Human Resources Generalist

Job Summary

Job Responsibilities

• Under direction of HR Leader, responsible for performing a variety of HR functions which may include: benefit administration, performance and compensation management, recruiting/staffing, employee relations, implementation of policies and procedures, training, HRIS support and employee communications
• Communicate HR policies and procedures
• May handle terminations and corrective action issues
• Perform exit interviews with terminating employees
• Assist with investigations involving harassment, EEOC, and similar types of claims ensuring legal compliance, as directed
• Comply with all state and federal regulations
• Assist in administering the compensation program including the execution of the annual performance appraisal process
• Communicate benefit policies and changes
• Coordinate open enrollment activities
• Working with third-party provider, research and resolve complex employee benefit problems and questions
• Administer leaves of absence, FMLA, workers’ compensation and STD/LTD processes
• Assist managers in conducting needs analysis for open positions
• Source candidates using a variety of methods (i.e., Internet, career fairs, colleges, etc) from both internal and external sources
• May process new hires and onboard all new employees
• Ensure timely submittal and processing of employee data via HRIS systems (original new hire data and changes, as appropriate)
• Compile statistical reports for the department or regulatory agencies (i.e., DCAA, EEO, AAP, internal audit teams, etc)
• Work closely with payroll department
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
• Work closely with management at all levels

Job Responsibilities Part II

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field and 2+ years of experience in human resource management
• Background in employment law and other government compliance regulations is preferred
• Ability to objectively coach employees and management through complex, difficult and emotional issues
• Ability to research and analyze various different type of data information
• Ability to make recommendations to effectiveness resolve problems or issues by using judgment that is consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulation or government law
• Ability to organize and prioritize work
• Ability to coach and develop other employees less experienced in HR
• Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of HR administration
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of various software packages (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, ADP, etc)
• MS Office skills required HRIS experience preferred
• SPHR or PHR certification preferred