The Vertex Companies, LLC (VERTEX) is a global professional services firm that offers integrated forensic consulting, expert witness services, construction project advisory, and compliance and regulatory consulting to a myriad of markets and industries. Our brand purpose is to better outcomes for our clients, colleagues, and communities. Helping our clients identify and mitigate risks to a project’s physical, environmental, and economic well-being drives every decision we make. Offering career pathways and continuous learning betters outcomes for our employees. And offering highly personalized and customized services to address highly specialized problems, betters the communities where we live and work.

What makes Vertex unique: 
Having integrated teams, forensics experts working alongside technical professionals, makes us unique. This also enhances our skills and bolsters the credibility of our expert consultants. It is what we mean when we say we are dedicated to the "Power of AND' We reject the notion that businesses need to be one way OR the other, technical professionals OR experts. We believe in linking expert witnesses and technical professionals into collaborative teams so they can provide unique insights and tried and true solutions and keep learning from one another. It is the audacious belief that a company can be experts who care enough to create results, and just outcomes.

Our Power of And differentiation means: 
We offer Constant Urgency AND Unparalleled Quality
We offer Boutique Expertise AND Multi-Disciplined Solutions
We are Entrepreneurial AND Financially Stable
We are Industry Experts AND Lifetime Learners
We are Customer Centric AND Colleague Focused

Our brand purpose is to better outcomes for our clients, colleagues, and communities. Helping our clients identify and mitigate risks to a project’s project’s physical, environmental, and economic well-being drives every decision we make.

Industry: Engineering Services
Company Size: 501-1,000 employees

The Vertex Companies LLC

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**Description**

Company Description

The Vertex Companies, LLC (VERTEX) is a global $150M professional services firm that offers integrated forensic consulting, expert witness services, construction project advisory, and compliance and regulatory consultingto a myriad of markets and industries. Our brand purpose is to better outcomes for our clients, colleagues, and communities. Join us if you are looking for a career that offers you a chance to love what you do, continuously learn, and take pride in your work.

**Job Description**

The Junior Human Resources Generalist will work both collaboratively and independently to support the execution of core HR activities across the organization. This role is designed to directly support the HR Ops team by handling day-to-day HR operations, coordinating key processes, and helping ensure consistent application of HR practices. The Junior HR Generalist serves as a key operational partner - providing front-line support to employees and managers, while enabling HRBPs to focus on more strategic initiatives. This role plays a hands-on part in areas such as employee engagement, HR systems, performance management support, compliance, and general HR operations.

Core Responsibilities

- Support HR Business Partners in executing HR programs, initiatives, and day-to-day activities across assigned client groups

- Coordinate and support the onboarding and offboarding processes, including the creation, maintenance, and accurate processing of new hire and terminated employee records in HR systems

- Provide administrative and coordination support for the performance management process, including goal setting, review cycles, and development planning

- Conduct and/or coordinate employee touchpoints (e.g., 30/90-day check-ins, exit interviews) and share themes with HRBPs

- Coordinate background checks and pre-employment processes in alignment with company and client requirements

- Support compliance efforts, including maintaining HR documentation and assisting with required reporting (e.g., EEO-1, AAP, VETS)

- Deliver responsive, high-quality support to employees and managers while reinforcing company policies and practices

- Identify opportunities to improve HR processes and enhance efficiency in partnership with HRBPs

- Support additional HR projects and initiatives as needed

**Qualifications & Competencies**

- Requires a Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of related experience; or an advanced degree without experience; or 5 years of related work experience and no degree.

- Experience working with HR systems (HRIS, ATS) and Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

- Foundational understanding of HR practices, policies, and employment laws

- Collaborative and team-oriented, with a strong partnership mindset

- Customer-service orientation with a focus on delivering a positive employee experience

- Sound judgment and professionalism in handling employee matters

- Adaptability and ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment

Knowledge & Skills

- Ability to build effective working relationships with employees and managers at all levels

- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

- Strong attention to detail, particularly in HR systems and data management

- Effective communication skills (written and verbal)

- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion

- Comfortable navigating HR technology (e.g., Workday, VantagePoint, ADP, Teams, ATS platforms)

- Problem-solving mindset with the ability to triage issues and escalate appropriately

- Demonstrated willingness to learn and grow within the HR function

Additional Information

At VERTEX, we invest in top talent with a highly competitive total compensation package designed to reward performance and support long-term success. Total compensation includes a base salary and a performance-based discretionary bonus program. Our comprehensive benefits package offers multiple healthcare and dental plan options, as well as company-paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability coverage—ensuring peace of mind for you and your family.

We offer a 401(k) plan with immediate matching and full vesting, empowering employees to build financial security from day one. Additional benefits include Flexible Spending Accounts, a robust Employee Assistance Program, and a suite of exclusive perks that enhance everyday life.

At The Vertex Companies, our salary ranges are intentionally designed to support meaningful career growth over time. These ranges allow employees to develop, expand their impact, and increase their earnings as they progress within their job level. A new hire’s starting compensation is determined by their experience, geographical location, scope of the role at the time of hire, and Company affordability. Our ranges are structured to reward growth and performance, ensuring there is room for advancement and long-term opportunity.

The salary range for this role is as follows: $54,000 - $149,000 USD annually (Geographical Tier A - Sample Locations: Irvine CA, Middlesex NJ, Tacoma WA, Boston, Alexandria)

Time away matters—so we provide a generous paid time off program, including vacation, sick time, and paid holidays (with prorated options for eligible part-time employees).

At VERTEX, growth never stops. Our signature “Lifetime of Learning” program offers tuition reimbursement and personalized support for employees pursuing advanced education—helping you sharpen your skills and accelerate your career.

Notice to Third Party Agencies:

Please note that The Vertex Companies employs a fully staffed recruiting team. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Agreement, VERTEX will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, VERTEX explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of VERTEX.

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