HR Generalist

JOB SUMMARY

The Human Resource (HR) Generalist is responsible for performing HR-related duties on a professional level, providing assistance to the HR lead in supporting the company’s multiple locations. The HR Generalist will perform a wide variety of daily functions germane to the HR department, yet ultimately leading to the success of the employee base.
This is a security-sensitive position and requires utmost confidentiality with all employer and employee information.

 

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

• Updates and maintains HCM system.
• Responsible for bi-weekly payroll administration, including ensuring completion of tax filing and retirement plan contributions.
• Assists with benefits administration, open enrollment and benefits education.
• 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.
• Conducts or acquires background checks and employee eligibility verifications.
• Facilitates the onboarding of newly hired candidates, including implementation of new hire orientation.  
• 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.
• 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.
• Creates and maintains employee files while ensuring compliance.
• Creates and ships new hire welcome packets for each new hire.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Assists with employee engagement initiatives and tracking.
• Assists with recruiting and interviewing candidates for our Network vacancies; may collaborate with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Completes employment verifications.
• Maintains company organizational chart and employee directory.
• Leads and administers employee recognition program(s).
• Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly proficient computer knowledge, specifically of MS Word and Excel
• Proficient in MS PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat
• Excellent interpersonal 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 act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HCM system

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of three years’ human resource generalist experience
• SHRM-CP a plus

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and viewing a computer monitor
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds on occasion
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities/locations