Human Resources Generalist

Job Summary

 

Under general supervision, the Human Resources Generalist is responsible for providing support to their assigned Site(s) and assisting in developing the Human Resources department.

 Essential Duties

 

· Partners with employees and management to develop, administer and communicate various Human Resources policies, procedures, laws, standards and government regulations.

· Partners with Staffing and Training personnel to ensure smooth and efficient transition of newly hired and/or newly trained personnel into the site.

· Participates in developing department goals and objectives; recommends new approaches, policies and procedures; works to automate and/or streamline all HR processes; continually evaluates process, policies and procedures to keep up with changing regulatory and legal HR environment.

· Handles employee relations issues; conducts investigations into employee complaints/concerns and performs disciplinary actions as needed; counsels employees on behavior/corrective action; provides assistance and coaching to supervisors on employee development and disciplinary procedures; facilitates communication between employees and their supervisors and/or members of management.

· Processes employee paperwork and enters data into and maintains HRIS records; generates reports.

· Ensures compliance with federal and state regulations concerning company employment practices.

· Prepares workers’ compensation reports of injury; files appropriate paperwork and coordinates claims with carrier; assists in any back-to-work and/or safety evaluations; prepares and posts OSHA log as required; acts as Safety Officer for the Site.

· Responds to initial requests for information for unemployment benefits; represents the company at unemployment claims hearings.

· Prepares appropriate documentation for, coordinates and conducts new hire and benefits orientation meetings; facilitates participation in 401(k) meetings, ensuring maximum employee participation goals are met; prepares and processes relevant employee enrollment forms; enters into appropriate HRIS and carrier online systems.

· Compiles necessary information for and coordinates any response to EEOC or other agency investigations; seeks appropriate level of internal legal and HR assistance, review and approval.

· Responsible for production, maintenance, scanning and destruction (appropriate) of all personnel files; coordinates employee request for access to the personnel file; coordinates and provides data as required per subpoena or other bona fide requests.

· Works with Site Director to evaluate, approve, and process employee separations; seeks further legal and HR advice and/or approval when necessary; assists supervisors and managers with and/or conducts separation meetings; ensures exiting employees are transitioned appropriately out of the work environment creating as little disruption as possible.

· Processes employee garnishments; updates information into HRIS and responds to garnishment requests; notifies employee as required.

· Processes employment verifications in accordance with company policy.

· Administers Site and Departmental projects as assigned which may include Employee Recognition Programs, newsletter, Employee Discount Program such as fitness, banking programs and local restaurant discounts

· Acts as point of contact for employee payroll questions and issues.

· Provides backup to other sites and answers HR hotline as needed.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

 Technical and/or Functional Skills & Knowledge 

· Knowledge of fundamental HR standards and concepts

· MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint

 

Qualifications:

 

· Bachelors’ degree; PHR or HR Certificate desired

· Two years previous HR experience, and/or a combination of equivalent education and job experience