HR Generalist

HR Generalist

Duration: 12 months

Location: Waco, TX

Summary: The main function of a human resources generalist is to perform the administrative functions, such as employee benefits, recruiting and interviewing, along with strategic planning and policy management. A typical human resources generalist is responsible for enhancing company productivity, increasing performance and improving business results.

Job Responsibilities:

• Serve as a link between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting, and administering contracts and helping resolve work-related problems.
• Advise managers on organizational policy matters such as equal employment opportunity and sexual harassment.
• Plan and conduct new hire orientation.
• Support HR manager with gathering necessary documents and paperwork for refereeing disputes and administering disciplinary procedures.

Skills:

• Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage ones time.
• Knowledge of legal policies and procedures related to hiring practices (i.e., equal employment opportunity and affirmative action).
• Knowledge of benefit and pay-scale systems.
• Previous experience with computer applications, such as Microsoft Word and Excel.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field or equivalent experience required.
• 2-4 years customer service related experience required.

Typical task breakdown:

• Supporting Production Employee HR requests -Leave/Policy Administration -Answering Benefit Questions -Supporting Recruiting and Onboarding Initiatives -Coordinating Learning and Development -Coordinating HR Operational Processes (Unemployment Insurance, -Investigations, Organizational Structure Changes, Pay Changes -Executing Communications Plan -Willing to work outside of scheduled hours

Interaction with team:

• Assisting both professional and production Caterpillar employees within the Waco DC and Work tools locations.

Work environment:

• Office and production floor.