The Human Resources Generalist provides strategic and tactical support for the HR Director by performing HR-related duties on a professional level. Exhibits ethical behavior, promotes trust and credibility, prevents legal liability, supports employee well-being, fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion, and enhances organizational reputation. This position carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: full cycle recruitment, affirmative action and employment law compliance, benefits administration, employee relations, training, performance management, and onboarding. Handles confidential information with high integrity. Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.

• Manage full cycle recruiting by developing and implementing strategies to build a steady pipeline of qualified active and passive candidates.
• Confer with management to identify personnel needs, job specifications, job duties, basic qualifications, and skills. Write and revise job descriptions.
• Coordinate internal job posting program. Use diverse recruiting channels, such as job boards, social media, and industry networks, to attract qualified external candidates.
• Screen and refer internal and external candidates for additional interviews with others in the organization.
• Assist with EEO-1/AAP/Vet-4212 report data collection; maintain relevant and accurate records, reports, and databases to conform to regulations.
• Manage the onboarding process for new hires, ensuring a seamless transition into the company.
• Assist in administration benefits, compensation, offers letters, and employee performance program.
• Consistently and correctly update various databases and files on a timely basis.
• Proactive communication and timely responses to internal and external communication.
• Maintain knowledge and compliance with federal and state regulations relating to employment.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. We are a drug-free workplace. Patterson Pope is a federal contractor.
Experience and Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Share and demonstrate Patterson Pope’s core values. Strong Ethics.

• Thorough understanding of EEO, Vet 4212, ADA, and other related employment laws and guidelines.
• Ability to meet deadlines and set priorities with effective distribution of time and effort.
• Ability to promote and foster diversity and inclusion.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations.
• Ability to multitask and manage various HR processes.
• Aptitude for problem-solving and through knowledge of HR procedures and policies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with aptitude in conducting interviews.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Proficient in social media platforms, Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Ability to work alone and with others.
• Ability to drive a vehicle.
• Ability to work a variety of hours and travel throughout company geography throughout the year.
• Ability to work remotely at job fairs or job sites without supervision.
• Ability to manage a wide range of relationships with a variety of stakeholders.

Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; at least three years of human resources or related experience; or a combination of education and experience.

Minimum of 3-5 years HR Generalist experience preferred. Previous experience working for a federal contractor/subcontractor a plus.

PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred.

Certificates and Licenses:

Active and valid Driver License from the United States of America.

Travel:

25% travel to job fairs, military bases, schools, and offices within Company footprint. Will require occasional overnight travel and overnight stays.

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 the essential functions. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee needs to be able to identify and distinguish colors.

Job Benefits:

Patterson Pope offers a generous serving of benefits designed to help our employees be the best they can be. Our benefits include…

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Company paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

• Option to buy Additional Life Insurance coverage for yourself and your dependents

• Short Term Disability Insurance

• Long Term Disability Insurance

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• 401k

• Paid Time Off

• Paid holidays

• Paid birthday holiday

• Patterson Pope is an ESOP.