What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Generalist position at LYCEE FRANCAIS DE LA NOUVELLE ORLEANS?
Description
The Human Resources Generalist will run the daily function of the HR Department including hiring and interviewing staff, administering pay, benefits and leave, and enforcing company policies and practices. They also assist with timely performance evaluations and provide support in implementing personnel policy
Role and ResponsibilitiesThe duties of the Human Resources Generalist includes, but are not limited to the following tasks:
Essential duties:
- Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments. This may include safety training, anti-harassment training, professional licensure, and certifications.
- Recruits, interviews, and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with hiring teams to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
- Perform general human resource functions including onboarding, offboarding, recordkeeping and benefits administration
- Conducts or acquires background checks and employee eligibility verifications.
- Implements new hire orientation and employee recognition programs.
- Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
- 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.
- Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
- Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
- Handle all employee verification requests
- Maintain updated copies of all employee related policies and procedures as well as employee records
- Performs all duties related to compliance and reporting at local and State level
- Performs other duties as assigned.
School Culture:
- Aligns with the mission, vision and values of Lycée Français
- Provide training for faculty and staff to build awareness on Lycée’s policies and procedures
- Prepare a comprehensive, culturally-rich annual new hire orientation process
- Collaborate to create an equitable and inclusive work environment
- Serves as the Title IX Coordinator
Reporting and legal:
- Assists with labor and employment compliance issues, working closely as necessary with outside legal counsel
- Maintain knowledge of trends and employment legislation and ensure school’s compliance
- Communicate changes in employee policies and procedures to staff
- Review the Staff Handbook annually, recommending suggested edits to the senior leadership team
- Assist in 401k Audit and other audits as needed
- Assist with Quarterly and Year End reporting, including but not limited to, W2’s, 1042s, 1099s etc
- Oversee visa and immigration processes
Requirements
Expectations, Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a similar field
- 5 years of experience in Human Resources, preferably in an educational setting.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Proficiency in Google Applications, familiarity with Paylocity preferred
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality
- Strong attention to detail; ability to organize, maintain and analyze data
- Ability to work independently but also as a member of a team
- Ability to adopt new technologies with flexibility, current systems
