Human Resources Generalist

Cushman & Wakefield

. Partnering with the business on a variety of HR initiatives related to talent management including performance management and employee relations .

Posted 4/21/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $72,250 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Partnering with the business on a variety of HR initiatives related to talent management including performance management and employee relations
Assisting the HR People Partnering function in delivering exceptional support to the Americas Advisory organization
Providing routine and ad-hoc people metrics to People Partners and HRMs, leveraging dashboards and Workday reporting
Ensuring all HR-related data in Workday is accurate for Americas Advisory including compensation plans, supervisory organizations, and other related job data
Assisting in gathering and analyzing data related to all talent needs across all Americas Advisory markets
Providing external and internal compensation benchmark information to hiring managers
Reviewing and approving job requisitions in Workday
Requesting compensation COE review on behalf of HR Managers and People Partners
Conducting all relevant data audits for Americas Advisory
Supporting People Partners and HR Managers with C&W talent processes within Americas Advisory
Engaging with supervisors and managers on routine HR matters, including performance and conduct issues and policy interpretation
Acting as liaison to support quick and thorough resolutions
Supporting all HR initiatives and projects across Americas Advisory
Collaborating with local and national HR teams to implement policy updates, process improvements, streamline onboarding practices and provide improved training programs
Partnering with Employee Relations and Ethics & Compliance teams to resolve general employee relations issues

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or other relevant field
2 years HR Generalist/Consultant experience with diverse employee population and strong employee relations experience
Excellent MS Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint) and HRIS proficiency (PeopleSoft or Workday preferred)
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.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Reliable knowledge of State and Federal employment law
Experience in real estate, property management or professional services, a plus
Willing to travel
Excellent oral and written communication capabilities
Superior relationship skills
Coaching and dispute resolution skills
Facilitation skills to execute training
Strong business acumen

Benefits

Comp & perks

health, vision, and dental insurance
flexible spending accounts
health savings accounts
retirement savings plans
life and disability insurance programs
paid and unpaid time away from work

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Hard Skills & Tools

HR Generalist experienceHR Consultant experienceWorkday reportingPeopleSoft proficiencyData analysisCompensation benchmarkingData auditingPerformance managementEmployee relationsTalent management

Soft Skills

Organizational skillsCommunication skillsAnalytical skillsProblem-solving skillsInterpersonal skillsCollaborationAttention to detailCoaching skillsDispute resolution skillsFacilitation skills

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in Human ResourcesBachelor's degree in Business