Human Resources Generalist

Position Overview

Under limited supervision, is responsible for various elements to support the Human Resources department. Typical job responsibilities include assisting and supporting management in ensuring that the HR function operates in a manner that meets the operational and developmental needs of Four Rivers Nuclear Partnership management and personnel, and ensures site compliance with all contractual, statutory and regulatory requirements. The specific work assignment may include duties or activities that assist and support management in two or more of the following functional areas, in addition to other duties as assigned:

Functional

• Assists in administration of the company-wide recruiting/assignment plan for all key/strategic job positions and relocation program.
• Conducts new hire orientation and ensures accurate completion of all new hire paperwork, to include but not limited to, appropriate background checks and substantiating documentation/reporting.
• Counsels/educates employees on the various benefit selections available.
• Maintains legally required HR postings.
• Administers employee health, welfare and retirement plans company-wide in accordance to federal and state regulations, contract requirements and plan provisions.
• Ensures proper completion of termination paperwork.
• Assists in the development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures.
• Handles employee relations counseling, outplacement counseling and exit interviewing.
• Administers compensation program.
• Develops and maintains affirmative action program, files EEO-1 report annually and other contract deliverable reports as specified.
• Assists with tasks associated with unionized workforce represented by a collective bargaining agreement.

Competencies

• Conducts research and recommendations for various HR activities.
• Interfaces with groups inside and outside the organization (other HR departments, unions, SBUs, projects, vendors).
• Assists with maintaining positive employee relations.
• May be assigned special projects.
• Administers compensation program.
• Monitors performance evaluation program.
• Generally accomplished in one HR functional area - compensation, benefit administration, employment, professional development/training, labor relations, etc.
• Performs duties moderately complex in nature.
• Other job related duties as assigned.
• Maintains knowledge of and demonstrates ability to perform work safely in accordance with all approved safety policies, procedures and applicable regulations and performs assigned duties in a safe manner.
• Actively participates in Safety Work Groups.

Minimum Requirements

• BA/BS degree in a related field and 3 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Typical experience ranges from 3 - 6 years.
• Strong PC skills to include Microsoft software.
• Must have basic understanding of federal and state policies and regulations.
• Basic interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Basic knowledge of Human Resources policies and procedures.

Working Conditions

Work in an office at a normal environmental restoration atmosphere (outdated and/or abandoned facilities or industrial field environments). May also work at off-project sites representing the organization at various types of locations throughout the community for business purposes. Potential exposure to equipment movement hazards, dangerous chemicals/solvents or hazardous and radioactive materials if proper safety procedures are not followed.

Ability to perform sedentary to light work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally (any exertion of force/lifting greater than 45 pounds requires usage of a two person "buddy system"), non-repetitive, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly, repetitive; performing such activities as lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing, pulling, standing, walking, grasping, kneeling, stooping, reaching.

Ability to perform primary office duties including heavy computer usage.

In some cases radiological training may be required.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this position. Principal duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the overall purpose of this job.

This job description does not state or imply that the above are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform job-related duties as requested by management. All requirements are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.