HudsonAlpha - Human Resources Generalist

INSTITUTE OVERVIEW

HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology is a non-profit facility with the mission to use biotechnology and basic biological research to make important discoveries, improve human health, stimulate economic development and inspire young people to seek careers in science and teach members of the public the importance of science in their everyday lives. Located in Cummings Research Park in Huntsville, Alabama, one of the world's leading science and technology parks, HudsonAlpha's campus contains state-of-the-art laboratories for biological research and development, as wells as education, in the areas of genomics, genetics and personalized medicine.

DEPARTMENTAL SUMMARY

The Human Resources Department balances service and regulatory requirements with responsibility for the selection, advancement, retention, and separation of employees; the recognition of exemplary employee service; and the provision of a safe working environment for all employees. Functions administered include benefits administration, classification and compensation, positive employee relations, employment, equal employment opportunity compliance, training/employee development, and workers compensation. The goal of the Human Resources Department is to partner with departments in meeting their multiple employee, staffing and related needs.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Human Resource Generalist coordinates human resources support for the Director of HR, management team and employees to ensure positive and effective human resource administration, benefit administration and employee relations. This position is responsible for the timely and accurate delivery of HR information for maintaining payroll, benefits, and employee relation's services to our employees. This position is responsible for up keeping of the human resources information system (HRIS) including recordkeeping, reporting, and information management systems. This position provides administrative, decision-making recommendations and project management support to the Director of Human Resources and the senior leadership team.

JOB SPECIFIC TASKS

• Assist Director of HR with administration of HR department strategies and goals.
• Effective HRIS system implementation and maintenance delivery (Costpoint Deltek, ADP)
• Maintain employee files electronically (ADP)
• Assist with benefits administration, enrollments and processing of new hires and current employee benefit changes
• Reconcile benefit enrollments with benefit invoices
• Assist in day-to-day HR activities and administration for inquiries and issues related to Human Resources department by employees that we service
• Promote and facilitate the use of appropriate channels of communication between and among members of staff and management
• Assist with audits, compliance reporting, and affirmative action plan
• Guide employees through FMLA and other medical leaves of absence
• Assist with Performance Evaluation process for all employees
• Recommend changes in HR practices to ensure constant improvement and legal compliance
• Update HR forms, handbook and policies as needed
• Proactive and positive employee relationships with all employees
• Enters purchase requisitions based on departmental budget

EDUCATION AND REQUIRED SKILLS EXPERIENCE

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree business or human resource management, preferred
• 5 years experience in human resource support, preferred
• SHRM-CP Certification, preferred
• Thorough practical knowledge of all HR competencies
• Proficient in all MS Office products, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Prior HRIS experience preferred (DelTek, Cost Point and ADP)
• Experience managing multiple tasks
• Experience in HR Customer service and collaborative skills as well as the ability to work with all levels of employees throughout the organization.
• Experience handling confidential documents and information with proper discretion
• Communicate efficiently and fluently in both written and oral form

Required Skills:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to prioritize tasks given in the work schedule
• Attention to detail

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/MENTAL FUNCTIONS

ADA Requirements - The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer - All job requirements are subject to possible revision to reflect changes in the position requirements or to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a threat or risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties which will be required in this position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor/manager (within guidelines and compliance with Federal and State Laws). Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position (sit or stand) for prolonged periods (50% of the time).
• Constant moving during campus events.
• Must be able to transport materials required for various experiences. This includes lifting and moving up to 25 pounds of materials (e.g. small stacks of media, equipment, and other equipment) between classrooms/events and to and from parking lots and buildings.
• Frequent operation of common office equipment (e.g. computers, mobile devices, calculators, copiers, scanners).
• Frequently move around HudsonAlpha campus to monitor guests of HudsonAlpha.
• Occasional air/car travel for meetings, conferences, or other activities which may require overnight stay(s).
• Vision abilities - close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust/focus.

Environmental Factors

• Moderate noise level (i.e. business office with computers, phone, and printers, light traffic).
• Workspace is generally an indoor office setting and in other common and education spaces throughout HudsonAlpha with controlled temperature conditions.
• Occasional exposure to outdoor environment during portions of the workday including extreme cold or hot temperatures, or inclement weather conditions.

Mental Functions

• Maintain emotional control under stress.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in the English language.
• Use interpersonal skills to foster a stimulating, collaborative environment.