What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Generalist position at AAIM Employers' Association?
Flexible, part-time Human Resources Generalists Wanted!
AAIM Employers' Association has been a trusted HR resource for over 125 years, providing customized tools and solutions to businesses of all sizes. Our members rely on us for expert HR support-whether it's a short-term project or a long-term engagement focused on their people.
We're expanding our network of experienced HR professionals who are ready to step in and support AAIM members when opportunities arise. This is a great fit for HR practitioners who want the flexibility of consulting while being hands-on in delivering meaningful HR solutions. Covering recruiting and onboarding, payroll & benefit administration, or even employee relations and policy development
If you have the expertise, adaptability, and passion to help businesses navigate their HR challenges, we'd love to connect!
What background is best suited to consult through AAIM?
- HR professionals with a minimum of 5 years of experience as an HR Generalist or Business Partner and 2 years providing consulting services.
- Successful support within various industries is a plus, such as manufacturing, banking/financial services, non-profit, construction, retail/hospitality, etc.
- Bachelor's degree in a Human Resources discipline, or similar.
- Certification through SHRM or HRCI.
- Excellent customer services skills, high attention to detail, are self-motivated and collaborative.
- A service-focused, solutions driven mindset - ready to answer questions, find solutions, and provide clear communication each step of the way.
- Ability to support onsite at Member facilities in the greater St. Louis area. While some projects may allow hybrid or remote work, most organizations value an HR presence on-site to engage directly with employees or other team members.
- Commitment to excellence for success in short or long-term engagements.
What are AAIM HR Consultants asked to do?
It's quite simple - help member organizations tackle their unique HR challenges! It's hard to say exactly what each engagement will bring, but our typical projects support many of the following:
- Employee Relations & Compliance - Answer employee questions about policies, assist with conflict resolution, document employee concerns, and ensure disciplinary actions follow company guidelines.
- Workforce Planning & Recruiting Support - Post job openings, screen resumes, schedule interviews, and assist with offer letters and pre-employment processes.
- Onboarding & Offboarding - Process new hire paperwork, coordinate orientations, set up employee files, ensure I-9 compliance, and assist with exit paperwork and final pay.
- Policy & Handbook Development - Review and update handbooks with current policies, clarify workplace expectations, and help communicate policy changes to employees.
- HR Compliance & Recordkeeping - Audit personnel files for missing documents, update employee records, maintain confidentiality, and ensure legal compliance with record retention.
- Performance Management - Track performance review deadlines, assist managers in documenting employee feedback, and ensure proper documentation for coaching or corrective actions.
- HR Technology & Process Improvement - Enter and update employee data in HRIS, troubleshoot timekeeping or payroll issues, and ensure smooth HR system functionality.
- Training & Development - Coordinate logistics for training sessions, track employee attendance and completion, and distribute training materials.
AAIM Consultants will be self-employed, however, will receive the benefit of AAIM's investment in business development, marketing, HR resources, and billing administration - allowing them to focus on effective HR consulting! Additionally, when a Consultant is working with an AAIM member, they have access to the entirety of AAIM's resource library in order to best support any initiative the member may have!
