The Role
The Senior HR Generalist at GeoComply is the driving force behind our North American offices, injecting vitality and efficiency into every corner. Working hand in hand with our HR Business Partners and People Operations team, they ensure that our HR operations are seamless and infused with a sense of purpose, making our workplace a vibrant hub of productivity and growth.
This role is at the epicenter of making our People team run. They support their teammates across our Canadian, European, and American offices in various Human Resources functions such as immigration processing, onboarding new hires, and offboarding employees.
We are looking for a Senior HR Generalist who can ‘see around corners,’ has a strong attention to detail, and is always looking at how we can enhance and simplify HR processes to improve the employee experience at GeoComply.
Key Responsibilities
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HR Administration & Communications: Handle all HR documentation and support processes, such as compensation and benefits. Review accommodation requests, including medical documentation, in partnership with managers and HR Business Partners. Maintain internal HR communication channels through the company intranet and Slack to ensure information accessibility.
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Onboarding/Offboarding: Lead the onboarding process to set up new employees for success across North America, Europe, and the UK, helping them hit the ground running. Facilitate all exit and off-boarding processes and procedures.
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HR Compliance: Conduct regular audits to ensure data integrity and compliance with policies and regulations. Maintain employee handbook as well as policies and procedures. Collaborate with legal to determine and manage document retention schedules and disposal guidelines in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
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Process Improvement & Data Analyses and Reporting: Identify opportunities to streamline HR processes and enhance operational efficiency while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Develop standard processes for all HR functions; ensure all manuals, policies, and technical documentation related to the HR department are developed and maintained. Compile and analyze data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement and make recommendations for process enhancements based on data insights.
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Immigration: Collaborate with HR Business Partners as a point of contact for employees seeking immigration-related guidance and support; provide timely and accurate information for employees requiring work authorization, including visa applications and renewals, while collaborating with external immigration attorneys to ensure compliance with applicable immigration laws and regulations. Maintain accurate records and documentation related to immigration cases, ensuring confidentiality and adherence to data protection laws.
Who You Are
- Minimum 5+ years as an HR Generalist, HR Operations or equivalent experience
- Ability to work with teams across various geographies, providing a high level of support across different cultures and perspectives
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop trusting relationships with management and employees
- Adaptable and flexible with changing priorities
- Have a process improvement mindset. Someone who wants to streamline, improve, or eliminate processes to make things easier for you, your peers, and other employees
- Thrives in a collaborative, low-ego team
- Handles sensitive information with confidentiality and discretion
- Top-notch organization skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Preferred Qualifications
- Have worked in a fast-paced environment
- Have experience working with WorkDay
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or HR
- Bonus points for HR experience within Canadian, US, and/or Europe.
