Human Resources Generalist

Position Summary:

The HR Sr Generalist performs human resources-related duties at the professional level and may fulfill responsibilities in some or all the following functional areas: talent acquisition, employee relations, employee engagement programs, benefits, compensation, workers’ compensation, training, and development. Position has cross functional knowledge of all areas of Human Resources to support the organization needs within this role. The Sr Generalist supports HR practices and objectives that will provide an employee-oriented, high-performance culture that emphasizes empowerment, quality, goal attainment, recruitment, and ongoing development of a superior workforce.

Responsibilities:

• Manage recruiting, onboarding and off-boarding process, documents, and workflows.
• Screen, recruit, and interview potential employees
• Serve as contact for employees and answer questions regarding HR policies and procedures.
• Provide guidance on employee behavior and conflict resolution.
• Conduct investigations in response to employee complaints
• Implement company culture, values, and policies.
• Coordinate company events focused on employee engagement.
• Scrutinize and optimize a comprehensive training program for a wide range of positions.
• Work with HR Director to manage, escalate, and address existing employee issues.
• Administer benefits policy, including things like LOAs and PTO requests.
• Administer performance reviews and compensation adjustments.
• Continue to evolve company policies and procedures to ensure compliance and best practices.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance; partner closely with the legal and finance teams as needed; Possess knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Participate in the development of a safe and healthy workplace.
• Complete other projects/tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources management or equivalent required.
• 5+ years of HR experience required.
• Specialized training in employment law, compensation, organizational planning, organization development, employee relations, safety, training, and preventive labor relations.
• Experience in the administration of HR programs and policies.
• Experience in payroll processing.
• PHR, SPHR or other HR certification, a plus

• Experience with hiring hourly employees.
• Demonstrated ability with training and development programs.
• Adept with performance management and investigations
• Proficiency with employee relations and EEO
• Skilled in employee benefits administration
• Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment, including excel and demonstrated skills in database management and record keeping.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills with the ability to persuade.
• Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills.
• Evidence of the practice of a high level of confidentiality