HR Generalist

Job Summary

The HR Generalist role aids with all major areas of the Human Resources function within the company to continue an ever-developing focus on the employee experience.

In the position, the HR Generalist will have daily, weekly and monthly goals and responsibilities in a variety of HR functions including employment procedure, benefit administration, leave management and personnel management. The role works as part of an HR team to focus on perspective and current employees to deliver a consistently high and positive employee experience.

Suitability for position:

To be a strong performer in this role, an individual must be able to perform all essential duties to a high standard. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education & Experience:   

• A Bachelor’s degree is desired or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Three years of direct training or experience within Human Resources.
• Administrative training or experience.

Specialized skills

• Understanding of general Human Resource policies and procedures.
• Good knowledge of employment and labor law.
• Great knowledge of MS Office and HRIS’s such as Oracle, SAP or PeopleSoft,
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be comfortable communicating both in person and electronically as part of the job.
• An ability to use critical thinking to problem solve both in a team setting and on own.

Certificates, License, Registrations:

• Must possess a valid Type 3, Driver’s License.
• SHRM Membership desired.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Oversees and runs the company talent acquisition process.
• Perform pre-hire and post-hire processes to ensure newly hired employees are onboarded correctly and within compliance of any and all required guidelines.

• Assist in the administration of Human Resources policy including development and communication using the company SharePoint site.
• Provide support to employees in any HR related topics including LOA, compensation, work environment and any other company related situations that may surface.
• Maintain prompt and professional communication to ensure all HR related requests and needs are handled in a timely fashion.
• Maintain employee files both electronically and physically.
• Promote HR programs and initiatives to ensure universal understanding and expectations of ethical work environments.
• Utilizing HR specific software, sort and analyze information using HR metrics to analyze and improve efficiencies.
• Remain up to date on current HR laws and regulations and communicate when require including state and federal acts.

Disclaimer:  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position.  They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees so classified.  All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.