Human Resources Generalist

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

The HR Generalist will provide professional and administrative support for HR functions including staffing/recruiting, employee relations, HRIS data management, compensation, leave of absence / workers compensation, safety, records management, policy and procedure, training, employment law, and organizational development.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Acts as HR Business Partner for the assigned business unit, performing daily administration of HR functions.
• Coordinates recruiting process; including screening resumes, scheduling interviews, soliciting hiring manager feedback, presenting offers, and conducting background checks.
• Conducts new hire orientation ensuring employees have a positive onboarding experience.
• Inputs HRIS data and maintains employee personnel records.
• Interfaces with Payroll to troubleshoot and resolve employee payroll issues.
• Responsible for generation of ad hoc reports as needed.
• Provides managers and employees answers to questions related to company policies and procedures and basic benefits related inquiries.
• Works with employees and leadership on leave of absences and workers compensation claims.
• Partners with Environmental Health & Safety to promote a safe working environment.
• Administers tracking of employee training and performance review completion.
• Assists with performance management and employee relation concerns, conducting full scope investigations as needed, and prepares employee corrective actions and performance improvement plans.
• Responsible for planning and implementing employee appreciation events.
  
  
  
  • Recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to improve efficiency of the department and to enhance the overall workplace culture.
  • Other HR duties as assigned.
  
  
  
  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

None

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Required:

• Must have effective interpersonal and customer service skills and able to interact with all levels of employees and management.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality and possess and maintain a high level of professionalism.
• Ability to manage, protect, and maintain confidential information.
• Must be able to articulate and implement HR strategy.
• Strong experience and significant working knowledge of Federal and State employment laws.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Must be detail oriented and be able to multi-task.
• Effective problem-solving skills with the ability to resolve problems with tact, courtesy and diplomacy.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, challenging environment.
• Proficient computer skills to include Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and HRIS software.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, or related field
  
  
  
  • Additional experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
  • Years of Human Resources experience required per level:
    
    
    
    • HR Generalist I: 1-3 years
    
    
    
    
  
  
  
  

Preferred:

• PHR / SPHR certification a plus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Office and/or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, 10-key, phones).
• May work extended hours and weekends as needed.
• May be required to lift up to 50 pounds.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• 0 - 5% May be required.

THE ABOVE STATEMENTS ARE INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK BEING PERFORMED BY INDIVIDUALSiASSIGNED TO THIS CLASSIFICATION. THEY ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE CONSTRUED AS AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES AND SKILLS REQUIRED OF PERSONNEL SO CLASSIFIED.

A REVIEW OF THIS CLASSIFICATION HAS EXCLUDED THE MARGINAL FUNCTIONS OF THE CLASSIFICATION THAT AREiINCIDENTAL TO THE PERFORMANCE OF FUNDAMENTAL JOB JUTIES. ALL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ARE ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS AND ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PERFORM THIS JOB PROFICIENTLY.i THE REQUIREMENTS LISTED IN THIS DOCUMENT ARE THE MINIMUM LEVELS OF KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, OR ABILITIES

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