Human Resources Generalist

Description

HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST

SUMMARY: 

The Human Resources Generalist reporting to the Human Resources Director is responsible for completing various tasks to support the daily operations of the HR department. Their duties include administrative functions that assist the HR Team in staying organized, personnel file maintenance, HRIS system maintenance, comparing HR laws to current policies and procedures, drafting templates for HR documents, and working with other members of the department to oversee the hiring and onboarding and exit processes for company employees. This position also cross-covers processing employee relations issues, and benefits administration. 

REPORTING:

Reports to the Human Resources Director

POSITIONS SUPERVISED:

None

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in developing and executing personnel procedures and policies, and provide guidance and interpretation for business operations
• Participate in the development of HR objectives and systems, including metrics, queries, and ongoing reports for company requirements
• Assist in administering benefits, compensation, and employee performance programs
• Suggest new procedures and policies for improving employee experience as well as the efficiency of HR department and company
• Assists in developing employee engagement plans 
• Assists in conducting pre-employment tasks for recruitment and serves as backup for conducting new hire orientation
• Ensure compliance with local and national regulations and applicable employment laws, and update policies and procedures when necessary
• Assist in processing employee relations issues by documenting concerns from employees, reviewing documents for supervisors and providing guidance on revisions, and facilitating meetings when necessary
• Responsible for maintaining the HRIS system 
• Responsible for maintaining physical and electronic personnel files
• Assist with training and development when necessary (i.e. material development, organizing training schedules, coordinating location, etc.) 
• Assists and may be assigned as a point on Human Resources Quality Improvement Projects on an ongoing basis
• Other duties as assigned 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:

1. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ethics, and cultural awareness
2. Aptitude for problem-solving and thorough knowledge of HR procedures and policies
3. Advanced knowledge of HRIS and ability to learn new technical systems, when necessary
   

Education and Experience:

1. (2) years of post-secondary education in Business Administration, Health Care Administration, or related field. 
2. SHRM-CP certification is preferred.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in human resources, business, or related field
2. Proven success working in an HR department
3. Resourceful mindset and strong attention to detail
4. Knowledge of Paylocity HRIS software 
5. Knowledge of New Mexico and national laws and regulations related to employment