Human Resources Generalist

A Human Resources Generalist is a mid-level Human Resources professional who serves as a general expert in a wide range of human resource-related tasks. He or she is expected to be a conceptual thinker with fantastic organizational & conflict management skills. One should have excellent negotiation & problem-solving skills with the ability to multitask & adapt in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
To ensure success, the HR Generalist should exhibit strong decision-making skills with a deep understanding of employee relationships, staffing management & training. Top talent will be comfortable managing grey areas, systematized in payroll processing, effective at scheduling & methodical in the recruitment process. While this person would be responsible for creating, updating & applying all HR policies & company guidelines & making sure they adhere to standards & laws initiated by Local, State & Federal authorities.
Responsibilities include:

• Participating in developing organizational guidelines & procedures
• Responsible for the full cycle recruitment & selection process while collaborating with departmental managers to understand the skills & competencies required for openings. (this includes managing multiple job requisitions, posting, & managing jobs on career sites, screening, qualifying, interviewing, participating in career fairs & securing contract labor)
• Accurately processes payroll for hourly & salaried staff (to include payroll deductions, salary adjustments, timesheet reconciliation & time/attendance tracking)
• Conduct GPC New Hire Orientation, new hire onboarding & offboarding processes (training, terminations, exit interviews)
• Maintaining physical & digitals administrative files for employees & their documents, benefits, & attendance records (ensures that all appropriate paperwork is complete & timely)
• Provide HR reporting & support on employee relations, performance management (disputes & investigations), progressive discipline, interpretation of policies & procedures & addressing employee grievances
• Review, track, & document compliance with mandatory & non-mandatory training, continuing education, & work assessments. This includes safety training, anti-harassment training, & aptitude exams
• Ensure consistent application of company policies/procedures & compliance with all federal & state laws regulating the employment relationship as well as company expectations
• Performs basic supervisory duties of HR & any associated departmental staff
• Represent the company in handling unemployment claims processing as needed
• Support benefits administration by conducting benefits orientation, responding to benefits questions, & holding the annual enrollment process
• Responsible for timely & accurately updating all employment data in the HRIS system
• Facilitates monthly HR events & leadership meetings including but not limited to compensation, benefits, & leave; disciplinary matters; productivity, recognition, & strategies to increase employee morale; occupational health & safety; & training & development.
• Respond to inquiries/communicates effectively with personnel with excellent customer service
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, & new technologies in Human Resources, talent management, & employment law
• Timely & proper processing of Operational & HR-related expenses through the digital PO system
• Perform other duties/ tasks as determined by the Human Resource Manager

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal & written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, & conflict resolution skills
• Excellent organizational skills & attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical & problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks & to delegate them when appropriate
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, & confidentiality
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organizations HRIS, Payroll, Billing, & Talent Management systems

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or Business preferred
• 4-7 years' experience in Human Resources with a broad scope of knowledge base & demonstrated competency in State & Federal law, recruitment/staffing, payroll & employee relations
• Strong relationship building skills
• PeopleSoft (HR) & Kronos experience strongly preferred
• Conflict Management skills
• Self-starter with excellent follow up skills
• Team Player with a positive attitude
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suites

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