Human Resources Generalist

Description

Position:  Human Resources Generalist 

Status: Exempt 

Reports to: Director of Human Resources 

Summary: 

The Human Resources Generalist plays a key role in supporting the HR department and ensuring the smooth operation of all HR functions. This position involves a wide range of HR tasks, including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, benefits administration, and compliance with employment laws and regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of HR practices and excellent interpersonal skills. 

Performance Expectations: 

1. Assist in the development and execution of recruitment strategies. 
2. Conduct interviews, screen candidates, and coordinate the hiring process. 
3. Ensure monthly achievement of established FTE targets. 
4. Coordinate with scheduling to ensure there are minimal gaps in coverage. 
5. Facilitate new employee onboarding and orientation programs. 
6. Serve as a point of contact for employees regarding HR-related queries and concerns such as FMLA and Worker’s Compensation claims. 
7. Address and resolve employee issues, conflicts, and grievances in a fair and timely manner. 
8. Promote a positive work environment through effective communication and conflict resolution. 
9. Support the performance appraisal process, including goal setting, feedback, and evaluations. 
10. Monitor and track employee performance and provide guidance to managers and employees. 
11. Assist employees with benefits-related inquiries and issues. 
12. Ensure compliance and stays current with federal, state, and local employment laws, regulations and HR trends. 
13. Makes recommendations for process improvement and employee morale. 
14. Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records and HR databases. 
15. Track and maintain special payroll items and review pre-processing payroll for accuracy. 

Requirements

 Education and Experience: 

1. Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred. 
2. 2-5 years of experience in a human resources role, preferably as an HR generalist. 
3. Experience with HR software and systems. 
4. Strong knowledge of HR practices and employment laws. 
5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 
6. Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities. 
7. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information. 

Qualifications:  

To perform this job successfully, the employee must be able to use excellent interpersonal skills relating well to people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds.? S/he should?have a passion for measuring performance and continuously improving it. The employee must be able to perform each essential function, as well as the physical and mental requirements satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Physical Demands: 

1. Employee will have the physical capacity to do the following, reasonable accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.   
2. Continuously use hands for grasping and fine motor manipulation. 
3. Respond quickly from any position. 
4. Walk quickly or run short distances. 
5. Stand on feet for a minimum of 15 minutes. 
6. Occasionally lift, carry, push, pull up to 200 lbs. 
7. Squat / Kneel / Stoop / Crawl. 
8. Bend, twist upper, and lower back.