HR Generalist

Workshop/APD is an award-winning, multidisciplinary architecture and design firm. From dramatic penthouses and seaside retreats to luxury residential developments and groundbreaking hotels and restaurants, our projects are uniquely defined by a sense of place and purpose and a desire to ultimately enhance users experience through exceptional design. Our aesthetic is timelessly modern but site-specific, unbound by project type or a singular style. Our diverse and collaborative team of creative architects, interior designers, product designers and graphic designers  leverage vast and highly varied experiences to solve complex design challenges, resulting in holistic spaces, products and experiences that are exceptionally beautiful and accessible.

We are looking for a detail-oriented, proactive, and reliable HR Generalist to join our Human Resources department at Workshop/APD. This role will support the day-to-day HR operations and foster a positive workplace culture. The HR Generalist will collaborate across teams to manage recruitment efforts, employee onboarding and offboarding, and cultural engagement initiatives. The ideal candidate has a strong interest in recruitment, exceptional organizational skills, and a passion for creating an engaging employee experience.

Duties & Responsibilities

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

• Manage full recruitment lifecycle, including job postings, sourcing candidates, reviewing applications, conducting phone screens, scheduling interviews, and preparing offer letters.
• Maintain and track application statuses through Greenhouse ATS to ensure timely updates.
• Deliver an excellent candidate experience by managing professional and timely communication with candidates, headhunters, and hiring managers.
• Build and establish relationships with hiring managers and external recruiting partners to streamline the recruitment process.
• Support HR Manager with the Internship program and be the main point of contact for interns.

Employee Onboarding & Offboarding

• Manage new hire paperwork, I-9 compliance, and onboarding processes, including coordinating New Hire Orientation with the HR Manager.
• Ensure offboarding processes, ensuring proper documentation and updates are completed with a sense of urgency and in a confidential manner.

HR Administration

• Serve as the primary point of contact for Tier 1 HR and administrative inquiries related to benefits administration, leave management, visas, workplace compliance, and other available services and programs. 
• Collect and input data accurately for new hires, terminations, and other employee changes using Rippling PEO.
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate employee records, ensuring strict confidentiality and compliance with company policies.
• Provide support with additional ad hoc duties and HR-related projects as required.

Culture & Engagement

• Develop and Implement programs that promote company values and enhance employee engagement, including managing the company’s health and wellness program.
• Collaborate with HR Manager to drive Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) initiatives and support a positive, inclusive workplace culture.

Skills & Qualifications

• Exceptional professionalism and customer service skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with attention to clarity and detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and ability to build strong relationships.
• Demonstrated time management and organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Possesses high critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Able to take initiative and work independently.
• Proficient or able to quickly learn HR software, such as Greenhouse, Rippling, Leapsome or other related software.
• Familiar with basic employment and labor laws.
• Honest, responsible, and maintains high integrity.

Position Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Human Resources is preferred.
• At least 2 years of HR experience with a focus or strong interest in recruitment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, or related software.
• Comfortable and thrives in a high-energy fast-paced environment.
• Event Planning experience is a plus.

Salary & Benefits

Workshop/APD offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, vision, profit sharing 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, commuter benefits, IDP mentorship and ARE/AXP reimbursement, discretionary bonus, and personal time off (vacation, sick, holidays, and personal days). In addition, WAPD o