Senior Human Resources Generalist

The East-West Center is a premier institution in the Indo-Pacific to convene, develop, and equip a network of leaders to solve challenges of common concern. Founded in 1960, the Center has been a leader in promoting understanding and cooperation between the United States and the Indo-Pacific region through its innovative programs and research initiatives. At the East-West Center, we're committed to creating a dynamic, inclusive workplace where every team member can thrive. Our team is searching for a highly skilled and motivated Senior Human Resources Generalist (Sr. HR Generalist) who shares our vision and is ready to take our Human Resources team to the next level. If you're an organized, detailed, and people-focused professional looking to make an impact, then we have the perfect opportunity for you! As the Sr. HR Generalist, you will provide full cycle HR support by managing and executing the successful delivery of day-to-day activities across HR functional areas and initiatives. This position carries out responsibilities in employee relations, talent management, policy implementation, benefits administration, safety, affirmative action, and employment law compliance. The ideal candidate will also be expected to collaborate with leaders, managers, and staff across the organization on HR matters while stewarding the East-West Center’s culture and values. MAJOR DUTIES: Employee Relations, Investigation, and Issue Management - Provides thought partnership in the areas of discipline, adverse actions, grievances, performance management and recognition, employee counseling, and related functions. - Provides support to or personally leads employee relations investigations by gathering background information and does extensive probing and analysis to identify causes of misconduct and/or poor performance; makes recommendations on appropriate courses of action, matching investigation strategy to the complexity, risk, sensitivity, and confidentiality of the investigation. - Provides guidance to managers on grievance, performance management, and other specialized and sensitive issues; gives options for resolution that align with organization culture, policies, and appropriate laws. - Ensures that issues are handled fairly, consistently, and judiciously. Talent Management & Recruitment - Supports the Human Resources Director with the development of recruiting and retention plans to meet human resources needs; this includes career development, succession planning, retention, training, and leadership development. - Advises managers on recruitment strategies, sources and special programs that emphasize affirmative action to attract highly qualified candidates. - Assists managers with job analysis, writing and developing vacancy announcements, determining qualification requirements, and screening applications to ensure minimum qualifications are met. - Reviews position descriptions for accuracy, recommending proper title, series, and grade in accordance with appropriate classification standards and guidelines. Provides employees advice and assistance with their position descriptions as needed. - Advises screening committees and hiring officials to facilitate the hiring process. - Advises and assists supervisors in the recruitment of student assistants. - Coordinates and/or makes offers of employment. - Advises on EEO and Affirmative Action matters; responsible for maintaining and training an adequate number of EEO representatives to sit on screening committees. Training & Onboarding - Implements and arranges training workshops or seminars for employees as needed. - Assist managers/supervisors in developing individual training plans for employees with special training requirements. - Conducts new employee orientations. Explains and answers questions about benefit options, center-wide personnel procedures, policies, and practices. - Provides assistance to staff in areas related to their employment at the Center. Workers’ Compensation Manage…