What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Generalist position at Arkansas Foodbank?
Description
Arkansas Foodbank is looking for an experience Human Resources Generalist to join our team. The HR Generalist will be responsible for supporting all human resources related activities and functions. Performs routine tasks required to execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, performance and talent management, productivity, recognition, employee morale and engagement, training and development.
Arkansas Foodbank team members will demonstrate a commitment to our mission and to the fight against hunger in Arkansas. They must have a clear understanding of and ability to articulate the mission and vision of Arkansas Foodbank and a desire to work with diverse populations. Team members must exemplify Arkansas Foodbank values while representing the organization at public, social, and business settings.
The statements contained herein describe the scope of the responsibility and essential functions of this position but should not be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other areas to cover absences or relief to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.
Requirements
The following qualifications are preferred for the candidate or employee; however, other job-related education and/or experience may be substituted for all or part of these basic requirements upon approval.
While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel or operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and lift up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.
This job operates in a professional office environment. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Arkansas Foodbank is looking for an experience Human Resources Generalist to join our team. The HR Generalist will be responsible for supporting all human resources related activities and functions. Performs routine tasks required to execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, performance and talent management, productivity, recognition, employee morale and engagement, training and development.
Arkansas Foodbank team members will demonstrate a commitment to our mission and to the fight against hunger in Arkansas. They must have a clear understanding of and ability to articulate the mission and vision of Arkansas Foodbank and a desire to work with diverse populations. Team members must exemplify Arkansas Foodbank values while representing the organization at public, social, and business settings.
The statements contained herein describe the scope of the responsibility and essential functions of this position but should not be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other areas to cover absences or relief to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.
- Maintain current employment records and files with accuracy and confidentiality.
- Interpret and explain human resources policies, procedures, laws, and standards to new and existing employees.
- Manage benefits administration to include new hire enrollment, Open Enrollment, and monthly reconciliation of invoice.
- Facilitate the recruitment process: updating job descriptions, posting open positions, screening applicants, scheduling and conducting prescreen interviews, in-person interviews, etc. and managing the onboarding process.
- Facilitate pre-employment drug screening and background investigations as well as other policies/procedures-driven screening requirements.
- Ensure the new hire, onboarding process and necessary steps are completed and processed in a timely manner.
- Facilitate onboarding and the new hire experience including New Hire Orientation.
- Create flyers and presentations for HR related activities.
- Coordinate HR sponsored lunches, activities, and events.
- Assist with review, development, implementation, and support of all HR department initiatives, policies, procedures, and systems.
- Respond to inquiries including but not limited to employment verification and unemployment claims.
- Assists with assessment, scheduling and implementation of training and development activities, to include conducting training as needed and required.
- Manage confidential information with a high level of integrity.
- Assists in managing the HR department calendar.
- Coordinate the Employee Engagement and Employee Wellness Committees.
- Coordinate benefits processing, schedule new employee benefits training, process changes and notify vendors. Assist with Open Enrollment.
- Assist with administrative tasks of coordinating employee engagement surveys.
- Assist with administrative tasks involving performance reviews and employee development initiatives and tasks.
- Subject Matter Expert for HRIS providing technical support to users.
- Generate HR reports as needed.
- Ensure front desk coverage at all times covering breaks and lunch.
- Attend job fairs and other HR events, trainings and meetings as necessary.
Requirements
The following qualifications are preferred for the candidate or employee; however, other job-related education and/or experience may be substituted for all or part of these basic requirements upon approval.
- Bachelor’s degree in human resource management or a related field preferred
- Three to five years of directly related HR experience to include compliance
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
- Prior experience with an HRIS preferably Paylocity
- Comfortable presenting in group settings
- Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality at all times
While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel or operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and lift up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.
This job operates in a professional office environment. The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.