Human Resources Generalist

Summary: Supports the Director of Human Resources in maintaining all aspects of human resources duties. The Human Resource Generalist will run the daily functions of the Human Resource (HR) department including hiring and interviewing staff, administering benefits, and leave, and enforcing company policies and practices. Excellent customer service focus, creative and innovative problem-solving, stellar communication skills, able to complete projects with the highest attention to detail, and a high degree of flexibility are keys to success in this role.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following. Other duties may be assigned as business needs dictate:

• Administers all associate benefit programs including helping to conduct open enrollment training and meetings and assisting associates with questions or enrollment problems.
• 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 aptitude exams and certifications.
• Conducts or acquires background checks and employee eligibility verifications.
• Implements new hire orientation and employee recognition programs.
• Manage all associate documentation including employment files, medical files, time keeping records, and benefits records in compliance with state and federal requirements.
• Capable of communicating with associates in a professional manner in all areas of Human Resources.
• Assist HR Director in the development and communication of human resource policies, procedures, laws, standards and other government regulations.
• Assist with Employee Relations events, involved with the planning, execution and coordination of HR related company events and employee programs.
• Maintain a high level of integrity and discretion in the handling of confidential information.
• Maintains technical and professional knowledge by attending seminars, establishing networks and reviewing professional publications.
  
  

Required Qualifications

Education, Experience, and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from a four-year college or university in Business, Human Resources, Organizational Development or related field.
• 5 to 10 years of human resources generalist experience ideally at a senior or executive level.
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• PHR/SHRM-CP or SPHR certification is desired.
  
  

Key Competencies

• Service Focus – demonstrates a personal commitment to delivering high quality, professional, responsive service to customers and co-workers
• Communication – shares and receives information using clear oral, written, and interpersonal skills. Demonstrates active listening with co-workers and customers to achieve results.
• Team Player/Collaborative – collaborates with fellow associates to achieve West Music goals. Recognizes and shows respect for the strengths and contributions of others with the ability to develop effective working relationships with co-workers.
• Results oriented – a "can-do" attitude with a desire to take on an increasing level of responsibility and a drive to meet project deadlines.
• Adaptable – thrives in a fast-paced environment; responds positively to evolving priorities or work assignments; open to feedback.
  
  

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The employee is generally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.

West Music is an equal opportunity, equal access employer committed to a diverse workforce. The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

What We Offer

• Hybrid/Remote work is possible for specific roles
• Full benefits package available the first of the month following the date of hire including:
• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401k with match
• Student Debt Repayment
• PTO/Paid holidays
  

West Music is an equal opportunity, equal access employer committed to a diverse workforce. The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.