Human Resources Generalist

POSITION SUMMARY:

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

- Administer and assist hiring managers with the talent acquisition and recruitment processes, including attending career fairs, pre-screen and interview applicants, develop and update job descriptions, and schedule pre-employment screening

- Conduct employee onboarding (orientation, hire in HRIS, employment eligibility) and manage the employee separation process (term in HRIS, exit interviews, termination letters)

- Organize and facilitate training and development initiatives, as needed

- Provide support to employees and management relative to standard policies, benefits, hiring processes, etc.; refer more complex inquiries or matters to the Sr. Director of Human Resources, General Counsel, or appropriate department manager or director

- Always maintain integrity and confidentiality; safeguard and protect all sensitive information, including company and departmental information, human resource matters, compliance-related matters, employee personnel information, and payroll information

- Process payroll using ADP on a regular basis for company employees, including payment of bonus and commission payments, ensuring accuracy and timeliness so that employees receive their pay on the agreed-upon dates; generate reports for finance

- Maintain updated and accurate personnel and payroll records in electronic and paper form (i.e., ADP, Excel, Word, paper files, etc.), including date of hire, position, pay rate, training, etc., in compliance with regulatory requirements

- Administer and communicate benefit plans, including enrollments, changes, and terminations, to new hires and current employees

- Assist with planning and execution of special events, including benefits open enrollment, town hall meetings, employee appreciation events or activities, etc.

- Demonstrate professionalism and integrity by using good judgment, reasoning, and timeliness in investigating and responding to inquiries, and in respecting the confidentiality of applicant, employee, company, and customer information

- Create and maintain respectful, cooperative working relationships with managers, directors, employees, vendors, and customers

- Promote company policies and HR programs to create an efficient, professional, and conflict-free workplace

- Assist the Sr. Director of HR with the development, implementation, and compliance of human resource policies

- Assist department managers with performance management, including performance reviews, position changes (promotions, demotions, transfers), and pay rate changes (increases, decreases); maintain updated and current employment and pay data in ADP for all employees; ensure confidential information is not released without proper authorization and in compliance with the company’s confidentiality policy, including for employment verifications of current and former employees

- Gather and analyze data with useful HR metrics, such as employee turnover rates, reasons for termination, time to hire, etc.

- Able to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and assignments while maintaining flexibility to adjust workload as changes occur

- Demonstrate ability to professionally and appropriately handle difficult situations, maintaining confidentiality, as applicable

- Recognize and perform, although not directly assigned, all duties in an independent manner with minimal direction and supervision, seeking guidance, as needed

- Always represent the HR department and the company in a professional manner with both internal and external contacts

- Maintain a well-groomed, professional appearance appropriate for the position and within policy guidelines

- Be dependable, report to work on time, and provide proper notification of whereabouts when absence from work is unavoidable

- Attend seminars/training to update and improve human resource, compliance, and/or industry knowledge, stay up to date on acceptable procedures and ensure compliance with labor regulations, including the timely posting of labor law posters

- Meet regularly with the Sr. Director of Human Resources to ensure stated objectives are satisfactorily met

- Perform all other duties as requested or assigned and as business operations and conditions require

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

- Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field

- 4+ years of human resources experience, preferably in a Generalist role

- HR Certification (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, SPHR)

- Or a combination of education, experience, and certification

- A valid driver’s license

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects to accomplish committed goals and objectives to meet deadlines

- Working understanding and general knowledge of human resource principles, practices, and procedures

- Knowledge of employment and labor laws and the ability to stay up to date on changes (i.e., via SHRM membership or other continuing education methods)

- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

- Aptitude in problem-solving

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills

- Ability to effectively interface with employees, including hourly and management, and work as a team using a results-driven approach

- Ability to manage sensitive information and handle it with tact and professionalism, representing the HR department and company positively to all employees and applicants

- Ability to maintain confidential information is a must

- Proficient with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook), internet, general office equipment (laptop, phone, copier/scanner/fax), and other software programs that may be useful in collecting and analyzing HR data and creating company memos or communication

- Working understanding and knowledge of a human resource information system (HRIS), ADP preferably, or a similar application

In office

Mon-Fri

8am-4pm

May require hours worked outside of the regular schedule