Job Description
Description
The Human Resource Generalist is responsible for performing HR-related duties on a professional level and works closely with senior HR management in supporting the field operations. This position carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: onboarding, HRIS and employee file administration, compliance, employee relations, policy implementation, and employment law compliance.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Serves as the primary administrator for the human resource information system, including the set-up and maintenance of employee documents, appropriate settings, approvals/workflow, time off, access levels, etc. to ensure maximum functionality.
- Organizes and leads weekly or monthly meetings with field leaders to discuss ongoing business needs
- Develops strategies to strengthen relationships between People Operations and Field Operations.
- Review current HR trends and best practices as well as employment laws and regulations
- Reviewing job descriptions to ensure they adequately describe open positions
- Providing coaching and guidance to team members and leaders to consistently build an ongoing succession plan
- Oversees and coordinates new employee on-boarding into the HRIS system ensuring completion of the new hire employee file including required forms and compliance documents.
- 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.
- In partnership with People Operations management and field leadership, respond to employee relation issues such as employee complaints, harassment allegations and escalated issues.
- Partners with employees and management to communicate various human resource policies, procedures, laws, standards and other government regulations
Requirements
- Ability to manage time effectively, handle multiple responsibilities concurrently and respond to rapidly changing priorities
- Strong organizational skills and follow through
- Ability to think critically, logically and creatively
- Ability to communicate clearly both in writing and verbally
- Emotional Intelligence and ability to remain calm, thoughtful and professional when dealing with employee issues, investigations, or outbursts
- Must be a team player with excellent interpersonal skills
- Must be self-managed person that can work on a variety of responsibilities with a diverse team with minimal direction or oversight
- Proficiency and familiarity with Outlook, Word and Excel
- Continuously pursues additional HR knowledge to assist in growth within the position
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
- At least one year of human resource management experience preferred.
- SHRM, PHR (preferred, not required)
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
- Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.