Gensler is a leading architecture, design, and planning firm, with locations around the world. Our work reflects an enduring commitment to sustainability and the belief that design is one of the most powerful strategic tools for securing lasting competitive advantage.
Your Role
We're looking for a professional, organized, efficient, and client-focused individual to join our team as an HR Coordinator. In this role, you will thrive when working alongside employees in a fast-paced professional environment. Ideally, you must be well-versed in general HR policies and procedures to help guide employees upon request. This position requires you to be detail-conscious, prioritize well, and confidently interact with leadership, clients, employees, and candidates.
To succeed in this role, you will be a dynamic individual who can calmly and efficiently juggle multiple tasks while keeping up with the thriving HR community of the South Central (SC) Region.
What You Will Do
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Support the full lifecycle of HR functions, working closely with our technical team members, HR Managers, and HR Director
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Assist with the implementation of HR programs (i.e., compensation, performance management, talent development, etc.)
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Create and maintain regular and periodic reports regarding metrics, employee demographics, salary, staffing/productivity, and other related information
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Maintain and ensure the accuracy of HRIS data and personnel files, organizational charts, etc.
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Gather and synthesize team member activity (i.e., transfers, leave of absence, new hires, departures, etc.)
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Responsible for pre-boarding and onboarding new hires, new hire paperwork, and ensuring compliance of employee files
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Coordinate the process for new hire orientation, Buddy Program, and other training programs.
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Participation in staffing and other operational functions as appropriate
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Respond to employee questions and requests regarding benefits, payroll, and policies
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Understand all Gensler policies and ensure compliance
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Other duties as assigned
Your Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field.
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Minimum of 2-4 years of general HR experience.
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Solid time management skills including the ability to organize, prioritize, and accomplish multiple tasks whether working independently or as a part of a team.
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish collaborative working relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization.
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Strong customer service orientation, a team player who is calm under pressure.
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A good understanding of data analysis and the ability to produce clear and concise reports.
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Self-directed, detail-oriented problem solver with excellent organizational skills and the ability to anticipate next steps and take action.
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Experience with Workday or other comparable HRIS systems including data entry, management reporting, and data analysis is a plus.
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Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite is essential. Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.
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Ability to work with diverse, creative, and professional people in a fast-paced work environment.
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Ability to process a high volume of confidential data with integrity and professionalism.
This is not a hybrid or remote position. If you’re open to relocating to the Dallas, Texas area, please apply! Non-local candidates are welcome. U.S. News & World Report’s 2023-2024 study ranks Dallas in the top 3 places to live in Texas!!
Life at Gensler
Gensler is committed to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Through our Five Strategies to Fight Racism, we continue to create a just and equitable future for our colleagues and our communities with our clients. We are a solid voice for social change as we impact people’s lives and fight racism. At Gensler, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace environment. As a people-first organization, we are as committed to enjoying life as we are to delivering best-in-class design. From curated art exhibits to internal design competitions to “Well-being Week,” our offices reflect our people’s diverse interests.
We encourage every person at Gensler to lead a healthy and balanced life. Our comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, wellness programs, flex spending, paid holidays, and paid time off. We also offer a 401k, profit sharing, employee stock ownership, and twice-annual bonus opportunities. Our annual base salary range has been established based on local markets. As part of the firm’s commitment to licensure and professional development, Gensler offers reimbursement for certain professional licenses and associated renewals and exam fees. In addition, we reimburse tuition for certain eligible programs or classes. We view our professional development programs as strategic investments in our future.
At Gensler, the value of our work stems from its positive impact on the human experience. We are a dynamic and collaborative design firm uniting creativity, research, and innovation to solve complex problems for our clients. Our work challenges conventional ideas about architecture and the built environment. We aren’t just designing buildings — we are reimagining cities and places that make a difference in people’s lives. Founded in 1965, Gensler has built a team of 6,000 professionals who partner with clients in over 100 countries each year. Everything we do is guided by our mission: to create a better world through the power of design.
What We Do
Gensler is a global architecture, design, and planning firm with 53 locations and more than 6,000+ professionals networked across the Americas, Europe, Greater China, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East. Founded in 1965, the firm works globally with more than 4,000 clients across more than 33 practice areas spanning the work, lifestyle, community, and health sectors.
Everything we do is guided by our mission: To create a better world through the power of design.
We believe the power of design can spark positive change and create a future that promotes equity, resilience, and wellbeing for everyone.
Gensler was named one of Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work in 2020, 2019, 2017 and 2016, and our award-winning culture has been recognized by Fast Company as one of the 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators in 2021. Our people-first philosophy is centered on the core ideas of diversity empowerment, impact, community, respect, and growth. You can learn more about our commitment to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace at https://www.gensler.com/careers#diversity.
