Senior Generalist, NA

Position: Senior People Experience Generalist, NA
## Senior People Experience Generalist, NA#
** About Vantage Data Centers
** Vantage Data Centers powers, cools, protects and connects the technology of the world’s well-known hyperscalers, cloud providers and large enterprises. Developing and operating across North America, EMEA and Asia Pacific, Vantage has evolved data center design in innovative ways to deliver dramatic gains in reliability, efficiency and sustainability in flexible environments that can scale as quickly as the market demands.
** People & Culture Department
** The People & Culture (P&C) Team at Vantage is lean, effective, well-respected, and growing, with the vision of designing and ensuring an exceptional employee experience from application to alumnus. The team is distinguished by its innovative and strategic approach, working in close partnership with business leaders to develop practical and business-minded solutions that keep the development and growth of our people at the center.  

Each member of our P&C team plays a pivotal role on the team and in the business.  Trust, Agility, Respect, and Accountability are the Vantage core values—and we seek to live every value, every day, while thinking creatively to make Vantage the employer of choice and power our people.
** Position Overview
***** This position is based in Port Washington, WI or willing to relocate.
*** The Senior People Experience Generalist is the primary HR presence at our new data center location, supporting employees and leaders through both the initial construction phase and the ongoing operational phase once the site is fully functional. This role combines day-to-day HR administration with proactive employee engagement, culture development, and relationship-building to ensure a positive and productive workplace from day  addition to site-based responsibilities, the Senior People Experience Generalist will provide support and coordination for HR Business Partners, assisting with program rollouts, data gathering and reporting, employee communications, and follow-up on action plans.

The scope of this support will adapt to site needs and evolving business priorities.
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* Key Responsibilities:

**** Employee Engagement & Culture Building
*** Serve as a visible, approachable HR partner at the site, fostering relationships with employees and leaders across all phases of the site’s lifecycle.
* Lead and support location-specific engagement activities, recognition programs, and culture-building initiatives.
* Champion a culture of safety, respect, inclusion, and collaboration.
* Act as a pulse-check for employee sentiment, providing feedback and insights to leadership to inform action plans.
** Employee Lifecycle Support
*** Support onboarding activities led by the Learning & Development team by coordinating logistics, providing local introductions, and serving as an on-site resource for new hires.
* Provide HR support for off boarding, leaves of absence, benefits changes, and other employee life-cycle events.
* Partner with Local Campus Officer Manager (if applicable), L&D and Talent Acquisition to ensure a smooth transition from hiring to full integration into the workplace.
** Employee Relations & Policy Guidance
*** Serve as the first point of contact for employee relations concerns, conducting intake and escalating to appropriate HR or Employee Relations team members.
* Advise employees and managers on policy interpretation and application, ensuring consistency and compliance.
** Support for HR Business Partners
*** Coordinate with HRBPs to support strategic initiatives, people-centric programs, and site-level actions.
* Assist in preparing reports, data analysis, and presentation materials.
* Help implement HR programs and follow up on site-specific deliverables.
* Facilitate communication between HRBPs and employees/managers to ensure clarity and alignment.
** HR Systems & Data
*** Maintain accurate employee records in the HRIS and ensure timely updates to payroll and benefits teams.
* Monitor and report on site-specific HR metrics such as retention, turnover, and engagement participation.
** Programs & Initiatives
*** Support company-wide HR initiatives at the local level, adapting them to the needs of the site.
* Assist with local wellness, DEI, and community engagement programs.
* Partner with site leadership to support change management and employee communication.
** Compliance & Risk Management
*** Ensure adherence to federal, state/provincial, and local employment laws as well as safety regulations relevant to both construction and operational environments.
* Maintain knowledge of evolving HR best practices and legal requirements.
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* Qualifications:

*** 3–5 years of HR experience in a generalist or specialist role; experience in field-based, industrial, or operational settings preferred.
* Proven ability to foster culture and engagement in evolving or high-change environments.
* Knowledge of U.S. employment law;
Canadian knowledge a plus.
* Proficiency with Workday and HR reporting.
* Strong…