Human Resources Generalist

Summary Of Primary Functions:

The HR Generalist is responsible for aligning business objectives with employees and management. The position has primary responsibilities for employee relations, HR compliance, workers' compensation, leave administration, enforcing company policies, and serves as a resource for employees & managers. The position formulates partnerships across the organization to deliver value-added service to management and employees that supports the business objectives of the company.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. (Other duties may be assigned)

• Maintains employee records, ensuring completion and accuracy of details such as employee contact information, job classification, pay rates, organizational structure, and other key details.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance. Makes recommendations to add or improve policies.
• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff as needed
• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; workers’ compensation and occupational health and safety; and training and development.
• Manages and resolves complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough, and objective investigations.
• Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
• Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation to employees and managers.
• Serves as the initial contact and liaison for intake and assessment of employee complaints.
• Advises and trains managers and supervisors in best employee relations practices and strategies for managing supervisor problems and employee grievances. Develops further training as needed.
• Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Monitors completion of performance reviews. Coaches’ managers on providing effective feedback.
• Assists with developing, coordinating and recommending changes for the improvement of workflow in the area of responsibility
• Creates HR reports as requested.
• Maintains up to date knowledge of employment law to ensure that Dobbs Equipment maintains compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualification: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• HR experience (including but not limited to benefits, leave, workers compensation)
• Valid driver’s license and the ability to be insured by company's auto-insurance policies

Education, Skill, And/or Experience Requirements

• Human Resource Management, 3 years of experience required
• Bachelor’s degree (4-year) in Human Resources, Business Administration or relevant field, or equivalent combination of education and work experience
• SHRM-CP or PHR Certification, preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively, both internally and externally, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and achieve goals with minimal supervision
• Proficient with MS Office, with an emphasis in Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization's HRIS (ADP)
• Strong problem-solving skills; has the ability to identify, analyze, and resolve issues effectively
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Bilingual (Spanish), preferred

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to work on-site full-time
• Must be able to lift 20 pounds at times
• Overnight travel required 5% of the time

We’re an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer

Dobbs Equipment is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to providing an environment free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation both for our employees and applicants. We make all employment related decisions on the basis of an individual’s qualifications and job performance. We recruit, hire, promote, train, transfer, and make compensation decisions without regard to race, religion, color, creed, national origin, ancestry or citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy status, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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