HR Generalist I

Essential Responsibilities:

• Implements and administers human resources programs such as employment, compensation, employee relations, and organizational development.
• Advises staff on human resource related issues, rules, policies, and regulations. 
• Conducts classification compliance audits; reviews position questionnaires; interviews employees; and prepares reports of findings, making recommendations as appropriate.
• Conducts audits of human resources activities to ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Prepares and maintains various human resources correspondence and reports.
• Prepares or revises job descriptions. 
• Provides advice and assistance on classification, recruitment, retention, compensation, benefits, leave provisions, employee relations, and salary administration matters.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

 

Minimum Qualifications

 

Education

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
  •  Additional experience in human resources or other related areas may be substituted for Bachelor’s degree on a year per year basis. (Experience requirements may be satisfied by full-time experience or the prorated part-time equivalent.)

 

Experience

• One (1) year human resources or relevant experience (Experience requirements may be satisfied by full-time experience or the prorated part-time equivalent.)
• PHR or SPHR, preferred

 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

 Working knowledge of

• Human Resources policies, programs, and procedures
• Program/project planning and development
• Employment practices, employee relations, compensation, training
• Applicable laws, rules and regulations

 

Proficient skill in

• Prioritizing and organizing work assignments
• Public relations for maintaining effective working relationships with individuals and groups
• Developing and giving presentations
• The use of personal computers and applicable programs, applications and systems

 

Some skill in

• Overseeing and planning projects and program activities
• Researching, analyzing and interpreting policies and state and federal laws and regulations

 

Ability to

• Exercise logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions
• Make decisions that support business objectives and goals
• Identify and resolve problems or refer issues appropriately
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing
• Adapt to the needs of internal and external customers
• Show integrity and ethical behavior; respect confidentiality, business ethics and organizational standards
• Assures compliance with company policies, procedures, and guidelines including cybersecurity, regulatory, contractual and accreditation entities

 Work Environment

Requires working in an office/cubicle environment; sitting, standing, walking, bending, twisting and/or reaching. Requires repetitive movement; ability to lift, carry or move up to 25 lbs. when transporting work equipment or materials. May require ability to operate a motor vehicle; the ability to travel by motor vehicle and commercial airline.  May require overnight travel.