HR Generalist

Job Summary: The HR Generalist will support employees and managers from within the Human Resources Department. Primary duties focus on recruiting, onboarding and providing proactive customer service to employees and empowering them to use tools provided for their needs. Successful candidates will be thoughtful and professional in their interactions, organized and efficient in their tasks, and engaged with our fast-paced growth and culture.

Additional Information:

PLI is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. PLI does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local laws.

Essential functions:
• With the support from the HR Manager and Supervisor will lead full cycle recruiting for two locations
• Work closely with hiring managers during the recruiting process.
• Lead new employee orientation and onboarding of new employees
• Assist with company policy, procedure, and practice questions
• Teach employees to use electronic systems: payroll, benefits, performance management
• Assist employees with benefits enrollment and questions
• Build successful relationships and effectively communicate with all internal clients
• Organize and participate in employee functions, including wellness programs, employee appreciation events, blood drives, and holiday celebrations on all shifts
• Maintain employee communication boards by updating posting for news, company calendar, and events information
• Conduct exit interviews with employees, including tracking trends and using the information to create an engaging work environment
• Facilitate employee separation via email, ADP, unemployment claims, etc.
• Enter evaluation activity in ADP and send monthly reminders to managers
• Log disciplinary actions and scan forms to employee files
• Update employee title changes in ADP and ensure HRIS reporting is accurate
• Ensure full compliance with Federal and state wage and hour requirements
• Log and scan employee disciplinary documents

Secondary duties:
• Serve as backup for receptionist
• Coordinate with employee giving program team on joint events

Competencies:

• Problem-solving – the ability to identify and resolve problems promptly, gather and analyze information skillfully and maintain confidentiality
• Interpersonal skills – the ability to remain open to other’s ideas and exhibits a willingness to accept new changes or try new things
• Oral communication – the ability to speak clearly and effectively and demonstrate group presentation skills
• Written communication – the ability to communicate in writing professionally, clearly, and concisely
• Accuracy – the ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly and monitor own work to ensure quality
• Accountability – the ability to accept responsibility and account for their actions
• Reliability – The ability to be dependable and trustworthy
• Time Management – the ability to prioritize and utilize the time available to organize and complete work within given deadlines
• Capacity to apply discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality when handling sensitive information.

Qualifications:

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field
• SHRM-CP, PHR, or similar certification preferred
• 4+ years of experience as an HR Generalist in a fast-paced, growing organization
• Knowledge of HR functions. tasks and related employment laws and regulations
• Proficiency in MS Office, ADP, and Clear Company or other ATS platforms preferred
• Possess an organizational system that successfully manages multiple priorities