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. *ca