Human Resources Generalist

Summary:

The human resources generalist is responsible for performing all HR related duties on a professional level with senior management supporting all departments.  This position carries our responsibilities in the following functional areas:  benefits administration, employee relations, training, performance management, onboarding, policy implementation, recruitment and employment law compliance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Administers various human resource plans and procedures for all employees.
• Administers the compensation program; monitors the performance evaluation program and revises as necessary.
• Performs benefits administration to include change reporting and communicating benefit information to employees.
• Conducts all recruitment efforts for all personnel; job description creation, job posting, pre-screen, interviewing, and new-employee orientations.
• Handles employee relations counseling, and exit interviewing.
• Maintains company organization charts.
• Administers all personnel leaves.
• Maintains compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day to day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Provides performance management guidance (coaching, counselling, and disciplinary actions).
• Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, increase productivity and retention.
• Administers new employee paperwork, benefits enrollment, I-9s, e-verify, and background tests.
• Maintains personnel files in compliance with applicable legal requirements.
• Processes personnel action forms and ensures proper approvals.
• Maintains open door policy to actively promote employee interaction and communication.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements/Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field preferred or equivalent education and experience
• 3 – 5 years human resources generalist experience required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent teamwork skills
• Exercise discretion when dealing with confidential issues
• Must have proficiency with MS Office
• Strong employment law knowledge
• Knowledge and experience with employment law, compensation, recruitment, employee relations, engagement, development and benefits administration.
• Strong work ethic; ensures proper handling of sensitive information and demonstrates a high level of confidentiality.
• Detail oriented
• Ethical Conduct

Status                                                                                  

Non Exempt