HR Generalist

The HR Generalist will provide human resources support to our MRM Princeton, New Jersey and MRM New York location. This position will be responsible for the delivery of key HR programs and services including new hire orientation, onboarding, diversity and Inclusion events and initiatives, talent review, benefits administration, compensation, engagement/retention strategies, training and management development activities, employee relations, and various change initiatives. This positon will also provide administrative support to the HR team.

Key Responsibilities:

On-Boarding / Off-boarding

* Facilitate smooth on-boarding process for freelance and regular new hires and be main point of contact for employees

* Assist in relocation process for both domestic and foreign national employees transferring in and work with MWG Visa Specialist/IPG outside counsel on necessary work authorization filings, when applicable.

* Exit interview process

Performance Management/Employee Development

* Help train management on, and facilitate understanding of performance management process, corrective action framework and, accountability on managing teams' performance.

* Coordinate learning and development initiatives in partnership with talent team.

* Partners with the team in the annual internship program and mentorship program, diversity events, and employee social events and participates in projects to support overall HR initiatives.

Employee Relations

* Coach and counsel managers and employees to resolve employee relations issues.

* Participate in employee investigations as needed; document issues and consult with HR Director, IPG Legal (as appropriate) to identify recommendations and avoid costly litigation.

* Work to maintain and expand positive employee relations with employees.

* Steward of the IPG /MRM employment policies; local and federal laws.

* Serves as Agency benefits liaison - administers leaves of absence, handles worker's compensation claims, assists with Open Enrollment, responds to employee benefit questions, etc.

* Ensures proper record retention by maintaining personnel files, I-9s, and other documentation

* Partners with the team in diversity events, and employee social events and participates in projects to support overall HR initiatives

Operational Excellence and Reporting

* Support HR system roll-outs

* Ensure HR administrative and compliance requirements are met

* Ensure data integrity of all assigned business units

* Master reporting needs, including but not limited to, HR department metrics

* Run People Soft Report Queries to help build HR metrics to report out

* Help gather information for attrition reports & exit analysis

* Analyze employee surveys (i.e. 7 days, 30 days, 90 day surveys)

* Suggest improvements to policies and practices to improve efficiency and effectiveness

Administrative

* Exit paperwork preparation

* Employee and personnel files

* Timesheet management

Qualifications:

* 3-5 years of progressive experience in Human Resources

* Minimum of a Bachelor's or related degree preferably in Organizational Development and/or Human Resources

* Excellent communication skills both written and oral

* Strong problem-solving skills and detail oriented

* Self-motivator takes initiative to resolve situations and improve departmental processes

* Well-developed interpersonal and negotiating skills, especially in dealing with sensitive and/or controversial issues

* Ability and willingness to problem solve, prioritize, negotiate and juggle changing deadlines

* Working knowledge of FMLA, COBRA, federal and state labor laws

* Intermediate to strong skill level in Microsoft Office

* Experience using HRIS system and reporting

* Ability to create / run report queries in PeopleSoft

* SAP, Red Carpet, SilkRoad, Peoplesoft, Workday systems experience preferred

* Strong organizational, time management, and multi-tasking skills a must

About MRM

MRM is a modern relationship marketing agency that delivers transformative creative solutions at the intersection of business, culture, and technology. MRM operates in a borderless, integrated way, to allow for greater collaboration and velocity-all to the service of helping businesses grow meaningful relationships with people. MRM is part of McCann Worldgroup and the Interpublic Group of companies (NYSE: IPG), and spans 35 offices across North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific. For more information, please visit www.mrm.com.

We love our diverse workplace! MRM is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria.