People & HR HR Generalist Job ID: 90763 Who You'll Work With You will work in our Chicago location with responsibilities across our Central region. Our Central region locations include more than 4,600 consulting and non-consulting colleagues. You will work collaboratively across our Central offices as well as with other firm functions, including people legal, immigration legal, payroll, talent management, recruiting, compensation and professional development. You will report to the Senior Manager of Human Resources for the Central region. What You'll Do You will coordinate key HR elements across the lifecycle and act as a trusted resource for our Central region office locations. You will be expected to deliver exceptional support to our colleagues and business partners, while ensuring the firm is in compliance with all legal requirements. You will ensure an equitable, consistent, and efficient HR experience for our colleagues, demonstrating care for their well-being and employing best in class practices to allow them to do their best work. You will act as trusted source of information and as counsellor to colleagues, by playing a front-line role in answering HR questions and escalating issues as needed. You will independently manage efforts such as (examples only): Onboarding and offboarding of firm members Role changes, rotations, mobility cases, alternative programs - flex, remote working, etc. Benefits administration (e.g., open enrollment process) and communication HR Data and document management with an audit mindset Development processes such as evaluation, performance management, and capability building Communication and interpretation of policies and procedures, as well as risk management efforts, protecting the firm and firm members from risk Duty of Care programs and Employee Relations You will work with People Central, ServiceNow, and other HR systems and build expertise in key HR topics. You will also contribute to strategic projects and office/firm priorities - contributing to efforts beyond the immediate scope of your role as needed. As a member of the broader North America HR team, you may be a contributing member, convener, or leader of a group or groups of colleagues focused on specific service lines or projects. Qualifications Bachelor's degree, preferably in HR or related field 1+ years of general HR experience Previous experience working within an HRIS Understanding of local labor laws Ability to navigate sensitive and complex employee relations situations Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact with a diverse range of people in a fair and consistent manner Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to manage ambiguity with an open-mind and positive attitude Evidence of sound judgment, professionalism, maturity, trustworthiness SHRM or HRCI certifications preferred Apply Now Apply Later FOR U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Certain US jurisdictions require McKinsey & Company to include a reasonable estimate of the salary or hourly range for this role. For new joiners for this role in the United States, including all office locations where the job may be performed, a reasonable estimated range is $86,500 - $108,100 -to help you understand what you can expect. This reflects our best estimate of the lowest to highest [salary/hourly wages] for this role at the time of this posting, ensuring you have a clear picture right from the start, though it's important to remember that actual salaries may vary. Factors like your office location, your unique blend of experience and skills, start date and our current organi ational needs all play a part in determining the final figure. Certain roles are also eligible for bonuses, subject to McKinsey's discretion and based on factors such as individual and/or organizational performance. Additionally, we provide a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our commitment to the wellness of our colleagues and their families. This includes medical, mental health, dental and vision coverage, telemedicine services, life, accident and disability insurance, parental leave and family planning benefits, caregiving resources, a generous retirement contributions program, financial guidance, and paid time off. FOR NON-U.S. APPLICANTS: McKinsey & Company is an Equal Opportunity employer. For additional details regarding our global EEO policy and diversity initiatives, please visit our McKinsey Careers and Diversity & Inclusion sites. Job Skill Group - CSSA Job Skill Code - HRG - Human Resources Generalist Function - Industry - Post to LinkedIn - Yes Posted to LinkedIn Date - Fri Aug 16 00:00:00 GMT 2024 LinkedIn Posting City - Chicago LinkedIn Posting State/Province - Illinois LinkedIn Posting Country - United States LinkedIn Job Title - HR Generalist LinkedIn Function - Human Resources LinkedIn Industry - Human Resources LinkedIn Seniority Level - Not Applicable Equal Opportunity Employment Disclaimer McKinsey & Company is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.