Human Resources Generalist

The Human Resources Generalist will run the daily/weekly/monthly functions of the Human Resource (HR) department including hiring and interviewing staff, CBA management, administering pay, benefits, and leave, and supporting company policies and practices. This position will serve as a partner to department heads and leaders in employee management and development.

WORK HOURS: M-F 8 am – 5 pm (This is not a remote position it is in office located in Minneapolis)

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. The Essential functions listed below are intended as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. *

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments. This may include safety training, anti-harassment training, professional licensure, and aptitude exams and certifications.
• Assists with negotiations and interpretations of Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
• Recruits, interviews, and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Conducts or acquires background checks and employee eligibility verifications.
• Implements new hire orientation and employee recognition programs.
• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
• Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in Human Resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Processes payroll and all related activities including year-end.
• Evaluates current processes to change, train and implement for efficiencies.

SUPERVISORY (Assists supervisors in the following processes.)

• Prioritizes, assign and direct work and projects.
• Coordinates work schedules and manage leave requests.
• Effectively recommends the hire, transfer, assignment, promotion, reward, discipline, suspension, or discharge of employees.
• Establishes work standards, provide coaching and feedback, and conduct employee performance evaluations.
• Provides for ongoing training of employees in emerging methods, trends, and technologies, and proper and safe work methods and procedures.
• Monitors staff to ensure compliance with established methods, guidelines, standards and procedures.
• Effectively recommends adjustments or other actions in employee grievances.
• Delegates authority and responsibilities to others as needed.
• Disseminates instructions and information to employees through oral and written communications.

OTHER RELATED DUTIES

• Maintains awareness of pertinent legislation, regulations, and professional developments that may affect operations, and disseminate information to appropriate personnel.
• Represents the organization to outside groups and organizations.
• Attends and make presentations at meetings.
• Performs related tasks as required.
• Periodically participates in client and/or community events.
• Note – no assistant is provided only backup for payroll when you are out.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Experience:

• Experience running ADP payroll is a must.
• Experience writing job descriptions for exempt and non-exempt employees.
• Previous experience working in a banking environment.
• Scanning and Electronic filing of personnel documents

• Incentive comp and salary administration a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems.
• Experience with a union Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and dealing with grievances.
• Embrace and support the UBT Mission Statement and Core Values (will provide).

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• At least one year of human resource management experience preferred.
• SHRM-CP or PHR/SPHR a plus.

Physical Demands: This work requires the exertion of lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds intermittently; work regularly requires sitting, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions, frequently requires walking and reaching with hands and arms and occasionally requires standing and stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.

Personal Protective Equipment: None.

Work Environment: Work is generally performed in an office environment with standard office equipment and furnishings available. Occasionally, may be required to attend off-site training.