HR Generalist, Newsela

• This role will work across the people team to help manage onboarding & offboarding, performance management and employee experience
• A broad view of HR, including employee relations and hiring, gained through 5+ years of HR experience
• Proven ability to manage sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and professionalism
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Bias to act and drive toward completion
• Proficiency with the Google Suite
• Strong knowledge of HR laws, regulations, and best practices across the U.S. (multi-state experience preferred)

Desirable

• Newsela is seeking an HR Generalist to join our People team
• The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience as an HR Generalist, with proven expertise serving in a broad range of HR functions
• This position reports to the VP of People and will play a critical role ensuring key processes along the employee lifecycle are running smoothly
• You’ll ensure our people feel supported, informed and empowered
• Oversee and enhance onboarding and offboarding processes to ensure a seamless employee experience
• Partner with the VP of People to evaluate and implement scalable HR processes, tools, and workflows to support company growth across multiple geographies
• Collaborate on the development and maintenance of Employee Handbook and other policies and documentation
• Manage the international contractor workforce employee lifecycle
• Organize the performance management process, including defining and refining the process, developing training and communications and assisting managers
• Help drive initiatives to improve employee engagement, recognition, and retention
• Collaborate with the team to support workforce planning and organizational development
• Manage the DEIB Council to drive culture, support, and learning & development initiatives aligned with company values
• Serve as a central point for HR-related communications, crafting and distributing company-wide updates, policy changes, and employee initiatives in a clear, consistent voice in partnership with the VP of People
• Coordinate and facilitate company-wide all-hands including content planning, building collateral (slides) and presenting
• Gather feedback and insights from employees post-communications or events to continuously improve messaging and format
• Provide backup and support to Business Partners and Talent Acquisition
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws and internal policies