Human Resources Generalist

SUMMARY:The Human Resources Generalist performs duties at the professional level in some or all of the following functional areas: benefits and leave administration, employee relations, training, performance management, onboarding, recruitment/employment, HRIS systems, employment law compliance and company policy and procedure compliance.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Partner with Human Resources Director, employees, and management to communicate various human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, and other regulations.Recruit, screen, and interview job applicants to fill positions.Monitor and track employee disciplinary actions.Enter and maintain employee changes in HRIS system in timely manner.Gather and prepare reports, data, statistics, presentations and other materials for employee meetings, management meetings and Board meetings as required.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Answer questions respond to emails, phone calls and other HR related inquiries in a timely manner.Assist HR Manager with new employee and volunteer orientations and on-boarding process for personnel including but not limited to badge preparation, timecard distribution, new uniform distribution, background/criminal history checks and drug screens.Maintain and process all unemployment claims in a timely and efficient manner and attend unemployment hearings when necessary.Assist HR Manager in planning and coordinating special projects such as, open enrollment, employee activities, all employee meetings, and other special events.Assist with the Disability Determination certification scheduling, Covid-19 report, regulate posters Fair Labor act, and assist 403B (retirement plan).Coordinates New Hire Orientation, on-boarding and exit processing for employees.Assist with periodic reports, letters, and agendas as necessary and participates in special projects such as Insurance Open Enrollment, Employee Surveys, and CARF etc.Maintain all departmental forms and manuals as well as complete all correspondence and filing as required.Assist with employment verification and social services employment verification requests.Gather and provide data for reporting, affirmative action plan, etc., including applicant log.Assist in overseeing leave management (Personal & Medical) monitors to comply with state and federal laws (LOA’s FMLA).Assist with maintaining job descriptions for all positions/departments.Perform other duties as assigned.QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor’s degree in human resource management, business, or related field, preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.Minimum of two years’ experience in human resources department or related experience.Excellent communication skills in English and Spanish required.Knowledge of federal state and local employment laws.Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point.Must have a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.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.Ability to multi-task, manage multiple priorities.Ability to lift a minimum of 30 pounds.Ability to stand, walk and bend throughout the day.Ability to travel to various locations throughout the territory. #J-18808-Ljbffr Goodwill Industries Of El Paso Inc