Human Resources Generalist

Human Resources Generalist

Under general supervision, uses intermediate skills gained through training and experience to provide day-to-day administration of policies and programs covering several or all of the following : recruiting, compensation and benefits, training, employee relations, performance management, employee leave management, safety procedures, and HRIS administration. Follows established procedures to perform routine tasks and receives general guidance and direction to perform other work with substantial variety and complexity requiring decision making responsibility and ability to exercise discretion. Routine contact with internal employees as well and external applicants, insurance agents and vendors is required to obtain, clarify or provide facts and information.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Administer various human resources plans and procedures for the organization
• Assist in development and implementation of policies and procedures; prepare and maintain employee handbook and other HR related manuals and documents
• Design and administer human resources policies and procedures
• Communicate with and educate management and employees on human resources policies and procedures
• Collect and analyze HR data for the director of human resources
• Assess and develop policies and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for human resources
• Conduct incident / employee investigations and handle Employee Relations for the organization
• Conduct internal training for employees and / or management on internal processes, policies and programs
• Serve as a liaison between employees and management to respond to concerns regarding organization policies and procedures
• Develop and maintain accurate information management and filing systems to ensure compliance with records retention policies
• Develop, streamline and enhance staffing systems, tracking reporting and analysis as necessary
• Ensure compliance with all federal / state / local employment laws and regulations
• Think strategically, recommending new approaches, policies, procedures and initiatives for the HR department to support the mission of the organization
• May design and implement initiatives for the organization including integration, diversity and inclusion, employee recognition, mentorship and shadowing initiatives and programs
• May coordinate the hiring process for the organization, including advertising, job postings, head hunting, initial interviews, managing approval process, and submitting offer letters
• May administer the organization's learning management system
• May manage performance review cycles including 60-day, 150-day and annual reviews
• May work with organization management to develop job descriptions, match final job description against salary and market data for proper salary range placement
• May ensure consistency related to job and salary placement across the organization
• May coordinate recruiting efforts and build networks to find qualified candidates through job boards, career fairs, connections with co-workers, recruiting websites, involvement in professional networks, etc.
• May support HR efforts related to investigations, charges, grievance resolution, performance and absence management, complaints with employment practices and disciplinary action
• May support HR efforts regarding tracking and responding to safety and other critical incidents
• May administer the FMLA program for the organization
• May administer Worker's Compensation claim process for the organization
• May support employee onboarding and orientations
• May support organization safety initiatives and coordinate and chair safety meetings
• May support organization wellness initiatives and coordinate and chair wellness meetings
• May assist with coordination of annual open enrollment process and assist employees with claims resolution
• May assist with reconciliation of health insurance billings with payroll system to ensure accuracy with employee deductions
• May support the planning and execution of ACCESS events
• Maintain compliance with various annual government reporting requirements
• Maintain currency in employment and benefit laws and other HR related matters

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Hours : Normal business hours, some additional hours may be required

Travel Required : Local travel may be required

Working Environment : Climate controlled office