HR Generalist

Job Summary:
The Human Resource Generalist plays a critical role in supporting the organization's HR strategy, serving as a resource for the management team, and all employees. This person will report to, and work closely with, the Human Resources Manager to develop and execute initiatives to grow the business and help drive its success, including sourcing, recruiting and hiring, onboarding, payroll administration, benefits and leave, driving a culture of safety, ensuring compliance and supporting positive employee relations.
Duties/Responsibilities:

• Review, track, and document compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments, including leadership training, safety training, anti-harassment training, new hire orientation and training and on the job training focused on continuous improvement.
• Recruit, interview, and facilitate the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborate with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Facilitate background checks and employee eligibility verifications.
• Implement new hire orientation and employee recognition programs.
• Support positive employee relations.
• Perform routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
• Handle employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
• Attend and participate in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Human Resources Manager.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Minimum of 3 years of HR experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Thoroughknowledge of employment-related laws and regulations
• Consultative approach to working with managers to resolve employee relations issues

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required. Experience will be considered in lieu of formal education.
• Payroll administration within ADP Workforce Now highly preferred.
• Benefits administration highly preferred.
• Training & LMS experience highly preferred.
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification preferred.
• Driving performance management strategies high preferred.
• Culture change initiatives.
• Adaptive to changing environments.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Able to travel to company's multiple sites as assigned.