Senior HR Generalist

Why Great Gray?

At Great Gray Trust Company, we strive to set the bar for the retirement services industry. Our goal is to deliver advanced retirement solutions that combine our core fiduciary services with robust investment options, innovative technology, and dedicated client service. We focus on making choices clearer, transitions smoother, and the client experience more delightful. Complacency isn't in our vocabulary. Every day, we look for opportunities to better serve our clients, be an excellent business partner, and earn the trust of those who rely on us.

Company Background

Great Gray Trust Company is the leading independent provider of trustee and administrative services to Collective Investment Trusts ("CITs"), with over $185 billion in CIT assets, across more than 700 funds. We proudly work with 75 subadvisors, including leading firms such as Alliance Bernstein, American Funds, BlackRock, Franklin Templeton, MetLife, Neuberger Berman, PGIM, PIMCO and Raymond James.

CITs are more than just an investment vehicle. They represent a forward-thinking approach to retirement planning. These tax-exempt, pooled investment vehicles are offered to employer-sponsored retirement plans, like 401(k)s. CITs are comparable to mutual funds, but, because they are tailored for the institutional retirement market, they can offer distinct advantages, including efficient administration and cost-effectiveness. CITs have a history dating back over 90 years; but they have gained favor over the past decade, driven by innovations, and Great Gray has been at the forefront.

Great Gray has consistently delivered year-over-year growth at an above market rate and is investing in the continued development of its core CIT business as well as complementary administrative services and technology solutions for the retirement market.

Madison Dearborn Partners ("MDP") purchased Great Gray from Wilmington Trust in April 2023. As a result, Great Gray is an independent company owned by funds affiliated with MDP.

Investor Background

MDP is a leading private equity investment firm based in Chicago. Since MDP's formation in 1992, the firm has raised aggregate capital of over $28 billion and has completed over 150 platform investments. MDP invests across five dedicated industry verticals, including basic industries; business and government software and services; financial and transaction services; health care; and telecom, media, and technology services.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior HR Generalist to join our dynamic team. The Senior HR Generalist will play a key role in providing comprehensive HR support to the entire Great Gray team. Great Gray is rapidly growing, and this role will be working directly with the Head of HR to administer employee benefit programs, process bi-weekly payroll and develop and implement HR programs. The position will liaise with all levels of the organization. This role manages a high volume of data and requests so needs to be highly organized.

This is an excellent opportunity for an earlier career candidate to learn all facets of the HR function and work directly with leadership. If you are eager to learn and grow in your career and willing to put in the time and effort, we look forward to hearing from you.

Responsibilities

• Manage all new employee onboarding and offboarding for 2 companies.
• Process data changes in HRIS (ADP Workforce Now). Manage HRIS data integrity.
• Administer employee benefit programs and serve as the primary point of contact for benefits-related inquiries.
• Support Bi-weekly Payroll processing for 2 companies.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of HR policies, procedures, and initiatives.
• Assist with the preparation and distribution of HR reports and analytics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on various HR projects and initiatives.
• Manage HR SharePoint site.
• Support new goal setting and performance management system, Lattice, implementation.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding HR policies, procedures, and benefits.
• Support HR compliance efforts by ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• As a member of the HR team, you are expected to set an example for other employees by modeling our company policies and procedures, including work hours and office attendance.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR) is preferred.
• 5 years minimum experience in a similar HR role, with demonstrated expertise in HR operations, benefits administration, systems and compliance.
• Payroll processing experience required.
• Experience working in a start-up environment preferred.
• Experience working directly with an HR leader and able to effectively manage up.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in HRIS software (ADP Workforce Now) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity.
• Entrepreneurial mindset to bring best practice ideas to team.
• Exhibits our Great Gray attributes: Results-Driven, Innovative, Resilient and Decisive.

Location

This position will sit in the Boston, MA office. Great Gray currently supports a hybrid work model with 4 days onsite in the office and 1 day remote. We believe that onsite work enhances our company culture, collaboration and teamwork. We are seeking candidates who embrace this philosophy too.