Senior HR Generalist

Cushman & Wakefield

HR Generalist responsible for developing and implementing policies and programs for a considerable employee population across multiple locations. Focus on strategic consulting, compliance, and HR best practices with some travel.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $83,300 - $98,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and administering HR policies and programs while providing strategic consulting to leadership on staffing, performance management, and compliance. Proven ability to lead HR teams, conduct employee relations counseling, and ensure adherence to employment legislation.

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HR Policy DevelopmentEmployee Relations CounselingStrategic ConsultingLeadership and Team ManagementCompliance with Employment Legislation

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Hard Skills

Human Resources ManagementPerformance ManagementPolicy ComplianceStaffing Needs AnalysisEmployee Grievance Handling

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsProblem SolvingVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Payroll Processing SystemsEmployee Benefits Programs

Industry Keywords

HR Business PartnerEmployee RelationsWorkplace LegislationHR ProgramsField Leadership Support

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible to develop, communicate, and administer HR policies and programs
Support approximately 300–450 employees
Interpret and explain human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, or regulations on a daily basis
Serve as an HR Business Partner to field leadership
Direct and manage tasks, programs, and projects within the Field team
Provide strategic consulting to field leadership and hiring managers regarding staffing needs, compensation, performance management, employee relations, policy compliance, training, etc.
Provide direction, coaching, and leadership to assigned Human Resources staff
Recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of services performed
Partner with the centers of expertise for payroll processing, employee benefits programs, and national HR programs
Partner with center of expertise to ensure compliance with all applicable employment legislation for the assigned geographic area
Conduct employee relations counseling, mediation, and investigations as well as handle employee grievances

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree
5+ years of HR experience with demonstrated ability to exercise appropriate judgment, or any similar combination of education and experience
Ability to analyze, prioritize, delegate
Demonstrates leadership, ability to hire and retain high achievers
Strong interpersonal skills and problem solving ability
Strong verbal/written communication and presentation skills
Willingness to travel
Proven record of excellent internal and external customer service

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