational needs all play a part in determining the final figure. Certain roles are also eligible for bonuses, subject to McKinsey's discretion and based on factors such as individual and/or organizational performance. Additionally, we provide a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our commitment to the wellness of our colleagues and their families. This includes medical, mental health, dental and vision coverage, telemedicine services, life, accident and disability insurance, parental leave and family planning benefits, caregiving resources, a generous retirement contributions program, financial guidance, and paid time off. FOR NON-U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. For additional details regarding our global EEO policy and diversity initiatives, please visit our McKinsey Careers and Diversity & Inclusion sites. Job Skill Group - CSSA Job Skill Code - HRG - Human Resources Generalist Function - Firm Administration Industry - Post to LinkedIn - Yes Posted to LinkedIn Date - Fri Aug 16 00:00:00 GMT 2024 LinkedIn Posting City - Washington DC LinkedIn Posting State/Province - District of Columbia LinkedIn Posting Country - United States LinkedIn Job Title - HR Generalist LinkedIn Function - Human Resources LinkedIn Industry - Human Resources LinkedIn Seniority Level - Not Applicable