Human Resources Generalist

Summary:

The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for providing day-to-day human resources support to the various Company business units. The HR Generalist manages the administration of human resources policies, procedures, and programs. S/he leads human resources practices and objectives that will provide an employee-oriented, high-performance culture that emphasizes empowerment, quality, productivity and standards, goal attainment, and the recruitment and ongoing development of an experienced/productive workforce.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implement human resources programs by providing human resources services, including talent acquisition, staffing, employment processing, compensation, health and welfare benefits, training and development, records management, and Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS), employee relations and retention, and AA/EEO compliance.
• Develop human resources solutions by collecting and analyzing information, recommending courses of action.
• Liaison between upper management and employees. Assist all employees with any HR related issues or questions within a timely manner.
• Take initiative to identify and anticipate business unit needs and make recommendations for implementation.
• Improve manager and employee performance by identifying and clarifying problems, evaluating potential solutions, implementing selected solutions, then coaching and counseling managers and employees.
• Manage expectations by communicating project status and issues, resolving concerns, analyzing time and cost issues, and preparing reports.
• Develop sourcing strategies based on local markets to drive candidate pipeline/recruit talented employees.
• Responsible for candidate recruitment, the pre-hire process, onboarding, and conducting New Hire Orientation.
• Assist in the administration of benefits programs.
• Assist and facilitate in yearly health insurance open enrollment meetings; create informational packets, explain changes in large groups, assist employees in completing forms.
• Enter, delete, and maintain data entry in the HRIS system; enter new hires, terminations, status changes, address changes, salary changes, promotions, etc.
• Administer FMLA/LOA for the Company.
• Process life events per the IRS definition in the HRIS system and with health insurance/401(k) carriers.
• Respond promptly and thoughtfully to employee questions concerning policies, procedures, and programs.
• Assist with the investigation and resolution process responding to employee complaints/concerns.
• Maintain confidentiality of all personnel related information.
• Perform projects and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• 4 years of related Human Resources experience.
• Proven track record in high volume employment activity.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong analytical and strategic skills.
• Strong conflict management, influencing, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent customer service skills and proven ability on follow-up commitments.
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, take initiative, and problem solve while maintaining attention to detail.
• Proficient in MS Office; Outlook, Word, Excel
• Ability to travel on a regular basis; valid driver’s license with a driving record that meets Company standards.
• Bi-lingual (Spanish) required.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, kneel, walk, talk, see, hear, push, pull, climb, bend, and stoop. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, climb, use manual dexterity to operate tools used in the course of work and typical office equipment, hear sufficient to hear conversations in person and via telephone and radio, and vision sufficient for distance sight and to read diagrams, manual reports, rules, regulations, laws, and plans. The employee is occasionally required to reach, push, and pull with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Physical dexterity may involve stretching, proper placement of legs, and use of arms and hands in repetitive motions. The employee must be able to maintain constant alertness to the multiple concurrent activities occurring at the site, including the activities of other employees and contractors, the operation of stationary equipment, and the movement of mobile equipment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

EOE M/F/V/D

DFWP

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person