Hr Generalist

FLSA Status: Full-time, Exempt

Salary: $70,000 - $85,000

Location: Telework (Detroit Metro Area)

Position Description Summary:

Jacobsen|Daniels is seeking a Human Resources (HR) Generalist to guide and facilitate human resource processes. The HR Generalist is responsible for providing general support across the entire human resources function, with an emphasis on reporting and tracking metrics from various HR systems, benefit administration, leave management tracking, timesheet and payroll tracking/correction, compliance with employment laws and regulations across various states, required reporting to various government agencies, and routine communication with HR vendors. This role reports to the HR Manager and collaborates with the firm’s HR and finance teams. The HR Generalist will also interact with senior leadership across various teams.

The HR Generalist will maintain high levels of integrity and confidentiality as they will be responsible for the protection of sensitive information and must possess strong interpersonal skills, excellent problem-solving abilities, and a deep understanding of best practices in human resources.

Responsibilities:

• Participates in the development, review, implementation and interpretation of human resources policies, practices, procedures, and programs in accordance with the company’s strategic direction and legal requirements. Helps ensure HR policies and practices are applied in a consistent manner across the company.
• Provides internal support to employees and supervisors, and partnership to the HR team
• Assists with managing responsibilities that impact the employee lifecyle to include recruitment, onboarding, training and separation from the company
• Professionally and diplomatically respond to HR inquiries and requests from internal and external parties in a timely manner
• Answers questions regarding policies, processes and other pertinent HR information
• Manages day-to-day benefits administration; coordinates benefits open enrollment events, and serves as a liaison between employees and insurance carriers to resolve problems and clarify benefits.
• Provides support to employees and develops communication tools to enhance understanding of the company's benefits package
• Provides guidance to supervisors on disciplinary matters up to and including termination decisions
• Reviews and reconciles benefits invoices, union dues invoices, and other invoices
• Understands and implements requirements outlined in Collective Bargaining Agreements for affected team members. J|D has several worksites that are governed by CBAs.
• Establishes and maintains department records and reports; recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures for continuous improvement in efficiency and services performed
• Analyzes internal employee data to identify trends and areas of improvement with attrition, workforce management, metrics, and present the information to various leadership teams
• Assists with the preparation and implementation of the performance review process and analysis of performance data to ensure compliance.
• Maintains the Human Resource Information System (HRIS) and provides information and reports as requested, including assisting in preparing reports to management, for audits, and filings. Familiarity with Paylocity or other HRIS system is required.
• Assists with and prepares correspondence as requested that may be utilized in arbitration .
• Maintains personnel records in a compliant and efficient manner
• Practices J|D values and promotes a professional, respectful, and inclusive culture.
• Seeks executive leadership guidance on complex HR issues, sensitive situations, and/or as needed to effectively handle day-to-day matters.
• Serves as a point of contact in the absence of teammates, which requires understanding of all responsibilities within the human resources team
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and discretion
• Demonstrated ability to administer good judgement, maintaining professionalism, calmness, and objectivity
• Knowledge in federal state, and other governing employment laws and regulations as well as demonstrated resourcefulness to learn and remain current on governing federal, multi-state, county, and local regulations
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of employment compliance and record-keeping
• Familiarity with The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and its guidelines, regulations and standards to ensure compliance for the company
• Ability to assist with the development and implementation of trainings and employee surveys
• Knowledge and understanding of payroll, compensation, benefits, policies and employment handbooks, safety/worker’s compensation, and talent management administration
• Ability to effectively communicate HR-related matters both orally and in writing with employees and management;
• Strong attention to detail with high quality standards
• Documentation and organization skills
• Ability to perform and adapt in a fast-paced fluid environment
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines as directed
• Ability to effectively handle multiple projects at once and prioritize tasks
• Demonstrated self-starter with strong critical thinking/analytical skills, excellent follow-through and execution
• Ability to interact in group settings, using judgement and discretion, and to always represent the company in a professional manner
• Ability to work with multi-cultural and diverse individuals/teams, to include hourly and salaried employees
• Excellent computer and software application skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, HRIS/HRMS, Payroll, Talent Management)
• Ability to attentively listen, learn and effectively apply new information and skills
• Proven ability to work effectively in a remote team environment
• Ability to work independently with little supervision required

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in human resources or related field and/or equivalent experience, is preferred.

At least five years related work experience required.

SHRM or SHRM-CP credential preferred.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and sit for long periods of time; bend; use hands to finger to manipulate (write/type), handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and; talk and hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to ten (10) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral visions, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands:

The mental demands described here are representative of those that are required of an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read, analyze, and interpret data, information, and documents; observe and interpret situations; apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to analyze and solve problems; deal with a variety of concrete and abstract variables; respond effectively to most sensitive inquiries or complaints; use math and mathematical reasoning; learn and apply new information or new skills; work under deadlines with frequent interruptions; multi-task, and; effectively interact with staff and other organizations.

Reporting Location/Working Conditions:

The work will be performed remotely or in an office environment. Occasional travel may be required. Periodic weekend or evening work is expected. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Reporting Relationships:

Position reports to the HR Manager or other member of senior leadership designated during the hiring or annual review process.

Supervisory Responsibility:

None.

This position description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. This is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed by an employee so classified.

Jacobsen|Daniels is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strives for diversity. J|D, in accordance with applicable law, does not discriminate in hiring or otherwise in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. EOE/AA/Vets