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Human Resources Senior Specialist

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Consulting
    People, HR & Administration
  • San Francisco

AI generated summary

  • You need a Bachelor's degree, 3+ years in HR, strong communication and interpersonal skills, integrity, analytical abilities, project management expertise, and the capacity to work independently.
  • You will facilitate on-boarding and off-boarding, support employees via inquiries, manage HRIS updates, and ensure data integrity while liaising with various teams for issue resolution.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
  • Three+ of human resources experience, preferably in a high touch environment with professional staff
  • Candidates must be able to perform successfully in a fast-paced, global, intellectually intense, service-oriented environment, keeping with BCG’s values and culture
  • Strong communication skills; able to communicate confidently, articulately and with precision. Able to influence multiple stakeholders to adopt a new point of view
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, able to communicate with all organizational levels inside and outside BCG through establishing positive and productive working relationships; able to generate trust of local/regional leadership
  • Maturity and seasoning that engenders respect and trust from others; good judgment, professionalism, and a collaborative style
  • High integrity, tact, a positive attitude, and an ability to maintain absolute confidentiality
  • Comfortable in resolving conflict and addressing all people related issues
  • Proven analytical capabilities; a quick study with a can-do attitude, a creative solution seeker and a readiness to try new approaches; decisive, pragmatic, and reason-minded
  • An active team player with strong organizational, analytical and project management skills
  • Comfortable in both working in detail and understanding the big picture; able to consider the ramifications of decisions on various constituencies
  • Ability to work independently, to take initiative and to overcome obstacles; Able to tolerate ambiguity, self-motivated
  • Able to proactively plan and manage activities to ensure steady office support and engagement on a variety of topics; Capacity to prioritize across competing priorities and to respond quickly with an appropriate sense of urgency with strong attention to detail

Responsibilities

  • On-Boarding – Ensure smooth transition of new hires, deliver orientation and benefit trainings and coordinate/work with internal resources in on-boarding process. Oversee the completion of background check and Form I-9 process. Maintain employee files and ensure completion of compliance trainings. Act as primary point of contact for incoming staff.
  • Off-Boarding – Ensure a smooth off boarding process by supporting the Career Transition process including preparing memos, holding exit meetings, and conducting exit interviews. Keep systems up to date and process various transactions related to employee departures.
  • Employee Support – provide general support to employees by managing request in the WestHR Inbox, providing benefits information, and interfacing with various teams (payroll, benefits, immigration, etc) to resolve employee issues as they arise.
  • HRIS and Systems Management – work with our HR Shared Service Centre to ensure that our HRIS (Workday) is up to date and accurate. Ensure key stakeholders have access to regular reporting. Proactively complete system audits to ensure data integrity.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the HR Senior Specialist position?

The primary responsibility is to help develop, deploy, and retain the best talent by managing the lifecycle of employees and the day-to-day operations of HR, which includes onboarding, offboarding, and employee support.

What qualifications are needed for the HR Senior Specialist role?

A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience is required, along with three or more years of human resources experience, preferably in a high-touch environment with professional staff.

What type of work environment can candidates expect?

Candidates can expect a fast-paced, global, intellectually intense, and service-oriented environment aligned with BCG's values and culture.

How does the HR team support employees in various offices?

The HR team supports over 1300 staff across seven offices by managing the full employee lifecycle, from hiring to supporting career progression and mobility.

What kind of compensation can a candidate expect for this role?

The total annualized compensation is expected to be between $118,000 - $144,500, including a base salary and potential annual discretionary performance bonus.

Are there any benefits included in the compensation package?

Yes, the benefits package includes no-cost medical, dental, and vision coverage, low copays, reimbursement for fitness activities, generous paid time off, and a Profit Sharing Retirement Fund.

Where is this position located?

This HR Senior Specialist position is located in the San Francisco office.

What is the work model for the HR Senior Specialist role?

The role operates on a hybrid model, with the expectation that team members will be in the office 3 to 5 days per week.

What skills are essential for success in this position?

Essential skills include strong communication, excellent interpersonal skills, problem-solving and analytical capabilities, high integrity, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Is previous HR experience required, and if so, what type?

Yes, previous HR experience of three or more years is required, preferably in a high-touch environment with professional staff.

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