Global HR Generalist

Company Description

As part of the Wilshire family, you can rest assured that every day you are contributing to an organization that is helping investors improve their financial outcomes. For more than 50 years, Wilshire has been dedicated to providing customized portfolio solutions grounded in research and powered by next generation technologies.

Wilshire advises on over $1 trillion in assets for some of the world’s largest and most sophisticated institutional investors and is headquartered in the United States with offices worldwide.

Job Description

Wilshire seeks an experienced Global HR Generalist Senior Associate to serve as the main liaison for all HR matters related to employees based outside the United States, especially in the EU and China. This role involves managing international benefits programs, coordinating with external payroll vendors, ensuring compliance with international labor laws, and facilitating seamless onboarding and offboarding for international employees.  

What you’ll do: 

• International Employee Support & Relations 

• Serve as the main HR contact for international employees, addressing questions and providing guidance on company policies 

• Support performance management, employee relations issues, and investigations for international staff 

• Facilitate seamless onboarding and offboarding, including documentation, benefits enrollment/termination, and exit interviews 

• Benefits, Payroll, & Compliance Administration 

• Manage international benefits programs, including health & wellness, retirement, leave, and country-specific requirements; liaise with brokers, vendors, and advisors 

• Coordinate timely and accurate payroll processing for international locations, ensuring compliance with local regulations; collaborate on US payroll process 

• Ensure adherence to international labor laws and company compliance requirements across all jurisdictions 

• Operations, Analytics & Process Improvement 

• Recommend and implement process improvements for international HR operations, focusing on payroll, benefits, and record-keeping systems 

• Prepare regular reports and analysis on international employment data, benefits usage, and payroll costs to support strategic decision-making 

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience 

• 4+ years’ experience in an HR Generalist or HR Specialist role, with at least 2+ years focused on international HR (benefits, payroll, or compliance) 

• Proven knowledge of payroll processes and benefits administration 

• Familiarity with and ability to come up to speed on employment and labor laws in multiple countries 

• Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills 

• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage sensitive information confidentially 

• Proven track record of effectively managing third-party payroll vendors to ensure seamless payroll operations 

• Demonstrated ability to engage and collaborate with key stakeholders to drive HR initiatives and achieve organizational goals 

• Experience working with a diverse, global workforce, understanding the nuances of HR across different regions  

• Aptitude to thrive in our entrepreneurial culture where change and ambiguity are constants 

• Ability to work independently, proactively, and within a fast-paced environment 

• Familiarity with HRIS and payroll systems is required; experience with BambooHR and ADP WFN is preferred 

• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Suite (specifically Excel and PowerPoint)   

• Flexibility of working hours to accommodate the needs of international employees, vendors, service providers, and other contacts 

• HR certification (SHRM-CP, PHR, etc.) preferred 

• Familiarity with the financial services industry or investment management preferred 

Additional Information

• This position will work on a hybrid model out of our Santa Monica office
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package including a collaborative work environment, generous PTO, 401(k) match, affordable & comprehensive medical/dental/vision insurance, CFA and other professional membership reimbursement, and more.

The pay range for this position is $92,500-$105,000. However, base pay will be determined on an individual basis considering various factors, including