Human Resources Generalist

The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for performing Human Resources (HR) related duties on a professional level and works closely with the HR team and management. This position carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: employee relations, training, performance management, onboarding, policy implementation, recruitment/employment, and employment law compliance.

Essential Duties:

• Administers various human resource plans and procedures for all company personnel.
• Collaborates with the Employee Relations Manager on talent acquisition, recruitment, and onboarding processes.
• Support employee onboarding and help organize training and development initiatives.
• Supports managers with job description development and position management.
• Provide support to employees in various HR-related topics, such as leaves and compensation, and resolve any issues that may arise.
• Assist in the development and implementation of human resource policies and procedures.
• Supports independent contract management with 1099 workers; includes contract development and administration, and temp-to-hire employment contracts.
• Gather and analyze data with useful HR metrics, like time to hire and employee turnover rates.
• Maintain employee files and records in electronic and paper form.
• Participates in developing department goals, objectives, and systems.
• Supports the development and administration of the compensation program and performance management program.
• Undertake tasks around performance management.
• Collaborates with Payroll and Benefits Administrators to support payroll processes and benefits administration.
• Collaborate with HR Director and ER Manager to support employee relations counseling, outplacement counseling, and farewell interviewing.
• Collaborate with the HR Compliance Manager to ensure training and organizational practices meet legal, policy, and regulatory standards.
• Participates in administrative staff meetings and attends other meetings and seminars.
• Assists in the evaluation of reports, decisions, and results of the department in relation to established goals.
• Recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of the department and services performed.
• Maintains HR information system records and compiles reports from the database; performs audits in various HR functions to ensure compliance and accuracy of all employment records.
• Coordinate and support immigration and R1 and H1-b Visa processing for employees, both domestic and foreign.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience facilitating meetings and delivering clear, engaging messages in all situations. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess information and resolve issues promptly.
• Must have high initiative, integrity, and a strong work ethic.
• Demonstrates sound judgement.
• Must be able to operate a Windows-based computer and navigate Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent interpersonal skills-maintains confidentiality, remains open to others’ ideas, and exhibits willingness to try new things.
• Excellent time management, organizational skills, and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment.
• Good project management skills.
• Able and willing to work well in a diverse environment.
• Must be detail-oriented.
• Must demonstrate ethical conduct.
• Able to identify and resolve employee concerns.
• Must be able to work independently with little supervision, with the ability to direct and lead a team.
• Customer-focused attitude, with a high level of professionalism and discretion.
• Expertise in HR policies and procedures, along with hiring processes.
• Understanding of HR best practices and current regulations.