HR Generalist

Job Description

Overview:  Responsible for performing HR-related duties on a professional level and works closely with senior HR management in supporting multiple lines of roles and responsibilities such as: Benefits administration, performance management, recruitment, employment processing/on boarding, personnel records, employee and/or labor relations, training, employment law compliance, payroll, development and implementation for both policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administers various human resource plans and procedures for all company personnel
• Assists in the development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures; prepares and maintains employee handbook and policies and procedures manual
• Performs benefits administration
• Recruitment efforts for all exempt and non-exempt personnel, and interns
• Understanding of FLSA and Multi-state payroll regulations
• Participate in developing department goals, objectives, and systems
• Manage company leave programs by effectively interpreting FMLA and ADA implications as they relate to leaves of absence/disabilities
• Annual reporting, such as OSHA, EEO-1, and Vet 100/A
• Handles employee relations counseling, investigations, and performance improvement plan (PIP) preparation
• Work with supervisors to implement progressive discipline
• Advise employees and supervisors about company personnel policies, benefits, and procedures
• Prepare statistical and written reports with varying degrees of complexity and detail for management
• Administration of human resource programs as assigned
• Identify potential issues in a proactive and timely manner
• Familiarity with Affirmative Action and OFCCP compliance
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of Human Resources experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Excellent time management, organizational, and detail skills
• Ability to work in a diverse fast-paced environment
• PHR or SPHR certification preferred

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:

• Ability to stand, sit and/or walk on hard surfaces
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, climb steps, and use ladder
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk working on a computer
• Ability to lift to 25 pounds
• Ability to communicate verbally using a telephone
• Vision required: 20/40 with or without corrective lenses to accurately read all related distribution documents and computer monitor screens

Work Environment:

• Office Environment with controlled temperatures