Talent Acquisition Specialist/HR Generalist

KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Manage full-cycle recruiting including sourcing, screening, interviewing, extending offers, and coordinating all pre-employment processes for open positions across the firm

·         Process semi-monthly payroll accurately and on time, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws and regulations

·         Administer employee benefits programs including health, dental, vision, 401(k), FSA, HSA and ancillary offerings; manage open enrollment, qualifying life events, and vendor relationships

·         Support the performance management process including goal-setting, mid-year check-ins, quarterly conversations, and individualized development planning in partnership with managers and the Director of People

·         Design and deliver comprehensive onboarding experiences that accelerate new hire integration, build connection to the team, and reinforce culture and Core Values

·         Coordinate all offboarding activities including exit interviews, final pay and PTO processing, benefits terminations, equipment collection, and knowledge transfer documentation

·         Serve as a trusted and approachable resource for employees and managers on HR policies, employment law questions, employee relations matters, and workplace conflict resolution

·         Maintain accurate and compliant employee records, HR files, and HRIS data; generate workforce reports and analytics to support leadership decision-making

·         Partner with the Director of People to develop, update, communicate, and enforce HR policies and procedures in alignment with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws

·         Coordinate and support employee engagement, recognition, and culture-building programs and events throughout the year

·         Performs other position duties when required

·         Collaborate with other team members including peers within the broader Northwestern Mutual network

SUCCESS FACTORS: 

·         Ability to adhere to the firm’s Core Values

·         A high level of customer-centricity

·         Strong work ethic

·         Strong team player with the ability to adapt to diverse team members

·         Ability to work effectively with people of all positions

·         A high level of confidentiality and discretion

·         Excellent verbal and written communication skills

·         Detail-oriented – a high level of attention to detail is required

·         A high level of time management, initiative, accountability, and prioritization skills

·         Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and driven to accomplish department goals

·         Ability to be organized, problem-solve, and be solution-oriented under pressure

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Minimum 3 years of progressive HR experience in a generalist or multi-functional HR capacity

·         Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field

·         Strong working knowledge of federal and state employment laws including FLSA, FMLA, ADA, Title VII, EEOC guidelines, and related regulations

·         Demonstrated experience processing payroll and administering employee benefits programs end-to-end

·         Experience managing full-cycle recruiting and delivering a high-quality candidate and hiring manager experience

·         Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills with the ability to interact at all levels of the organization

·         Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

·         Proficient in HRIS and payroll platforms (e.g., ADP, Paylocity, or comparable systems)

·         Must be at least 21 years of age or older

·         Legally authorized to work in the United States

·         Ability to clear a criminal background check

·         Minimal travel may be required for planning meetings, off-site events, and professional development activities

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Wealth management or financial services industry experience a plus

·         PHR, SHRM-CP, or equivalent HR certification (or active pursuit thereof)

·         Experience with applicant tracking systems (ATS) and performance management software platforms