Human Resources Specialist

Edelman South is seeking a dynamic ambassador, trusted business partner and consummate team player to join our human resources team as Human Resources Generalist. You’ll be joining a collaborative team that is passionate about the work they do to support, grow, and retain the best talent in our industry.

This highly motivated person will play an integral part in Edelman’s continued growth by partnering with our South offices (Austin, Atlanta, Houston, Dallas and Orlando) as their HR business partner.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Contribute to and leads pieces of local and/or regional programs, initiatives, projects and process improvements
Provide guidance to stakeholders on best practices, compliance and improved decision-making
Communicate and provide interpretation of company policies and programs to internal and external audiences
Prepares or updates employment records relating to hiring, transferring, promoting and terminating
Explains human resource policies, procedures, laws and standards to both new and existing employees
Conduct new hire orientation and new employee onboarding and ensures new hire paperwork is processed
Addressed employee relations issues and conducts employee check in’s
Aids in the hiring process, including coordinating job posts and greeting interviewee’s in the Atlanta office
Identify solutions to problems by collecting and analyzing information and recommending courses of action
Diplomatically navigate and leverage resources and stakeholders to provide mutually-beneficial solutions to conflicts
Understand and display good judgment regarding the overall business, applicable laws and policies, internal and external culture and the firm’s vision, mission and values
Partner with employees, managers and hiring managers to determine appropriate staffing needs
Serve as a contact for employees and/or candidates to assist in resolving issues, navigating dynamics, answering inquiries and driving career growth
Build and maintain a network of credibility, trust and confidence with stakeholders
Support or assist with specialty functions, projects and responsibilities
Support diversity and inclusion initiatives

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

The Human Resources Manager must have at least three years’ progressive Human Resources experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

BS/BA in related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience
Interest in innovative HR in a professional services environment
Effective written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail
Effective training and presentation skills
Ability to fulfill project execution and follow-up, balance multiple priorities and work under pressure within established time constraints
Ability to solve problems and quickly respond to inquiries with sound judgment
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

ABOUT YOU:

You have strong verbal and written communication skills and presentation skills
You have strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks/projects
You possess good judgment and the ability to uphold confidentiality
You’re self-motivated and able to work proactively
You’re a problem-solver, consistently finding creative and efficient ways to improve your work
You love HR and what it contributes to an organization
You want to continue to develop as an HR pro!

About Us

Edelman is a leading global communications marketing firm that partners with many of the world’s largest and emerging businesses and organizations, helping them evolve, promote and protect their brands and reputations. Edelman was awarded the Grand Prix Cannes Lion for PR in 2014; six Cannes Lions in 2015; and the Grand Prix in the Titanium category in 2016. The firm was named “2016 Global Agency of the Year” by the Holmes Report, and one of Advertising Age’s “Agencies to Watch” in 2014. In 2015, Edelman was among Glassdoor’s “Best Places to Work” for the fifth time. Edelman owns specialty firms Edelman Intelligence (research) and United Entertainment Group (entertainment, sports, experiential), a joint venture with United Talent Agency. Visit http://www.edelman.com for more information.

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Edelman is an equal opportunity employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.