Human Resources Generalist

Description

SUMMARY: Provides support in functional areas of the Personnel Department, will run the daily functions of the Human Resource (HR) to include employee relations, administering pay, benefits, and leave, and enforcing company policies and practices. Performs a variety of routine and multifaceted administrative work, which could include, to administer, processes, and maintain the company benefits programs including medical, dental, vision, life, pension plan, retirement programs and unemployment insurance and long and short-term disability insurance, as well as unpaid time-off leaves and worker's compensation.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintains communications regarding operational activities and personnel in the area of employee selection and transfers with the HR Manager.
• Responsible for implementing, distributing, payment monitoring and assisting employees with the government screening processes/programs, including completing forms and spreadsheets.
• Will maintain open and professional communications with/between customers, vendors, employees and Company Management Staff.
• Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments. This may include safety training, anti-harassment training, professional license, and aptitude exams and certifications.
• Collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Conducts or acquires background checks and employee eligibility verification.
• Implements new hire orientation and employee recognition programs.
• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs, including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
• 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.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommends 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

JOB CONTROLS: Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a diverse workforce. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form, in English. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or employees. Ability to read, write and effectively present information to employees, top management and/or public groups. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: Associate degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or two (2) to three (3) year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy, State and Federal Law or any other company policies and procedures.

Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Database software; Excel Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

Background Investigation: Must submit to a Background Investigation in accordance with the company policy and procedures. Noncompliance with any part of this section, or failure to successfully complete all required components of the Background Investigation, may result in disciplinary action, up to and including demotion or termination. Must return a signed verification of receiving this Job Description.