The role of an HR Generalist is crucial in supporting various HR functions within our organization. The person in this role will be responsible for assisting with day-to-day HR operations, providing support to both employees and management, and ensuring compliance with company policies, legal regulations, and procedures. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of HR best practices and excellent interpersonal skills.
Responsibilities:
- Serves as the lead to administrate employee status changes, closeout of onboarding, and management of off-boarding processes.
- Works with Director of Employee Experience & TA to implement new hire orientation, employee experience/engagement programs, and employee recognition programs.
- Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments.
- Identifies and designs HR reporting supporting HR KPIs and metrics; analyzes data trends in the metrics and recommends/implements solutions to improve data trends.
- 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.
- Custodian and management of employee personnel files.
- Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
- May participate in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
- Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations and recommended best practices; reviews policies and procedures to maintain compliance.
- Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
- May oversee the scheduling, assignments, and daily workflow of subordinate staff in the department.
- May assist with constructive and timely performance evaluations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, 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 prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate.
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
- Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
- Associates degree required; Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience preferred.
- At least one year of human resource management experience is highly preferred.
- SHRM-CP or PHR is preferred.