Junior HR Generalist
Latitude Inc
Human Resources Business Partner
Abacus Group
full-time
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Location: 🇺🇸 United States
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Provide human resources consultation and support to designated business units as an embedded HR Business Partner
- Collaborate with operational leadership, attend departmental and operational meetings, and hold regular one-to-ones with leaders to assess HR needs
- Partner in developing and executing human capital strategy aligned with organizational objectives
- Provide HR expertise in organizational design, workforce planning, talent management, and compensation support
- Analyze business unit trends and metrics to develop solutions, programs, and processes
- Lead or support post-merger integration, cultural alignment, and organizational change management initiatives
- Guide people leaders through performance management, goal setting, performance improvement plans, and succession planning
- Act as primary point of contact for employee relations, triage concerns, mediate disputes, and conduct investigations per best practices
- Assist with compliance, risk management, talent management, and compensation and benefits tasks for assigned business unit
- Support implementation and roll-out of corporate HR initiatives and ensure consistent application of policies
Requirements
- 3-5 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 2 years in an HR Business Partner, HR Generalist, or similar consultative HR role
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred (or acceptable combination of education, certification, and experience)
- Master’s Degree in HR or MBA a plus
- Previous experience supporting organizational integration, merger activities, or significant change initiatives strongly preferred
- HR certifications preferred but not required (SHRM-CP/SCP, PHR/SPHR, CIPD, MCIPD)
- Demonstrated experience in ER investigations, organizational design, change management, talent development, compensation principles, and leaves (FMLA)
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to interact effectively at all levels
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; competency in HR reporting and analytics
- Proven consulting skills and the ability to influence without direct authority
- Working knowledge of HR best practices, employment law, and regulatory requirements
- Proficiency in HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite; Workday experience a plus
- Understanding of project management principles and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Conflict resolution and negotiation skills; ability to maintain strict confidentiality
- Adaptable and resilient in fast-paced, changing environments, particularly during post-merger integration
- Proactive and results-oriented with a strong sense of urgency
- Cultural sensitivity and ability to work effectively in a diverse, multi-location environment
- Ability to build trust quickly and establish credibility with business leaders
- EST or CST working hours preferred
