ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The People and Talent Generalist will run the daily functions of the People and Talent (HR) department, including hiring and interviewing staff, assisting with administering pay, benefits, and leave, and enforcing company policies and practices. The Generalist will work closely with the department to ensure that up-to-date policies comply with all relevant laws. The Generalist reports to the Senior Vice President of People and Talent.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review, track, and document compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments. This may include safety training, anti-harassment training, professional licensure, aptitude exams, and certifications.
• Recruits for corporate employees' interviews and facilitates hiring qualified applicants for open positions; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Performs 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.
• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
• Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations; recommends best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Support various People and Talent projects and initiatives as needed to enhance overall People and Talent functions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• *Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and/or Workday-related software
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in an HR role, preferably with a focus on safety and compliance.
• Strong knowledge of safety protocols, WC, Auto, and GL claims management.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
• Strong problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
• Knowledge of relevant federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• 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.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.

EDUCATION:

*Equivalent Experience may be substituted if an asterisk is present.

PHR or SHRM certification is a plus

COMPUTER SKILLS: To perform this job successfully, an individual should know about computer skills, e-mail, word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation abilities (e.g., Workday, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Zoom).

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: This position offers potential for growth and development, with the possibility of managing others. Those who manage others are expected to be able to lead one or a team of individuals to achieve department goals.

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

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must regularly meet to perform the job's essential functions successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. They are seeing, hearing, walking, standing, lifting to 15 lbs ., bending, speaking, sitting, learning, reading, concentrating, thinking, communicating and working.

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer:

SPAR provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, SPAR complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. SPAR prohibits workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of SPAR's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.