The Senior Human Resources (HR) Generalist will assist and support Human Resources Business Partner(s) in multiple facets of Workforce Management, including workforce strategy, project management, data collection and analysis, and employee development.
- Support HRBP(s) in designing and implementing workforce strategies to optimize productivity, including preparation of charts, presentations, decks, and requested spreadsheets.
- Help build and develop relationships with key stakeholders and managers to provide thought partnership and subject matter expertise on employee management best practices, systems, and resources.
- Conduct analyses of employment-related data and prepare required reports, including compiling raw data into usable reports to assist with reporting needs of the HRBP(s) and various departments.
- Participate in the development of Workforce Management objectives, including identifying future staffing needs.
- Identify key trends and partner with other members of the Workforce Management team to deliver customized programs and services to client areas which address organizational development, performance management, compensation, compliance, recruitment, and employee relations.
- Work closely with the Employee Relations area on any employee or departmental issues that arise.
- Assist with the Authority's performance management process by working with various department's on creating and communicating performance goals.
- Help departments navigate and find answers to questions about Workforce Management policies and programs covering several or all of the following: recruiting, compensation, benefits, training, attendance, and safety.
- Represent the HRBP's and Workforce Management in facilitating various department meetings and committees.
- Assist DEI and Learning and Development in authority initiatives and departmental communications.
- Contribute to the development, revision, and communication of Authority procedures and policies to continually improve efficiency of the Workforce Management department and Authority as a whole, and to improve employee experience.
- Help with development and implementation of talent management strategies and succession planning.
- Ensure legal compliance with state and federal regulations and applicable employment laws and statutes.
- Perform all other duties and projects that may be assigned.
Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations. See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions.
- Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field
- Four (4) years of Human Resources experience
- Demonstrated experience supporting client HR needs.
- Experience in a fast-paced team environment with strong attention to detail
- Demonstrated knowledge of commonly used concepts, best practices, and procedures within HR
- Resourceful, analytical, and problem-solving aptitude
- Excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, ethics, and cultural awareness
- Demonstrated experience responding to clients with a customer service attitude.
- Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook) and comfortable learning new technical systems as needed.
- Strong awareness of state and federal employment regulations
- A High School Diploma or GED with an additional seven (7) years of directly related experience substitutes for the bachelor's degree requirement.
- An associate degree from an accredited institution an additional three (3) years of directly related experience substitutes for the bachelor's degree requirement.
- A master's degree in a related subject substitute for two (2) years of general experience.
- A nationally recognized certification, or statewide/professional certification in a related field substitutes for one year of experience
- Experience with HRIS systems
- Additional HR training or experience
- PHR or SPHR certification
- Experience working in a union environment.
Employment Type: Full-Time