Flight Centre Travel Group - Human Resources Generalist (Temporary) - Boston, MA

Human Resources Generalist - Temporary

Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG) is one of the world’s largest travel retailers and corporate travel managers. The company, which is headquartered in Brisbane, Australia has company-owned leisure and corporate travel business in 23 countries, spanning Australia, New Zealand, the Americas, Europe, the United Kingdom, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates and Asia. FCTG also operates a global corporate travel management network, which extends to more than 90 countries through company-owned businesses and independent licensees. The company opened its first leisure travel shop in Sydney, Australia in 1982 and listed on the Australian Securities Exchange in 1995.  Our purpose is to “open up the world for those who want to see”. Every day, we give people all around the world the opportunity to experience something really amazing – travel!

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About The Opportunity

As the HR Generalist, you will support operational Human Resources activities and be a first point of contact to employees and business leaders on general HR inquiries and projects, including but not limited to employee requests/inquiries, assistance with policy enforcement, moving and international work requests, leave requests, and other HR projects.

The HR Generalist acts as a great resource and champion for the HR team and business, assists in monitoring the effect of business decisions on people, and translating business needs to the HR team.

Key Responsibilities

The bulk of your work will be with our employees to help solve any questions or inquiries they may have related to their employment with the company. Additional responsibilities include:

• Leave administration related to family medical leave, sabbatical, unpaid leave, and other leaves offered by the Company
• Maintenance of electronic employee files
• Assistance with exit interviews and administration of the termination process
• Assist with new employee onboarding and other trainings offered by the Company
• Promote HR programs to create an efficient and informed workplace
• Assist in the development and implementation of HR and Company policies
• Ensure compliance with state and federal employment laws
• Support the HR and People and Culture team in delivering key initiatives
• Assist legal team with immigration needs
• Ad hoc projects as necessary

Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years HR Generalist experience
• Minimum 1 year in an HR Administrator role
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management or equivalent
• Familiarity and comfort using technical products such as HR software, MS Office, Teams
• Basic knowledge and understanding of compliance standards and basic employment law
• Outstanding written and verbal communication with communicative approach to relationship building
• Strong ethics and ability to balance compassion with guidance
• Strong organizational skills, ability to manage multiple tasks and projects at once
• Strong analytical skills
• Outstanding listening skills – able to understand and anticipate needs of others
• Proven ability to build strong relationships and effectively communicate and influence across multiple levels, functions and geographies

Work Perks! - What’s in it for you:

FCTG is renowned internationally for having amazing perks and an even better culture.  We understand that our people are our most valuable asset. It is the passion and dedication of our teams that keep the company on top of the industry ladder. It’s also why we offer some great employee benefits and perks outside of the norm.

• Have fun: At the heart of everything we do at Flight Centre is a desire to have fun.
• Reward & Recognition: Celebrate the success of yourself and others at our regular Buzz Nights and at the annual Global Gathering - You'll have to experience it to believe it!
• Use your smarts: Our people use their quick thinking, expertise, and tenacity to always figure things out.
• Love for travel: We were founded by people who wanted to travel and want others to do the same. That passion is something you can’t miss in our people or service.
• Personal connections: We are a big business founded on personal relationships.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
•      Diversity Day: paid leave to observe holiday or cultural celebration of your choice 
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