HR Generalist
The HR Generalist serves as an internal HR business partner to deliver human resources initiatives and solutions in support of key business strategies and company core values, including but not limited to recruiting, new hire onboarding, benefits enrollment, payroll, advising on company policies / procedures, performance management, and advancing culture initiatives through effective employee relations and engagement practices.
Responsibilities
- Support compliance with HR policies and procedures.
- Ensure legal compliance with federal, state and local employment laws.
- Partner with Talent Acquisition to support the recruiting process, including onboarding of permanent and temporary staff.
- Serve as point of contact to staffing agencies for labor needs, terms of contracts, and co-employment communications.
- Coach and educate management and employees on HR guidelines, employee engagement, coaching and counseling improvement with performance and behavior, conflict resolution, and effective team interaction.
- Address internal complaints of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and other high-risk employment-related issues through impartial investigation and fair and consistent treatment and application of policy.
- Assist with the formation and delivery of training, learning and development initiatives through partnership with Learning and Development.
- Coordinate performance management, merit, and competency assessment processes.
- Coordinate and champion the organization's employee engagement, appreciation, incentive and culture-based initiatives.
- Represent HR on company committees (e.g., Environmental Sustainability, Safety, Quality, etc.).
- Ensure compliance with all company recordkeeping requirements.
- Display comprehension of benefit plans to educate employees, respond to their questions and assist them with issues.
- Administer FMLA, non-FMLA, ADA, and reasonable accommodation process.
- Manage separation of employment and off-boarding / exit process.
The above duties are meant to be representative of the position and not all-inclusive.
Qualifications
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS :
Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or related field from an accredited university or collegeMinimum of two (2) years of work experience in an HR generalist roleExposure to ERP, HRIS, ATS, LMS, and payroll systemsProven ability to provide consistently high-quality of serviceWork authorization : must be legally authorized to work in United States without company sponsorshipPREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :
Professional designation as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCPResponsibility for multiple locationsPrevious experience with staffing agency partnerships, leaves, benefits, payroll, ADA and Worker's CompensationPrevious experience with ADP WorkforceNow, LaborSoft, iCIMS ATS, SharePointKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES :
Excellent written and oral communication skillsExcellent interpersonal and listening skillsExcellent relationship building and organizational skillsExcellent computer skills including Microsoft Office SuiteAbility to balance multiple and conflicting priorities to meet expected response deadlinesAbility to take a "hands on" approach to supporting the businessAbility to develop effective communication and training materialsAbility to effectively present information and respond to questions in a group settingAbility to manage confidential and sensitive information with discretionAbility to coach and evaluate othersAbility to engage, inspire and influence peopleDemonstrated working knowledge of HR practices / disciplinesDemonstrated understanding of federal, state and local employment lawsDemonstrated analytical and problem solving skillsPHYSICAL DEMANDS :
Location of job activities 100% insideNoise and / or vibrations exposureReach, handle, and feelStand and sit for prolonged periods of timeLift, carry, and move up to 25 poundsReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.