Human Resources Generalist - Sports Warehouse Georgia

Description

This position requires physically reporting to work in Alpharetta, GA

This role is a full time (40 hours/week)

Pay: DOE

Sports Warehouse About Us:

We are a growing  e-commerce company that specializes in  tennis, pickleball, running, bass  fishing, equestrian, ice/roller hockey, roller derby,  inline skating and skateboarding products. Our goal is to provide a high-quality customer shopping experience by recommending the right products at competitive prices and delivering the best possible customer service.

Sports Warehouse, Inc. is seeking a skilled HR Generalist to join our growing team. In this role, you'll play a key part in shaping our employee experience. We're looking for someone with excellent communication skills, a proactive attitude, and a knack for problem-solving. 

Sports Warehouse is comprised of:Tennis WarehousePickleball WarehouseRunning WarehouseTackle WarehouseRiding WarehouseInline/Ice WarehouseSkate Warehouse

Purpose of Position:

The Human Resources Generalist will support the daily functions of the Human Resources department, including employee relations, training and development, benefits, and leave, and will act as a liaison between management and employees, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures, and fostering a positive and productive work environment. The HR Generalist will also provide support in other various HR functions including recruitment and onboarding.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Employee Relations

• Act as a liaison between employees and management, addressing employee concerns, resolving conflict and documenting issues appropriately. 

Organizational Development & Training

• Administer various human resources plans and procedures for all company personnel. 
• Recommends new approaches, policies and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of the department. 
• Support training and development initiatives and assist with facilitation of training programs internally to service various departments and needs.

Performance Management 

• Assist in the performance appraisal process, including providing guidance to managers with improvement plans as needed. 

Compliance

• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments. This may include safety training, anti-harassment training, professional licensure, and aptitude exams and certifications.

Benefits Administration

• Assist with employee enrollments in company-sponsored employee benefits programs. 
• Maintain accurate records of employee participation in benefits programs.
• Assist in educating employees about the benefits available to them.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations.

Leaves of Absence

• Navigate employee requests for time off due to personal or medical reasons.
• Process leave requests.
• Maintain accurate records of employee absences.
• Communicate with employees and their managers about leave policies and procedure.

Worker Comp

• Report and handle Workers Compensation claims with carrier and provide managers with information regarding restrictions and returning to work updates.
• Monitor and record appropriate leave usage relative to Workers' Compensation benefits.
• Maintain OSHA records.

HRIS

• Maintain employee related databases within the HRIS with accuracy and consistency.

General HR Duties

• Handle employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors/managers, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
• Assist various managers with matters related to employee disciplinary action.
• Assist in handling employee complaints.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date human resource files, records, and documentation. 
• Answer frequently asked questions and handle concerns from employees relative to standard policies, benefits, etc.; refers more complex questions to appropriate senior-level HR staff or management. 
• Maintain the integrity and confidentiality of human resource files and records. 
• Perform periodic audits of HR files and records to ensure that all required documents are collected and filed appropriately. 
• Perform offboarding responsibilities for terminating e