POSITION SUMMARY:Provides HR support and services to the New York Headquarters as well as subsidiary and affiliate operations. The day-to-day responsibilities include human resource services, employee relations, recruitment and staffing, employee events and engagement, training and development, performance management, employee relations, and support of other HR programs and initiatives as needed. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:Owns and drives the full recruitment and staffing program for the entirety of the life cycle for Marubeni America Corporation, as well as its subsidiaries and affiliate to support the organizational staffing requirements to include, but not be limited to, recruitment and onboarding, job description creation, creative sourcing, coaching and guidance to hiring managers around best practices and trends to identify the best talent to drive current and future business needs. Manages the employee referral program as well as the internal job posting program. Manages the mid-year and year-end performance review process, as well as annual goal-setting process, to include communications, training, and reporting, compensation review, salary and promotion analysis and proposals, etc.Assists with annual compensation review process to include conducting market data analysis and participation in formulating recommendations for pay adjustments and increases. Analyzes trends in compensation and benefits; research and propose competitive base and incentive pay programs to ensure the organization attracts and retains top talent. Drives the annual job description project with leadership to ensure accurate information is kept for all positions within the Company.Leads the development and curation of Diversity and Inclusion initiatives via on-going events and activities, as well as training for both management and non-management staff, as well as coordinating and assisting with the bi-annual cross cultural training program. Acts as key subject matter expert for employee development and training to include oversight of available course catalogue, creation, and facilitation of existing and future training programs to address business and staff needs which includes, but is not limited to, cultural awareness program; supervisory training programs; and skills-based training. Liaises with key external vendors for course management and training program facilitation. Counsels and advises employees and managers on matters concerning company policies, performance reviews, work performance issues, general employee questions and human resource related matters. Provide consultation and coaching to managers on various employee related issues, while also responding to employee complaints and grievances, disputes and investigations, performance management, and disciplinary matters including termination of employees in accordance with agency policy.In collaboration with in-house counsel, ensures compliance with applicable government regulations by monitoring, interpreting, and implementing applicable human resource federal/state/local legal requirements such as policy updates, legal postings, updated forms, required training, etc.; collects and organizes data for audits and assessments to include the Affirmative Action Program.Regularly audits HR activities, records, and processes to ensure they are updated and match defined documentation, or fill the need to document such items. Maintains and updates employee handbook as needed per any changes in business activity or labor law legislation, and provides support to affiliates and subsidiary groups around their handbook creation and/or management.Manages all internal reporting requirements to include, but not limited to, monthly headcount, turnover, org chart changes and communications. Fosters and maintains positive employee relations and morale throughout the organization, and practices the overriding principle that “HR is Here to Help.”Co-manages shared HR staff to ensure that all tasks and responsibilities are successfully executed. MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:Bachelor’s degree in human resources or equivalent degree. MINIMUM EXPERIENCE AND CAPABILITY REQUIREMENTS:Five to seven years of relevant experience in an HR Generalist or Manager capacity.Requires the ability to analyze organizational needs, identify appropriate solutions, recommend, and gain approval to implement the changes in an effective, timely and cost-efficient manner; manage and lead projects to successful completion. Ability to persuade individuals from diverse backgrounds and with multiple agendas to a common goal and objective producing a win-win solution.Keen skillset with handling personal, sensitive, and emergency situations in a responsive and confidential manner.Requires excellent communication (verbal and written) and listening skills.Ability to successfully prioritize simultaneous responsibilities.Must be able to work in a multi-cultural business environment. Excellent Microsoft Suite skills an absolute must. Occasional travel as required. JOB-RELATED CERTIFICATION:A Professional Certification of PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP is preferred. EXPECTED SALARY RANGE:$100,000 to $125,000