Junior HR Generalist

Please note that we will never request payment or bank account information at any stage of the recruitment process. As we continue to grow our teams, we urge you to be cautious of fraudulent job postings or recruitment activities that misuse our company name and information. Please protect your personal information during any recruitment process. While Monks may contact potential candidates via LinkedIn, all applications must be submitted through our official website (monks.com/careers ). Monks is looking for an HR Generalist to join a large, dynamic, and fast-paced HR team. This role will provide essential day-to-day HR support, helping ensure smooth operations while contributing to global initiatives across the organization. Responsibilities Employee Life-Cycle Management Continue to own hands‑on HR administration and operational processes (contracts, Workday updates, payroll changes, etc.) so the Associate Director can focus on strategic workforce planning and leadership coaching. Data & Reporting Support Compile accurate HR data (turnover, headcount, engagement, ER case logs) and prepare dashboards or reports that the Associate Director can leverage in business reviews with global leadership and in supporting client accounts. Policy & Compliance Execution Implement HR policies locally and ensure compliance with US and Canadian labor law, while escalating policy design or global consistency questions to the Associate Director. This ensures operations are compliant, freeing the Associate Director to focus on global policy frameworks and cross-regional compliance (EEOC, GDPR, California Pay Data, etc.). Employee Relations Intake & Documentation Act as the first point of contact for employee relations issues, handling queries with discretion and escalating complex cases to the Associate Director, ensuring documentation is thorough for case management. Project Support Support the Associate Director on cross‑functional projects (e.g., merit cycle, engagement surveys, RTO, compliance initiatives) by coordinating logistics, gathering data, preparing toolkits, or ensuring adoption. Experience and Qualifications Needed 3 years of HR experience with demonstrated growth across HR operations, employee relations support, and HR systems management. Strong skills in Workday (or similar HRIS) and comfort supporting global HR programs. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and support global stakeholders across time zones. Excellent documentation, data management, and reporting skills, enabling the Associate Director to focus on higher-level strategic analysis. Strong interpersonal and problem‑solving skills; ability to balance hands‑on execution with discretion and judgment. A mindset of collaboration and proactivity, comfortable escalating issues when needed, and driving follow‑up independently. #LI-Hybrid#LI-VL1 About Monks Monks is the global, purely digital, unitary operating brand of S4Capital plc. With a legacy of innovation and specialized expertise, Monks combines an extraordinary range of global marketing and technology services to accelerate business possibilities and redefine how brands and businesses interact with the world. Its integration of systems and workflows delivers unfettered content production, scaled experiences, enterprise-grade technology and data science fueled by AI—managed by the industry’s best and most diverse digital talent—to help the world’s trailblazing companies outmaneuver and outpace their competition. Monks was named a Contender in The Forrester Wave™: Global Marketing Services. It has remained a constant presence on Adweek’s Fastest Growing lists (2019‑23), ranks among Cannes Lions’ Top 10 Creative Companies (2022‑23) and is the only partner to have been placed in AdExchanger’s Programmatic Power Players list every year (2020‑24). In addition to being named Adweek’s first AI Agency of the Year (2023), Monks has been recognized by Business Intelligence in its 2024 Excellence in Artificial Intelligence Awards program in three categories: the Individual category, Organizational Winner in AI Strategic Planning and AI Product for its service Monks.Flow. Monks has also garnered the title of Webby Production Company of the Year (2021‑24), won a record number of FWAs and has earned a spot on Newsweek’s Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplaces 2023. We are an equal‑opportunity employer committed to building a respectful and empowering work environment for all people to freely express themselves amongst colleagues who embrace diversity in all respects. 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