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HR Generalist

Cushman & Wakefield

The Role

Overview

Delivers HR support, employee relations, talent programs, and ops for global corporate teams.

Key Responsibilities

  • hr analytics
  • workforce planning
  • performance management
  • compensation reviews
  • employee relations
  • onboarding

Tasks

-Generate and interpret HR metrics to provide insights into turnover, engagement, and other workforce indicators. -Assist with organizational design and workforce planning by preparing reports, analyzing data, and identifying trends. -Serve as a trusted resource for employees and managers, providing guidance on HR policies, practices, and procedures. -Contribute to global HR initiatives, process improvement efforts, and special projects that enhance team effectiveness and HR service delivery. -Maintain a strong understanding of employment laws and HR best practices, ensuring compliance across all areas of responsibility. -Coordinate and support talent processes such as goal setting, performance discussions, and development planning. -Partner with COEs to execute core programs including performance management, compensation reviews, and engagement initiatives. -Support employee relations matters by advising managers on performance, development, and employee engagement, and by coaching leaders through sensitive workplace situations. -Support onboarding, offboarding, and lifecycle employee changes, ensuring a consistent and positive employee experience. -Partner with the Total Rewards and HR Operations teams to ensure accurate job data, compensation alignment, and policy compliance.

Requirements

  • workday
  • hris
  • bachelor’s
  • phr
  • employee relations
  • analytical

What You Bring

-Demonstrated experience supporting employee relations, performance management, and compensation programs. -Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required. -Solid working knowledge of U.S. employment law and HR practices. -Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills with attention to detail. -Proficiency with HRIS platforms (Workday experience preferred) and Microsoft Office applications. -4+ years of progressive HR experience, preferably in a corporate or global, matrixed environment. -Excellent interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills. -HR certification (PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SCP) preferred.

The Company

About Cushman & Wakefield

-With operations across ~400 offices in 60+ countries, it bridges global scale with deep local market insight. -Typical projects range from agency leasing and capital-markets advisory to project development and integrated facilities management. -The firm specializes across sectors including data centers, industrial/logistics, life sciences, retail, government, and healthcare. -A standout fact: it advises marquee assets like ports, rail hubs, and sports venues.

Sector Specialisms

Industrial

Logistics

Public Sector

Rail

Healthcare

Hospitality

Office

Investor

Multifamily

Retail

Sustainability & Wellness

Technology