Human Resources Generalist

Job Type
Full-time
Description
This position provides comprehensive administrative support of the Human Resources Department, which includes recruitment (e.g. job postings, reference checking, onboarding new employees, etc) and employment, personnel records management, employee relations, benefits administration and unemployment compensation administration. This role will also be assigned occasional HR projects and company presentations. The HR Generalist works under the guidance of the People Development Manager and serves as the first point of contact for employees.
Requirements

• Ensure all necessary forms including job requisition, consent forms, applications and notice of new hires have been properly completed for new hires
• Process new employees for drug and criminal record screenings.
• Prepare offer letters for new hires.
• Create onboarding profiles using HRIS.
• Issue termination letters and exit interview surveys.
• Notify employees of benefit eligibility and enrollment deadlines.
• Reconcile company health benefit invoices and investigate any billing discrepancies.
• Attend Safety Committee meetings and complete necessary OSHA reporting documents.
• Facilitate entire internship program cycle by posting positions, phone screening candidates, set up face to face interviews, make offer, onboard, and follow up with intern at the end of the term.
• Document accident reports and quickly communicate to Key Risk for workers compensation.
• Maintain personnel files and proper record keeping.
• Review employee disciplines from management prior to issuance and make any necessary adjustments.
• Facilitate employee relations issues and determine appropriate course of action.
• Provide qualifying employees with Family Medical Leave applications and assist throughout the process
• Host monthly new hire orientation meetings.
• Issue and review Wonderlic exams for new hires.
• Review employee files to answer inquiries and provide information for personnel actions.
• Inform job applicants of their acceptance or rejection of employment.
• Examine employee review/ appraisal documents and provide approval for the submission.
• Recruit for positions at the corporate office and provide assistance for positions at the individual properties.
• Capability of developing effective PowerPoint presentations.
• Performs any additional duties or tasks as assigned.

Education
High School Graduate/GED / Equivalent Work: Required
Bachelor's Degree: Preferred
Master's Degree: n/a
2-4 years prior HR experience preferred
Specialized Skills & Knowledge (List the minimum required specific knowledge and skills necessary to perform this job (e.g., basic accounting principles, computer programming, languages, spreadsheets, specific manufacturing processes, etc.)

• Excellent organizational, presentation, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, benefits, labor relations, and personnel information systems.
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of laws, court procedures, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
• Must be capable of multitasking with great time management skills.
• Must be service oriented with an open mindset to help employees and co-workers.
• Maintain confidential employee and company information.
• Solid understanding of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and ability to learn HRIS system.
• Proven ability to engage quickly with individuals in an outgoing, friendly manner, and build and maintain relationships with business leaders.
• Ability to remain patient, tactful, diplomatic and approachable to employees.

Primary Equipment/Applications Used

• List primary equipment: Standard Office Equipment
• List required software (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, CAD, etc.) and required proficiency (i.e., basic, intermediate or advanced)
• Microsoft Suite- Intermediate
• Paylocity-Novice