What are the responsibilities and job description for the HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST position at Today Media?
At Today Media, we blend the incredible reach and effectiveness of print advertising and exciting events with the targetability of digital platforms to deliver amazing results for our advertisers.
The Human Resource Generalist will run the daily functions of the Human Resources (HR) department, including administering benefits and leave, enforcing company policies and practices, and assisting with hiring and interviewing staff.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Review, track, and document compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments. This may include safety training, anti-harassment training, professional licensure, and aptitude exams and certifications.
- Help with recruiting and interviews and facilitate the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborate with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
- Work closely with hiring managers to customize new hire onboarding schedule and identify required resources for the position.
- Performs routine employee relation 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.
- Handle 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 for the following current states: NY, MA, CT, DE, PA, MD, VA, DC, SC, FL, AZ, MI.
- Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
- Periodic travel to our remote offices in Rye, NY, Fishkill, NY, Paoli, PA and Bethesda, MD.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
- At least three years of human resource management experience preferred.
- HIPPA Certified
- SHRM-CP is a plus.
- Paylocity and Employee Navigator experience is a plus.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills are required
- Detailed oriented
- Highly organized
- Intermediate Microsoft Office Word and Excel skills are required
- Problem-solving: Skillful conflict resolution and ability to address employee concerns
- Relationship building: Ability to build strong working relationships with employees at all levels
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
- Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.
Benefits:
Our working environment is guaranteed to never be boring and is always filled with a lot of creative and goal-oriented teammates. Competitive benefits and compensation plans are also part of the package.
Compensation package is commensurate with experience and includes salary as well as bonus opportunities and company-paid benefits.
EOE.
