What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Generalist position at ACUITY Talent Acquisition?

Job Purpose / Summary :

The HR Generalist will be responsible for taking initiative regarding the administration of processes and the delivery of back-end demands of employee-focused systems. The HR Generalist will engage with many employee-centric functions including benefits, low-level recruitment, employee onboarding, and coordinating events that fuel a positive employment partnership experience.

The HR Generalist will support daily task-based demands of the company as it relates to the Human Resources function, and collaborate widely with employees and managers to ensure effective processes and communication. This Gear Expert will be proficient with the HRIS and ATS systems, understand the need for data integrity, and implement structure into their day by leveraging tools, personnel, and resources.

3 Critical Success Factors :

Perform accurate and timely analysis in support of compliance, decision-making, and organizational goals

Deliver efficient, effective, and appropriately confidential support to employees regarding HR systems and

benefits

Collect, analyze, and manage data to produce insights related to key workforce metrics

Top 5 Competencies :

Manages Complexity : Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to

effectively solve problems

Organizational Savvy : Maneuvering comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related

organizational dynamics

Customer Focus : Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions

Communicates Effectively : Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear

understanding of the unique needs of different audiences

Optimizes Work Processes : Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus

on continuous improvement

Essential Duties & Responsibilities :

The HR Generalist will be responsible for items including, but not limited to the following :

Leverage HR systems and processes to continually improve the efficiency of the HR department and organization
Improve the employment partnership experience by suggesting new procedures and policies
Assist in administering benefits, compensation, and employee performance programs
Ensure legal compliance of HR functions related to state and federal requirements, including ongoing reporting
Deliver an exceptional new-hire experience for teammates by facilitating a smooth new-hire onboarding process
Handle all administrative tasks for new hires including entering data into HR information systems, auditing for accuracy and compliance, and participating in new hire orientation
Be the primary backup for payroll processing for all bi-weekly and weekly payroll cycles
Assist in the communication, interpretation, and upkeep of employee handbook
Management of onsight employee experience needs in the Columbia, MO location such as supply ordering and

credit card reconciliation, employee communications, and milestone acknowledgments

Engage with low-level recruitment efforts like ATS administration, resume reviews, scheduling interviews, and

career fairs

Job Requirements

These requirements are not all-inclusive of the knowledge, skill, and ability that may be required to perform this job :

Reasoning — Define problems, collect data, establish facts, anticipate challenges, draw valid conclusions, and act accordingly

Active Learning — Possess a willingness to understand and learn the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making

Objective Analysis — Determine how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes

Integrity — Must be honest and ethical, maintaining confidentiality when appropriate

Communication — Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build positive

relationships at all levels of the organization

Dependability — Must be reliable, responsible, dependable, and fulfill obligations

Organized — A structured problem solver and planner, with proven time management, and the ability to

navigate shifting priorities

Education and Experience

Requires a minimum of three (3) years of experience in HR. Benefits administration experience preferred.

Proficiency with programs like Microsoft Office, GSuite, and Applicant tracking systems

Must have expert knowledge of office equipment (i.e., computer, copier, scanner, etc.)

Strong organization / planning, verbal / written, multi-tasking, and time management skills are vital

Must possess attention to detail, and demonstrate strong decision-making, self-motivation, and teamwork skills

Desire to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities

Travel Required :

0% Travel Physical Demands :

The below physical demands are crucial components of the job for success and must be ever-present.

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to :

The ability to occasionally lift and / or move up to 30 pounds.

The efficient use of accepted tools of management, i.e., computers, computer monitors, mouse, keyboard.

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