Human resources generalist Jobs in Philadelphia, PA

This job is located on-site in Scottdale, PA.

I. Job Overview and General Purpose

The Human Resources Generalist performs human resources duties in support of the Penn Line operating companies. The Human Resources Generalist provides strategic and hands-on support for the HR function in the areas of recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, compliance, and training.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Administers the recruiting process (assist candidates with the application process, create ads, manage on-line postings through an Applicant Tracking System, post jobs onto social media, source passive candidates, attend career fairs, and participate in school outreach initiatives).
• Administers the onboarding process, including new hire paperwork, background checks, E-Verify, Form I-9, reviewing IDs, Social Security Number verifications, etc.
• Assists with the administration of driver files for compliance utilizing Penn Line's Third-Party provider; reconcile invoices.
• Assists with the company's Drug and Alcohol Program, including scheduling testing, maintaining agency rosters and uploading statistical data, and ensuring reporting compliance.
• Administers the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), including promoting the EAP to employees, drafting Last Chance Agreements, and collaborating with Penn Line's Third-Party EAP provider.
• Compiles and distributes reports to the operating companies, as needed.
• Serves as a back-up to payroll for keypunching, entering new hires, new hire state reporting, benefits administration, leave administration, etc.
• Assists the Human Resources Manager with various projects.
• Assists the department in carrying out human resources programs and procedures for all company employees.
• Prepares, organizes, secures, scans, files and maintains human resources information, general correspondence, legal documents, personnel records and other related documents into COINS ERP+ in a timely manner.
• Interacts with and supports field operations on human resources matters and processes.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of federal and state employment laws and compliance requirements; maintains knowledge of and follows all company policies and procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality.

III. Other Duties

IV. Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. These requirements are representative, but not all-inclusive, of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or Human Resources required. Three to five years of experience as a Human Resources Generalist required or equivalent combination of education and experience. Construction type industry experience preferred.

Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing; the ability to effectively communicate information and ideas using various reports and other correspondence in writing.

Reading Comprehension - The ability to read and interpret documents such as employment laws and regulations, Company policies, and legal documents pertaining to employment.

Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences, as well as the ability to effectively communicate information and ideas when speaking to individuals and groups.

The ability to effectively understand and apply basic concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to understand and effectively work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference.

Ability to effectively solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Ability to reach logical conclusions based on established evidence. Able to exhibit a high level of confidentiality.

Ability to plan and organize one's own activities.

Ensures that directives have been understood and carried out.

Demonstrates personal accomplishment and a desire to excel; sets and maintains ambitious standards for achievement and makes things happen. Takes ownership of position. Must be able to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Human Resource Information System software; Payroll systems; Microsoft Office Suite, ERPs, and internet browsers.

Presentation and leadership skills. Must be able to gather and analyze information skillfully.

V. Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

VI. Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

It is the policy and practice of Penn Line Enterprises, Inc. and its subsidiaries and / or affiliated companies, to ensure Equal Employment Opportunities for and utilization of all individuals without regard to race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and older), color, national origin, religion, citizenship, ancestry, veteran classification, genetic information, or disability or other protected status or protected activity (protected status).

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