Human Resources Generalist

Position Title: HR Generalist

Classification:

Regular Full-Time

Location:

Atlanta, GA (*On-site) - t

his position resides at our corporate office conveniently located 

just north of 285 and east of 75 in Atlanta, GA

* Incumbent must work in office in Atlanta four (4) days per week and may work remotely one (1) day per week with manager approval

Reports To:

Human Resources Manager

Who We Are and What We Do

The Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia (MEAG Power) is a nonprofit, statewide electric generation and transmission organization. MEAG Power is among the top public power companies nationwide in terms of annual net generation, megawatt-hour sales and electric revenue. Its diverse, clean energy portfolio – delivering 66% emissions-free energy in 2016 – compares favorably with both the state and national averages. Our diversified generation delivered energy portfolio Includes nuclear, hydro, gas, coal & solar.

What We Value

Customer Focus        Integrity       Excellence      Teamwork     Stewardship   Responsiveness

The Role We Seek to Fill

This HR Generalist position has a significant impact on all aspects of the employee lifecycle and is an integral part of our organization. Under limited supervision, the HR Generalist contributes to the expert delivery and support of the following HR service areas:

- Compensation and Benefits

- Data Analytics and Reporting

- Talent Acquisition and Talent Management

- Leave of Absence Management

- Onboarding and Offboarding

- Employee Relations

- Employee Engagement and Retention

- Back-up for Sr. Payroll Administrator

- Employment Policies and Compliance

- Communications and Culture

- Learning & Development Planning

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

This is a fantastic opportunity to deepen your knowledge in all areas of Human Resources and contribute to process improvements. We are specifically looking for someone who is eager to learn and grow in the role.

The HR Team is Seeking

- A team player who will pitch in where needed will ask for assistance when needed

- A confident self-starter who realizes that what you do impacts other people and you choose to give your personal best in all you do

- A lifelong learner with the desire to learn and grow with other members of the HR team

- A pleasant and professional person who can have some fun at work

Education and Knowledge Required for Success

- A bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field with at least 8 years of demonstrated related experience -

a combination of education and related experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree

- Deep knowledge of ADP Workforce Now and Workforce Manager

Preferred

- Intermediate skills in MS Office software with emphasis on Excel

- Knowledge of general HR functions and employment related laws

- Full cycle recruiting experience (LinkedIn Recruiter experience

Preferred)

- Broad knowledge and expertise in all benefits and insurances such as health, life, dental, vision, STD, LTD, FSA, AD&D, LTD, COBRA, Workers Compensation, unemployment, FMLA, 403(b) and pension plans

Preferred

- PHR/SPHR or the willingness to pursue certification 

Preferred

MEAG Power offers a robust benefits package including

- Heath, Vision, and Dental coverage as well as opt out incentives

- Health and Dependent Care FSAs

Employer paid benefits include;

- Vacation and Sick days

- 10 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday

- Short term Disability (after 1 year of service)

- Long term Disability

- Basic Life and AD&D

Additional Voluntary Plans

are available

Retirement Planning

- A defined benefit plan (pension)

- Two (2) tax deferred retirement plans with a generous match program.

Please note that pre-employment drug testing and background screening are required.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee may lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and depth perception.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually low.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

MEAG Power is an equal opportunity employer. MEAG Power provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

MEAG Power is a drug-free workplace

. External candidates are required to pass a drug test and background screening before beginning employment.