Title: Human Resources Generalist
Report: Director of Client Services and Strategy
Location: Wilmington DE or Washington DC Metro Area ONLY
Travel: Up to 10%
FLSA Status: Exempt
Blackwell HR Solutions is a woman owned human resources consulting business based in Wilmington, Delaware and serving clients throughout the US. Blackwell HR Solutions is invested in the needs of our clients. With a focus on small to medium-sized businesses and non-profits, our dedicated team of experienced HR Consultants partners with clients across a variety of industries and business communities to develop and implement HR solutions that allow business leaders to focus on achieving their mission and fully engage their teams. We believe in operating with innovation, exercising compassion, being engaged with our clients, and delivering exceptional results. We live our values every day in the work we do with our clients, our community, and our team.
The HR Generalist provides human resources consulting and client service to support HR retainer and project-based engagements. This position plays a pivotal role in supporting businesses as they expand their HR functions to optimize team and organization- wide growth and development. The HR Generalist creates and executes individualized initiatives that drive efficiency and standardization of HR processes for Blackwell clients. The role requires a highly detailed, motivated, process-driven and proactive person who encompasses a wide range of human resources and advisory experience.
Responsibilities
- Partner with organizational leadership to align human resources strategy with business objectives and provide support in the integration of operational components.
- Serve as a trusted advisor, building deep relationships across all levels of the organization from employees to leadership.
- Design and implement HR programs, practices, processes, and policies which are consistent with industry best practices and align with organizational goals.
- Serve as an additional resource for a Human Resources team and/or serve as a department of one.
- Create and implement strategies to improve employee engagement and retention.
- Maintain subject matter expertise in all operational and tactical areas of HR including, but not limited to, employment law, FLSA classifications, leave management, HR technology, benefits management, and compensation.
- Work independently and collaboratively to develop and manage effective client and vendor relationships.
- Prioritize conflicting needs and keeps track of short- and long-term responsibilities, correspondence and commitments.
- Collaborate across the Blackwell HR consulting team on active projects and retainers.
- Other duties as assigned and needed per client agreements.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field
- 5+ years of progressive Human Resources Generalist experience required. Payroll experience is a plus.
- Previous experience developing and implementing HR programs.
- Previous experience in at least one of the following areas: organizational development, leadership development, mergers and acquisitions, coaching, workforce planning, succession planning, development of mission, vision and values, employer branding, culture, and behaviors.
- Ability to take on the tactical as well as strategic components of the HR function.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, exceptional presentation skills
- Ability to communicate at all levels of the organization, including C-Suite and VP levels, with confidence and poise.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
- Excellent client service skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous HR administration experience
- Previous experience with HRIS and payroll systems