Multi Site Human Resources Generalist

Now Hiring an HR Generalist in Mississippi to support multiple locations. This position may be based out of Gautier, Hattiesburg, or Meridian, Mississippi and may require travel between sites in the region.   The ideal candidate will have experience in the waste, transportation or construction industry and the ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and build relationships. The HR Generalist is responsible for the day-to-day management of HR operations including the administration of policies, procedures and programs for Waste Pro of . The HR Generalist will provide staffing support and work with managers and employees, to ensure understanding of policies, procedures and benefits. This position requires a high degree of organization, planning, task management and accuracy. JOB FUNCTIONS: * Partners with hiring managers to ensure appropriate staffing levels are maintained. Includes posting requisitions, outreach initiatives, sourcing resumes, and preparing offers. Collects pre-employment screening results to assist in making employment decisions and coordinates employee orientation. * Represent company at trade schools, colleges/universities, professional organizations, and job fairs, as needed. * Maintains electronic personnel files ensuring all necessary forms and documents are completed and uploaded to the HRIS. * Responsible for compliance with I9 completion and retention, E-Verify, reasonable accommodations and posted notices. * Answers employee and management inquiries regarding company policies, procedures and programs. * Ensures accurate completion of payroll. * Processes employment actions including onboarding, direct deposit, pay changes, promotions, demotions, transfers and terminations. * Provides communication and facilitation of the annual benefit open enrollment process and answers routine benefits questions for managers and employees. * Conducts exit interviews. * Assists and guides managers in the disciplinary action process and enters disciplinary action data into the HRIS system and bonus spreadsheets. * Maintains employee turnover tracking and makes recommendations to management based on findings and HR best practices. * Conducts internal investigations and assists with any EEOC/DOL investigations. * Partner with managers to ensure all performance and employee relations concerns are handled in timely and tactful manner and escalated as needed. * Administers Affirmative Action Planning process. * Coordinates company representation in unemployment compensations claims. * Works with the Human Resources Team to assist with the planning, communicating and tracking of company-wide special events. * Facilitate and/or participate in manager and supervisor training, as needed. * Tracks and coordinates employee review schedules and ensures information is in the HRIS. QUALIFICATIONS: * BA/BS degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communication or related field * 2 years Human Resources/ Payroll/Training. * PHR certification preferred * Strong written and verbal communications skills. * Ability to manage simple to complex situations requiring a well-developed sense of organizational prioritization. * Ability to think analytically and resourcefully draw accurate conclusions. * Ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations. * Basic knowledge of human resources principles, practices, and law. * Knowledge of employee benefits, staffing processes, and HRIS systems and report capabilities. * Ability to promote and foster diversity and inclusion. * Ability to use an array of software packages, including MS Outlook, Word, Power Point, Excel, and Access. * Ability to adapt to change and operate rationally under dynamic pressure situations * Ability to function as team member and effectively build relationships with management, peers, staff and clients. * Ability to meet deadlines and set priorities with effective distribution of time and effort. * High degree of autonomy, yet team oriented with ability to work cross functionally within a matrix organization.