Human Resources Generalist

Position Overview

The HR Generalist position works with a broad range of human resources activities including hiring, onboarding, compliance, training and policy administration.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Assists with salaried exempt, salaried non-exempt and hourly hiring process, including composition of job postings, advertisements and descriptions, screening of applications/resumes, background checks, interviewing of candidates, offer letter preparation.
• Coordination of drug screenings and conducting new hire orientations.Ensures proper paperwork is completed and forwarded to appropriate personnel. Maintains electronic database of human resources forms and employment records.
• Assists with administrative responsibilities and special projects, including compilation of data, data analysis and report preparation/generation.
• Responsible for EEO/AAP Compliance process and reporting.
• Conducts New Hire Orientation and coordinates onboarding.
• Assists with required training, including preparation, review and distribution.
• Assists with development and maintenance of corporate policies and procedures and maintains electronic database.
• Attends Job Fairs on behalf of the company, creating meaningful partnerships and maintaining ongoing relationships.
• Processes employee terminations, including entry, calculations and routing of appropriate paperwork.
• Coordinates and documents all claims and reports relating to specific state workforce development and unemployment offices.
• Where applicable, coordinates and maintains company specific benefit plans, specifically, but not limited to Health, Dental, Vision, Life and 401K benefits.
• When applicable, conducts and documents HR related investigations, including, but not limited to, EEO complaints, harassment complaints and general employee issues.
• Assists with revision and development of employee handbook as needed.
• Responsible for administering and tracking employee requests as they pertain to FMLA, NYS PFL and ADA.
• Coordinates with safety to provide information on workers compensation claims.
• Maintains professional demeanor in dealing with critical/confidential information; restricts discussion/knowledge of activity to a “need to know” basis.
• Regular and predictable attendance at assigned times is required.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Education/Experience

• Associates degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related discipline preferred.
• Five years’ experience in human resources required. Experience as HR generalist strongly preferred.
• Bi-Lingual in Spanish
• Experience in a construction environment (preferred)
• PHR or SHRM-CP is a plus.
• Valid state driver’s license and satisfactory driving record is required.

Work Requirements

• Must be 18 years in age or older.
• Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and criminal background check.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required (less than 25%)
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.(less than 10%)

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Knowledge of human resources policies and procedures as well as employment and labor laws.
• Highly effective oral and written communication skills required.
• Ability to operate office equipment including, but not limited to: computers, copiers, ten key adding machine, printers, etc.
• Proficiency of MS Excel and Word applications required.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to analyze issues independently.
• Ability to perform under deadline pressure.
• Ability to understand and follow complex verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.