Human Resources Generalist

Bayard is a media company of international scope with a unique history that goes back nearly 150 years. Bayard’s sole owners are the Augustinians of the Assumption, which guarantees the group’s stability, gives witness to our corporate mission, and offers editorial independence to each of our 190 publications. Bayard’s trademark stands for editorial excellence and innovation at the service of demanding readers of all ages – from toddlers to teens, and young adults to seniors. Inspired by the Assumptionists, every one of our initiatives seeks to reflect and promote positive values rooted in the intellectual, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of life.

Summary: Part time HR Generalist with flexible hours, responsible for the overall administration, coordination, and evaluation of the human resources function. On-site flexible hours- 24 hours on a weekly basis -Multisite locations (MO, CT, MA, OH). This position is based in the St. Louis, MO area.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responds to employee’s benefit questions, resolves problems regarding access to or payment of benefits, orients newly eligible employees, and processes enrollment forms and change requests.
• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs, including but not limited to onboarding, compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, as well as recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Understands pay philosophy and handles questions on the annual cycle, bonus plan, etc.
• Analyze trends in compensation and benefits; research and propose competitive base and incentive pay programs to ensure the organization attracts and retains top talent.
• Maintains job descriptions of the Company’s positions and ensures they are up to date.
• Maintains employee files.
• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
• Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Supports all unemployment/workers comp hearings.
• Supports the recruiting/hiring process.
• Works to identify short and longer team employee engagement strategies that could include activities like employee resource groups, annual engagement surveys, employee events, and manager development opportunities (could be supported by a consultant and reinforced and executed with on-site HR support).
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• Five or more years of experience in human resources is preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree (BA) from a four-year college or university, or one to two years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Other skills required:

• Excellent verbal and written 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 delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization's HRIS and talent management systems.
• Certificates, licenses, and registrations required:
• Professionals in Human Resources (PHR) or other HR certifications are preferred but not required.

EEO Statement

Bayard Inc is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals and in which personnel processes are merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristic.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 24 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000 - $55,000