HR Generalist
American Express Global Business TravelAbout the role
Amex GBT is a place where colleagues find inspiration in travel as a force for good and – through their work – can make an impact on our industry. We’re here to help our colleagues achieve success and offer an inclusive and collaborative culture where your voice is valued.
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We're looking to add a Human Resources professional to our team. If you're passionate about travel, making connections, working with others, and providing a world class experience to our colleagues, you might be perfect for our team!
Our Global Human Resources team prides ourselves on authentic leadership, doing the right thing for our people around the world, and being kind to one another.
As an HR Generalist, you'll be a key part of our mission of Powering Progress Through Travel; researching, strategizing, and taking action to improve how our business operates, especially related to policies, procedures, and employment legislation. You'll get the inside scoop on multiple facets and functions of HR including our Business Partners, Employee Relations, Compensation and Benefits, Talent Management, and more.
What You’ll Do:
Work with HRBPs and VP’s to identify problems or roadblocks, build solutions, and deliver results
Advocate for colleagues and respond to their questions about HR matters and initiatives
Provides strategic and technical support for sophisticated HR issues and activities, including departmental initiatives, programs, processes, and policies
Employee relations: work with leaders and HRBPs to investigate and resolve issues
Performance management: partner with leaders to provide guidance and support including coaching, counseling, and performance improvement actions
Compensation planning: works with leadership team during annual planning to align colleague rewards to performance
Payroll: collaborate with compensation experts to resolve colleague questions and issues
Immigration: Coordinate the foreign national immigration visa process with internal and external paralegals
Lead and/or participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance policies, procedures, and HR practices
Build HR reports, presentations, and documentation for departments
What We’re Looking For:
3+ years of experience in HR
Experience and understanding of various HR Processes in particular Workday (recruitment, selection, compensation, talent management, employee relations and communications)
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, related field, or equivalent HR experience
CHRP or other accredited certification preferred
Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with colleagues of every level, speaking and writing about potentially sensitive employment subject matters
Detailed understanding of employment law practices in the US & Canada
Excited to learn about the latest regulations and trends in HR, and applying and presenting this knowledge
Ability to identify trends and measure results, using data, professional insight, analytical, critical thinking, and strategic problem-solving skills
Open-minded, excitement to try new tactics, and perseverance to see projects to completion
International experience and working with remote teams and time zones is a plus
Location
United States - Virtual Location
The US national annual base salary range for this position is from $50,000 to $100,000. The national range provided includes the base salary that GBT expects to pay for the role. Actual base salary will be based on factors including the scope and complexity of the role and the successful candidate’s relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and work location.
In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for an annual Performance Based Incentive, which rewards participants based on company performance. For information about our comprehensive US benefits programs and eligibility, please review our Benefits-at-a-Glance document.
The #TeamGBT Experience
Work and life: Find your happy medium at Amex GBT.
Flexible benefits are tailored to each country and start the day you do. These include health and welfare insurance plans, retirement programs, parental leave, adoption assistance, and more.
Travel perks: get a choice of deals each week from major travel providers on ev
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