Hr Generalist

The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for performing professional level design, administration and/or support in multiple functional areas of human resources, such as: employee relations, training, performance management, onboarding, recruitment, employment law/ policy compliance.

This position will be primarily focused on regional (East Coast) full-time position recruitment and employee relations/performance management. The HR Generalist works closely with the Director of HR, Sr. HR Generalist and leadership in supporting regional work-site staff.

Essential functions of the job are listed below. Other responsibilities may also be assigned. Please note that the essential functions may vary depending on department size, organizational structure and/or geographic location. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow differently-abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job.

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct employee relations investigations and draft associated reports to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
• Develop and implement human resources policies and programs for all levels of employees.
• Listen and respond to employee complaints, suggestions, and concerns.
• Develop relationships with all levels of leaders within the organization to understand business needs and proactively assist with addressing them by applying Human Resources best practices.
• Serve as a regional resource for primarily full-time recruitment, hiring and onboarding.
• Develop and maintain relationships within the communities in which we do business; represent and position Nautilus as an employer of choice.
• Assist with administration of leave of absence, retirement and benefit plans.
• Create and facilitate HR related trainings, both in-person and in a virtual setting
• Maintain accurate human resource information system records and compiles necessary reports.
• Maintains knowledge of industry-related compliance and regulatory issues, including agreements between maritime associations and labor associations
• Responds to state & federal inquires related to the human resource function.
• Conducts necessary research and stays up to date with changing regulations/ laws/ policies related to and has impact on human resources.
• Participate in administrative staff meetings and attends other meetings and seminars, as needed.
• Serve as a back-up resource to the payroll department.
• Additional responsibilities related to other functional areas of HR may be assigned.

Additional Responsibilities

• Ability to travel (up to 25%) to business unit locations along the East Cost (primarily), as needed.

ORGANIZATIONAL COMPETENCIES

• Integrity - Consistently acts in a way that demonstrates an honorable intention to do the right thing in supporting the organization and its team members, customers, and other stakeholders. Confronts any unethical behavior when it arises.
• Compliance & Safety - Holds self-accountable for working safely and adhering to compliance-related programs, policies, practices and procedures. Notifies management of any potential compliance or safety issues.
• Client Service - Continually focuses on meeting expectations of internal and external customers by prioritizing their needs and focusing on ways to improve their customer experience.
• Impact & Influence – Positively and persuasively affects team/ organization in working towards shared goals and objectives.
• Productivity & Execution - Demonstrates a strong results and quality orientation. Responds quickly and constructively when addressing challenges/ obstacles. Able to re-prioritize divergent responsibilities as appropriate.
• Teamwork & Cooperation - Collaborates well with other employees in working toward common goals. Willingly shares information and positively supports team members in helping them to achieve their objectives.

Minimum Qualifications

The following are the minimum qualifications that an individual needs in order to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of this position. Please note that the minimum qualifications may vary based upon the department size and/or geographic location.

Knowledge/ Experience

• Equivalent of a High School diploma.
• Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in Business/Human Resources, or related field of study.
• 3-5 years of Human Resources Generalist or Specialist experience.
• 3-5 years of employee relations experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with HRIS/Timekeeping systems - Paylocity or NOVAtime, preferred.
• SPHR or PHR Certification or related HR/ Benefits/ Compensation certifications desirable.
• Strong relationship management/ customer service skills and ethical/ cultural awareness

Skills/ Abilities Pertinent to This Position

• Leadership
• Problem-solving
• Planning & organizing
• Verbal communication
• Written communication
• Quality/ detail orientation
• Relationship management
• Customer service/ satisfaction
• Process improvement
• Staffing
• Employee development
• Ability to interact at all levels
• Ability to work as a team member
• Flexibility/ adaptability/ multi-tasking
• Independent judgement/ discretion

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

In general, the following physical demands 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 allow differently-abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job.

Must be able to see, hear, speak and write clearly in order to communicate with employees and/or other customers; manual dexterity required for occasional reaching and lifting of small objects, and operating office equipment. Travels as required to meet accountabilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow differently-abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job within the environment. The office is clean, orderly, properly lighted and ventilated. Noise levels are considered low to moderate. Field conditions vary.