HR Generalist Consultant

About the job

Introduction

At Gallagher Benefit Services, you’re a trusted partner to organizations navigating some of their most important people decisions. We help clients build better workplaces, where people feel supported, empowered, and inspired to thrive. Whether it’s shaping benefit strategies, designing wellbeing programs, or advising on workforce challenges, the work you do here creates meaningful change for businesses and the people who power them. We’re a community of bold explorers, trusted experts, and compassionate partners; working side by side to solve problems, and shape the future of work. Here, curiosity is encouraged, collaboration is second nature, and your ideas have room to grow. If you’re looking for a place where your contribution matters and where you can help build a better world of work; think of Gallagher.

Overview

While this role is not currently open, we are always looking to connect with talented professionals like you for upcoming opportunities.

Welcome to the HR and Organizational Effectiveness practice of Gallagher – a team of experienced HR consultants that provides customized and comprehensive solutions to every HR challenge, regardless of industry. As a trusted advisor for organizations large and small, the HR&OE team at Gallagher delivers strategic guidance and hands-on HR support to help organizations focus on their strategic goals. Whether it's filling human resources skills gaps or taking on entire HR functions, we design and deliver tailored solutions that meet the unique needs of private, for-profit, and nonprofit companies alike.

With a growing team of more than 70,000 professionals worldwide, Gallagher empowers businesses, communities, and individuals to thrive. At Gallagher, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping Gallagher's future and unlocking unparalleled opportunities for both clients and yourself – while experiencing The Gallagher Way, a culture fueled by shared values and a collective passion for excellence.

As a result of our ongoing growth, we are seeking HR Generalists interested in future opportunities to join our HR Consulting Services team.  This is an ideal role for an experienced HR professional who enjoys working in a client-facing role providing a wide variety of HR support and solutions to meet our clients’ needs as part of a collaborative team.

How you'll make an impact

• Full benefits administration, including but not limited to general benefits administration, monthly benefit reconciliation and managing open enrollment
• Leave of absence administration across multiple states
• Onboarding and termination administration
• HRIS support - working in various systems
• Assisting with policy development
• Ensuring clients are in compliance with state and federal laws
• Employee relations
• Performance management, including researching platforms, developing programs, and full administration
• Job description development and FLSA guidance
• Serving as a mentor and point of escalation to our junior team members
• Additional HR Generalist duties as needed

About You

Required: Bachelor's degree and 1+ years related experience required.

Preferred:

• 5 – 8+ years of experience within a dedicated HR function

• Experience with benefits, employee relations, and/or policy and procedures development

• Knowledge of state and federal employment regulations and Human Resources practices

• Experience managing leave of absence cases, ideally across multiple states

• Solid written and verbal communication skills and an understanding of general business practices

• Demonstrated ability to influence, negotiate and interact with all levels of management

• Highly organized, able to meet deadlines and work independently with minimal supervision.

• High level of proficiency with Excel and HRIS/Payroll platforms and comfortable learning new technology systems as needed

• Knowledge of HRIS systems preferred

Base: $34 - $42 hourly. Please keep in mind that this range represents the pay range for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual salary offer will take into account a wide range of factors, including skills and experience.

Compensation and benefits

At Gallagher, we believe supporting our colleagues goes far beyond the role itself. For more information, visit our Benefits page.

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits programs designed to support your well-being
• Career development opportunities and ongoing learning
• A collaborative, people-first culture with accessible leadership
• The opportunity to do meaningful work with global reach and local impact

At Gallagher, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and authentic workplace. If your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to join our Talent Community to stay connected to additional career opportunities. At times, we will consider transferable skills from previous roles.

Gallagher is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled)