Human Resources Generalist

Arrowhead Talent Solutions is assisting an HR consulting firm out of Greater Cleveland on their search for an HR Generalist to join their outstanding the team of HR professionals. The position requires the ability to travel locally within the region.

Position Summary

The HR Generalist is a developing HR professional who manages HR programs and projects partnering with our internal team and clients to advance their business objectives. While remaining objective and independent, HR Generalists conduct research to solve issues, provide recommendations, identify workflows and processes, and support the overall HR team to achieve the client’s results. Responsibilities include executing and optimizing day-to-day HR processes, processing full cycle payroll, implementing strategic and tactical HR plans and processes, while ensuring efficient management of our client’s resources. This position is hybrid and may require local onsite travel to client locations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support HR Consultant and clients on all tactical HR matters, including federal, multi-state and local compliance, the interpretation of policy and procedures, HR program audits, unemployment and Workers Compensation administration, performance management, hiring and dismissal protocols and support, compensation, labor management, and employee training and development.
• Responsible for independently managing multi-state payroll and related activities including computation of wage and overtime payments, calculating and recording payroll deductions, paycheck advances, bonus runs, commissions, fringe benefit reporting, separation payments, regular payroll audits, and serving as client representative with various state agencies including setting up of new states and local tax jurisdictions as needed.
• Works on system conversions and implementations related to payroll and time and attendance.
• Performs benefits administration to include enrollments, terminations, COBRA administration, open enrollment, and monthly invoice reconciliation.
• Provide effective remote and on-site consultative support as required to build a strong working alliance with current and prospective clients.
• Conduct HR research and assist team members and clients in developing, implementing, and executing HR policies, procedures, programs, trainings, presentations, documents, spreadsheets, client reports, surveys, assessments, recruitment-related activities, and other HR services as requested.
• Track, process, and facilitate communications for client employee leaves of absence and other workflows to optimize Client’s HR Function.
• Ensure accurate file maintenance of all documents and data in shared drives.
• Proactively seek ongoing knowledge and expertise in the HR environment as well as general business trends and practices; share expertise with others.

Other Key Functions:

• Intentionally model behavioral competencies, demonstrating what expected performance looks like of HRC team members.
• Follow and help improve standard operating procedures, tools, templates, and analytics to ensure consistent, efficient, and excellent client service for support across the HRC team.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute on the weekly internal Development Calls that serve as team professional development and team building.
• Support business development efforts with HR expertise as requested. Proactively learn and promote services.
• Actively participate in team initiatives and meetings through attendance and by providing ideas, expertise, and open communication.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of related or equivalent human resources experience; Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or Business Administration preferred.
• Experience processing full cycle multistate payroll is preferred.
• SHRM-CP and/or HRCI-PHR certifications are highly desirable.
• Solid foundation of HR knowledge – particularly, understanding of federal, state and local employment laws, regulations, and practices; multistate is ideal; as well as a keen ability to serve as a business partner.
• Familiarity with general business management functions. Demonstrates ability to work cross-functionally within an organization.
• Demonstrates proficiency in project management skills and the ability to manage the moving parts and priorities of multiple clients and projects simultaneously.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications, HRIS systems and video conferencing technology, specifically Zoom and Microsoft Teams, are required. Experience with processing payroll in multiple systems is preferred. Demonstrated ability to learn new technology systems.