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Form of workJob Title: Human Resources Generalist
General Summary:
The HR Generalist assists with executing the day-to-day functions of the Human Resources department including recruitment, benefits, positive employee relations, compliance, enforcing company policies and practices. This position will support the company’s mission, vision, and values as well as partner closely with all departments to strengthen company culture.
Essential Job Functions:
Recruit, screen, interview applicants and assist hiring teams in the selection of new employees. Maintain applicant tracking system.
Conduct new hire orientation and coordinate onboarding of new employees including completion of required employment paperwork.
Maintain employee data within HRIS and benefits systems, ensuring confidentiality of records.
Track employee benefit eligibility. Process enrollments, changes, terminations. Educate employees on benefit plans, assist with plan communication, and act as a resource for benefits questions and information. Assist employees with benefits claims issues as needed.
Administer leave of absence programs per regulations and company policy.
Plan and coordinate events such as employee appreciation meals, holiday celebrations, employee of the year recognition, wellness activities, etc.
Partner with EHS and onsite nurse to create and implement wellness programs.
Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
Handle employment related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex or sensitive matters to HR Manager and/or appropriate leaders.
Partner with finance team to facilitate bonus programs and unemployment.
Assist with running and analyzing reports from HRIS.
Assist leaders to mitigate risk by educating leaders on employment laws and company policies.
Utilize social media to promote company culture and recruitment strategies.
Must be approachable and demonstrate empathy when required.
Must have excellent time management skills, problem-solving skills, and the ability to handle multiple tasks.
Excellent business writing, editing and proofreading skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent computer skills, proficient in Microsoft Office, proven ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and benefits systems.
Strong organizational skills, interpersonal skills, and attention to detail required.
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Must get along with others.Must be able to actively move through office space to work with staff.
Vision must be correctable to allow reading/viewing of documents and computer screen.
Hearing must be correctable to allow extensive use of telephone and voicemail as well as participate in discussions among large groups.
Education and Experience:
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent experience.
HR Certification preferred (SHRM and/or PHR).
