Human Resource Generalist

The HR Generalist is responsible for providing administrative, strategic, and day-to-day support in HR, payroll, staffing, recruitment, policy and procedures, performance management, compensation, recognition, benefits, conflict resolution, training and development, and special projects and initiatives.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

Human Resources

• Serve as a creditable point of contact for HR-related queries from managers and employees.
• Execute candidate recruitment strategies with hiring managers, create and implement recruiting campaigns through social media platforms, and sourcing events.
• Support applicants and hiring managers by coordinating employee onboarding, orientation, and recognition programs.
• Administer biweekly payroll, complete processing and reporting, respond to inquiries, and resolve related issues timely.
• Support managers in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Assist in developing, communicating, interpreting, and maintaining the employee handbook, policies and procedures.
• Support health and welfare benefit programs and initiatives, including open enrollment, wellness, and employee education and communications.
• Administer leave programs, compliance, and tracking.
• Assist with employee training and development initiatives.
• Collect and file workers’ compensation incident reports, and monitor and liaise claims until close.
• Ensure compliance with HR, local, state, and federal regulations and applicable employment laws, and review and update policies and procedures as required.
• Participate in HR/PR cross-training.
• Work with the HR team members to streamline processes and improve the delivery of HR initiatives and the employee experience.
• Special projects and other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Communication
• Consultation
• HR and PR Expertise
• Discretion and Patience
• Confidential and Ethical Practices

Essential Skills and Experience

• Experience working in an HR department
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Resourceful, problem-solving aptitude, self-starter with proven ability to manage multiple tasks with competing priorities.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, HRIS, and Payroll software.

Education, Experience, and Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field or equivalent education and experience.
• 3+ years of Human Resources experience.
• Good knowledge of local, state, and federal employment/labor laws.
• HR certification is a plus.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Additional Requirements

• Local and some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.

Work Environment

• Conducts work in a professional office environment. Routinely uses standard office equipment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing these duties, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, talk, or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies up to 20 pounds.

This job description is intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. It should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of the job incumbents. The Company reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position.