Human Resources Generalist

Job Title: Human Resources Generalist

Department: Human Resources

Reports To: HR Manager

Status: Exempt

Direct Reports: None

Job Type: Onsite full time

Working hours: Flexible schedule, Monday through Friday.

Job Summary:

The HR Generalist is responsible for providing full-cycle HR support to assigned location and/or customer groups in all HR functional areas including recruiting, hiring, on-boarding, benefit administration, policy administration, HR systems, leave of absence program, federal and state compliance, HR administrative support, employee relations, employee communications, offboarding, and implementing and providing support with HR projects and initiatives.

Main Duties and Responsibilities (Other duties may be assigned)

· Provide excellent customer service as main HR point of contact to internal and external HR customers.

· Monitor and update manning charts weekly for open positions to fill

· Assist with staffing efforts from recruitment to hiring for assigned searches leveraging the use of HRIS/ATS capabilities and resources available

· Conduct new hire orientation and coordinate the on-boarding process for newly hired employees

· Manage conversion process of temporary team members

· Conduct offboarding process ensuring timeliness, accuracy and consistent application of policies and regulatory requirements. Conduct exit interviews to determine reasons behind voluntary separations.

· Manages team member records (both hard files and electronic files) ensuring they are kept updated and accurate

· Review hourly employees’ timecards ensuring they are accurate and closed in a timely manner.

· Perform transactions in HR systems (HRIS, Time & Attendance/Payroll, ATS, LMS, etc.) ensuring integrity and accuracy of data at the level of key user, back-up administrator or administrator as assigned.

· Assist employees with inquiries (e.g., policies, benefits, payroll, time keeping, HR self-service system, etc.)

· Provide administration to leave of absences (FMLA, PTO/sick, personal, etc.)

· Provide assistance with retention and engagement initiatives. Plan and coordinate employee events as necessary

· Assist with employee communications leveraging the use systems and tools available

· Provide counsel to leaders on employee matters and organizational policies and procedures including how to properly handle performance/disciplinary matters

· Maintain knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions and ensure policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance

· Facilitate the effective resolution of day-to-day HR matters including assisting with complaints investigation and proposing recommendations to ensure fair and consistent treatment based on past practice, policies and regulatory requirements

· Develop subject matter expert knowledge and expertise in assigned areas of responsibility and cross-train other team members as necessary

· Develop and maintain standard work instructions for processes and tasks in assigned areas of responsibility. Provide input for continuous improvement opportunities to HR processes/tasks

· Provide assistance with the implementation of new programs, initiatives and projects as assigned.

· Role model adherence to company policies including 5S and Safety protocols

· Assist with HR-related audits from external parties

· Perform other related duties as assigned.

Key Competencies:

· Understanding and ability to interpret and apply company policies and Federal/State employment laws.

· Experience supporting multiple functional areas.

· The ability to set expectations for employee behavior and act as a cultural role model. Capable of providing accurate and candid feedback, and effectively coaching and influencing employees and managers

· Highly customer focused with the ability to develop solid relationships at all levels within the organization.

· Strong analytical, planning skills and critical thinking required.

· Strong attention to detail and ability to effectively manage a variety of projects and tasks.

· Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skill

Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work

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