HR Generalist 3- Welfare and Self Reliance

The purpose of this role is to support HR core/essential work for the Welfare and Self-Reliance Services Department requiring senior professional knowledge. Employees at this level work under minimal supervision, have a comprehensive working knowledge, and handle complex issues and problems. This role reports to the HR Department Manager, with frequent partnership with the workforce and department leaders, the department HR team, and COEs.

Employees are expected to work on-site Monday through Wednesday at the Church Office Building in Salt Lake City, with the option to work remotely on Thursday and Friday.

• Accountable to deliver the following essential activities within the assigned department(s)
• Interpret, administer, and implement HR Policy/guiding principles
• Administer HR Policy administration and support for general leave of absence, FMLA, as well as accommodation needs under the ADA and Workers Compensation
• Lead talent acquisition standard recruiting includes screening, interviewing, and consulting
• Serve as the first point of contact for high-volume employee and manager inquiries regarding various HR policies and employee relation situations.
• Coach leadership regarding compensation decisions including; promotion, merit, in-line pay adjustments, FTE headcount adjustments, etc.
• Coach leadership regarding performance management, including talent calibrations, terminations for cause, employee disputes, RIF efforts, and management of labor relations (unionized workforce where applicable).
• Other duties as assigned

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field
• 4 years of industry-related experience
• Comprehensive working knowledge of HR operations
• Familiarity with best practices of HR functions
• Key skills and core competencies include the ability to:
  • High volume transactions with attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
  • Time management and multitasking are vital to handle the wide variety of responsibilities simultaneously.
  • Ability to handle pressure and remain productive with professionalism and sound judgment.
  • Build relationships with store managers and business leaders
  • Presentation skills for core business leader meetings and councils
  • Technological aptitude to pull HR reports and HR analytics to leverage data for decision-making.
  • Consult with business leaders on approaches to managing people
  • Deliver excellent customer service
  • Problem solve and provide effective solutions
  • Coach and develop employees
  • Facilitate organizational change
  • Communicate effectively in writing and verbally through influence and compromise
  • Collaborate and work effectively in a team
  • Successfully perform the essential functions of the job; there may be physical requirements that need to be met, such as sitting for extended periods of time and using computer monitors/equipment.
  • Local travel to store locations required. Some store visits may require plane travel and overnight stays

Preferred:

• Master's degree in a related field

• PHR/SHRM-CP or SPHR / SHRM-SCP Preferred