What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Generalist position at ProTrans?
Position Summary
The HR Generalist plays a key role in onboarding, employee engagement, and HR communications. This position ensures a smooth new hire experience, supports compliance with policies, and assists with recruitment during peak periods. Responsibilities include maintaining HR records, handling employee queries, supporting policy development, and contributing to special HR projects. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for success in this role.
Key Responsibilities
This role does not provide direct supervision to direct reports.
Competencies
The HR Generalist plays a key role in onboarding, employee engagement, and HR communications. This position ensures a smooth new hire experience, supports compliance with policies, and assists with recruitment during peak periods. Responsibilities include maintaining HR records, handling employee queries, supporting policy development, and contributing to special HR projects. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for success in this role.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and enhance the onboarding process to ensure a seamless new hire experience, including scheduling orientations, preparing materials, and facilitating initial training sessions.
- Ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies in onboarding processes.
- Assist in the development and execution of employee engagement programs, including recognition initiatives and feedback mechanisms.
- Assist in recruitment activities during peak periods, including resume screening, interview coordination, and candidate communication as needed.
- Develop and distribute HR communications, including updates on policies, programs, and initiatives.
- Support leadership in communicating company-wide initiatives and changes effectively.
- Maintain HR records and ensure accurate data entry in HR systems.
- Assist in policy development and documentation, ensuring employees have access to up-to-date HR guidelines.
- Coordinate with HR business partners and managers to resolve employee queries and concerns.
- Contribute to special HR projects and initiatives as needed.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Communications, Business Administration, or related field.
- 2 years of experience in HR support, onboarding, or internal communications.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with a keen eye for detail.
- Experience with HRIS system (ADP) preferred.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Understanding of employment laws, HR best practices, and workforce engagement strategies.
- High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and interpersonal skills.
This role does not provide direct supervision to direct reports.
Competencies
- Communication Skills: Ability to draft clear, engaging, and professional internal communications and HR documentation.
- Employee Experience Focus: Passion for enhancing employee engagement, onboarding, and workplace culture.
- Collaboration & Teamwork: Works effectively with HR, leadership, and other departments to support business objectives.
- Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy in HR records, documentation, and communications.
- Time Management: Capable of handling multiple tasks, deadlines, and priorities efficiently.
- Adaptability: Thrives in a fast-paced environment and responds well to shifting business needs.
- Confidentiality & Integrity: Maintains professionalism and discretion in handling sensitive employee information.
- Technology Proficiency: Comfortable working with HR systems, communication platforms, and digital tools.
- Strategic Thinking: Supports HR and communication strategies that align with company goals.
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- This role requires superior verbal and written communication skills in English (Spanish is also preferred)
- This position requires the ability to work with the computer for long period of time.
