Sr. Human Resources Generalist- New Orleans

Company

Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta

As an employee of the Atlanta Fed, you will help support our mission of promoting the stability and efficiency of the U.S. economy and financial system. Your work will affect the economy of the Southeast, the United States, and the world. The work we do here is important, and how we do it is just as important as what we do. We live our values of integrity, excellence, and respect every day. We do the right thing, we do things right, and we treat people right. A career at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta gives you the chance to do work that touches lives and helps communities prosper.

The Sr. Human Resources Generalist provides employee and management support in a variety of human resource disciplines to include employee benefits, talent acquisition, coordination of employee and retiree events and activities, and the coordination and facilitation of employee training.  Works closely with HR Business Partners, Shared Services and HR units to deliver HR services and provides analytical and program support on HR projects as requested. Develops local Human Resource Department budgets and provides routine monitoring against these budgets.  Assists with employee concerns and serves as an escalation point within the organization for resolution.  Partners with local management to support local and Bank initiatives in the development of desired cultures. 

 

We are a dynamic hybrid workplace environment that requires at least 2-3 days a week in the New Orleans office. Generalist will also support our Minneapolis branch.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Serves as the primary employee contact on human resource disciplines for at least two branches/non-Atlanta locations, providing wholistic insight and guidance for HR related policies, processes, planning, and direction for local personnel. Cultivates desired local culture, in conjunction with local leadership and facilitates connection to the Atlanta office and local staff on employee concerns and engagement.

• Executes day-to-day HR related functions as it relates to policies and procedures. Works on moderate to complex issues where analysis of situations and data requires an in-depth evaluation of factors; normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work and general instructions on new assignments. Identifies the more critical activities and adjust priorities, as needed.

• Plans and facilitates HR-sponsored employee events to include: The 25 Year Club; retirement luncheons; employee appreciation activities/events; employee breaks; and holiday events. Recommends and implements processes and procedures to ensure compliance with Bank policies and standards. Ensures event expenditures adhere to prescribed policy and budgetary guidelines.

• Responsibilities could include executing work with Talent Acquisition, Organizational Development, Medical Leave Services, Employee Relations, Benefits, or other areas as needed. Provides timely, accurate, management information on the status of human resource efforts to business line clients. Facilitates programs, partners with vendors, and conducts training and assessments upon request.

• Strong teamwork and customer service orientation; applies knowledge of and experience with team products, services and customers to efficiently and effectively document existing workflows and create new processes. Draws on experience to resolve moderately complex issues. Adheres to team guidelines and fulfills own responsibilities to accomplish team and personal goals. Demonstrates flexibility to adjust as needed. Engages with team, all levels of management, and other stakeholders to collect feedback and input and complete work activities

 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field, or equivalent years of experience.

• Five to eight years of experience preferred

• Travel 10-25%, location dependent

• Ability to operate within HCM systems (Workday) 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)