HR Generalist

Description

Job Title: HR Generalist

Job Type: FT

Location:  Hybrid 3+ days in office (Charlotte, NC)   

Job Summary

We are passionate about our clients having a great experience and this also applies to our team and our future team members. Building a remarkable team is a top-level company priority. The HR Generalist is responsible for performing, overseeing, and/or supporting Human Resources programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; job descriptions, recognition, and morale; and training and development. The HR Generalist will report to the HR Director. 

What You’ll Do

• Provide counsel and support to managers/supervisors on issues of company/HR policy application, operations, Human Resource needs, and provides HR services to team members. 
• Practice strong engagement with all team members including accepting diversity of ideas and thoughts, sharing responsibility for success, demonstrating honesty and integrity, helping employees solve problems and showing respect. 
• Conduct investigations, analyze organizational health issues, and work in partnership with the HR Director to develop and execute plans to address problem areas. 
• Provide guidance on employment related issues (such as ADA, FMLA, FLSA, harassment, discrimination). 
• Support and handle aspects of the administration of all employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401k, leave programs, life balance, COBRA, HSA, FSA and dependent care.
• Assist with payroll processing, ensuring accuracy of employee data, timekeeping, and compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Create and utilize surveys to develop strategies for sustaining positive employee engagement and positive culture building. 
• Assist the Training Team with the creation and implementation of effective training and development programs to meet requirements, skill proficiency and development needs. 
• Support the development and administration of programs, policies and processes to facilitate employee and organizational development. 
• Provide counseling and direction to employees, facilitate communication, and help to resolve conflicts that impact employee engagement. 
• Facilitate a remarkable onboarding experience for new hires and newly acquired team members, utilizing the HRIS system and partnering with managers. 
• Manage the organization's performance management process by scheduling and setting up the HRIS system, and by providing resources and training to managers/supervisors. 
• Maintain knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, HR trends, best practices, regulatory changes and compliance, and new technologies in human resources, recruiting, and employment law. Review company handbook and policies annually. Partner with Auditors, Accounting, and internal Compliance to perform audits throughout the year. 
• Develop proactive communications, employee relations/recognition and appreciation programs.  
• Responsible for welcoming and engaging new team members through direct hire and acquisitions. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain quality work that exemplifies and promotes our company’s core values.

Requirements

Who You Are

• A graduate of a bachelor’s degree program from a four-year college or university, with a minimum of 3 years of HR experience with a proven track record of success. PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP preferred. 
• Extensive recent experience with Paylocity is required.  
• Someone with 3+ years’ experience working in benefits administration and payroll processes highly preferred.
• Experience managing vendors and negotiating contracts is preferred.
• Someone with strong interpersonal skills who understands that our business objective is to provide superior customer service and can handle conflict in a professional manner. Excellent communication skills with a proven ability to take initiative & build strong productive relationships. 
• Results oriented, tenacious, and persistent personality with a focus on driving meaningful results. Able to maintain confidentiality. 
• A motivated individual driven to take on additional responsibilities with a sense of urgency. Someone with a high level of attention to detail and organizational skills & willingness to embrace and adapt to change. 
• An internally motivated individual looking to grow personally and professionally. 
• A qualified candidate who possesses above average analytical and problem-solving skills.  
• An individual that understands the va