Human Resources Generalist

Position Summary:

The Human Resources Generalist (HRG) provides support in all functional areas of Human Resources (HR), including but not limited to all employment and recruitment activities, personnel records, employee and/or labor relations, job evaluations, all compensation and benefits programs, employee communication, organizational development, training, affirmative action plan (AAP)/Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and any special projects or duties assigned by HR leadership. The HRG assists in the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures and their dissemination; prepares reports in conformance with legislated requirements or organizational needs; consistently applies and interprets organization policy; acts as a liaison with other departments and organizations; provides work instruction to other HR staff and provide input in the review and evaluation of personnel as appropriate. The HRG also serves as a resource on compliance with various regulatory agencies, and on other special projects.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

• Associate’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Industrial Psychology, or related field preferred.
• At least three years of professional-level Human Resources experience or an equivalent combination of additional training and experience is required.
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• The employee shall comply with all safety and health standards, and all rules, regulations, and orders which are applicable to the individual’s own position, actions, and conduct.
• Performs wide array of Human Resource Information System (HRIS) reporting.
• Provides employee and labor relations support.
• Provides employee counseling.
• Administers employee recognition programs as requested.
• Administers, interprets, and proposes policies and procedures.
• Provides support and expertise relating to employee selection and placement.
• Participates in recruitment and retention initiatives and processes.
• Provides expertise and support for Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) responsibilities.
• Advises employees on career planning and development.
• Provides support to benefits programs and initiatives.
• Maintains a strong working knowledge of state and federal employment law.
• Serves as an employee advocate.
• Provides support for compliance with requirements of regulatory surveys (i.e., DNV, DHEC, Leapfrog).
• Performs record keeping.
• Participates in performance improvement related to schedules and staffing strategies.
• Participates in developing and modifying the schedule of pay and benefits.
• Prepares for and participates in employment hearings.
• Leads and participates in employee retention initiatives.
• Maintains the integrity of CMC’s Compensation structure.
• Annually analyzes all positions in organization in accordance with budget preparation timeline and makes recommendations for appropriate adjustments to pay ranges and salaries.
• Participates in national, regional, and local salary survey reviews on a regular basis to determine competitive compensation levels.
• Performs audits periodically to ensure jobs match compensation.
• Communicates salary and merit programs to employees and managers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.