Human Resource Generalist

Human Resources Generalist

Human Resources Generalist provides support to the organization on various HR functions such as Recruitment, Onboarding & Retention, Employee Communications, Legislative Compliance, Benefit Administration, Labour & Employee Relations, and Training / Organizational Development.

Key Activities include but are not limited to:

• Recruitment, Onboarding & Retention
• Full cycle, internal and external, recruitment (hourly & salaried):
• Responsible for internal job posting.
• Collaborate with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Screen, interview and recommend candidates for further consideration.
• Schedule pre-employment testing
• Responsible for new hire orientation (including explanation of benefits provided by company)
• Administer exit interview for hourly employees and provide support to HR Manager on salaried exit interview.
• Administer the onboarding and offboarding process, liaising with payroll for employee record maintenance.
• Provide management with analysis of information on exit interviews and appropriate recommendations
• Employee Communications
• Develop effective employee communication to disseminate accurate and current information for programs and practices.
• Coordinate monthly team communication meetings.
• Lead the coordination of company-sponsored activities such as social activities, community fundraising etc.
• Manage service award and retirement employee recognition.
• Participate in the Joint Health and Safety Committee, supporting communication and distribution of agendas/minutes, etc.
• Legislative Compliance
• Support the HR Manager with the updating and creation of policies to ensure the organization is meeting legislative requirements.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Assist with database maintenance.
• Stay abreast of developments in the areas of human resources and training.
• Labor/Employee Relations
• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
• Administer Collective Agreement (Canadian location only, where applicable) along with company policies/procedures while resolving employee issues including progressive discipline.
• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
• Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Training/Organizational Development
• Develop training and support materials for policy and practices.
• Coordinate training efforts and compliance with regulations and practices.
• Responsible for record-keeping, monitoring and measuring the effectiveness of training programs conducted at the division.
• Assist with division training efforts, facility management, materials, equipment, training records, training matrix.
• Absenteeism and Attendance Management
• Support the site with absenteeism related to Disability Management, including Short Term Disability (Canadian location only).
• Manage Attendance log. Send out disciplinary actions weekly.
• Support the site with absenteeism related to Family Medical Leave Act, Leave of Absence, VESSA, USERRA, including Short Term Disability.
• Provide employees with paperwork for Family Medical Leave Act, Leave of Absence, VESSA, USERRA, including Short Term Disability, prepare and submit Employer paperwork, maintain log and communication with internal stakeholders regarding status of leaves and return to work.
• Maintain records liaising with front line leadership to ensure accuracy of records and liability to the business minimized.
• Benefit Administration
• Supports the administration of the Benefit program, including enrolling/terminating employees, assisting with the resolution of benefit issues, auditing & processing of invoices, liaising between employees & service provider as required.
• Educate employees on benefits provided by the organization.

Core Competencies:

• Relationship Building - Conflict Management
• Time Management/Priority Setting - Concern for Safety
• Attention to Detail - Legislation, Policies, Procedures and Standards

Minimum Qualifications (Experience & Education):

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource, Business Administration, or other related field preferred
• SHRM-CP (Us locations), CHRP (Canadian locations) designation preferred.

Previous Experience Required

• 3+ years of previous Human Resource or related experience preferred.
• For Canadian location previous experience in Union environment preferred

Skills, Abilities & Equipment Operated:

• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent negotiation/facilitation skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite of products
• Excellent written, verbal and comprehension skills
• Highly organized and service oriented