HR Generalist

SUMMARY
The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for performing HR-related duties on a professional level and works closely with senior HR management in supporting the GSR team member population. This position carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas, moving to each area as business needs are identified: benefits administration, team member relations, recruiting & onboarding, HRIS, training & development, and team member communications.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
•    Move between the various human resource functions as directed and based on Company needs, administering plans and procedures to support the overall Human Resources operations.
•    Conduct initial team member relations intake sessions as needed.
•    Assist HRIS w/ data entry and reporting as needed.
•    Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, policies and practices. 
•    Provide communication and support to the benefits team to assist GSR team members with benefits questions.
•    Assists team members with benefits enrollments during annual open enrollment. 
•    Assist recruiters with screening applicants and onboarding new hires. 
•    Utilize software to assist in creating communications to team members, and training materials for in house courses. 
•    Facilitate portions of New Hire Orientation when the primary facilitators are out of office, to ensure new hires have a smooth onboarding experience. 
•    Coordinate various audits including but not limited to I -9's, work cards, benefits, etc.
•    Recommend new approaches, policies and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of the department and services performed.
•    Maintain compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment.
•    Help support HR administrative operations, as needed and assigned.
•    Cover the HR reception desk and phone lines as needed. 
•    Attend and participate in meetings in order to be informed of new rules, new promotions and casino events, regulations and procedures, and to discuss scheduling and/or other concerns of the Company and/or department.
•    Demonstrate a high level of integrity and maintain strict confidentiality. 
•    Any other duties as assigned, within the scope of this job description.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
•    Must be personable and display exemplary guest service skills.
•    General Human Resources knowledge so able to learn and quickly adapt to the needs of the entire HR department.
•    Excellent communication skills both written and oral. 
•    Must possess interpersonal skills to deal effectively with business contacts and Team Members at all levels of the company.
•    Ability to maintain composure in high pressure situations.
•    Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Products including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint & Excel.
•    Possess a strong attention to detail and organization skills.
•    Effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, staff, guests, and general public.
•    Ability to work with interruptions and to perform multiple tasks while remaining collected in high pressure situations.
•    Excellent time management and prioritization skills. 
•    Ability to speak Spanish preferred but not required. 
•    Ability of simple reading, writing, math, and complex task completion skills is required. 
•    Must have the following skills: clerical, compiling, analyzing, precision working, following instructions, memorization, and problem solving. 
•    Flexible to work all shifts including holidays, nights, and weekend hours as business needs dictate.
•    Must be 21 years of age

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
•    High School diploma required; college degree in Human Resources preferred. 
•    Experience directly in Employee Relations, Benefits Administration, HRIS, Recruiting, and/or Learning & Development preferred.
•    Minimum 2-3 years’ Human Resources experience is required, or any combination of education, training, or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES
•    Must obtain and maintain appropriate licensing with the Nevada Gaming Board. 
•    Driver’s License and MVR within Company’s insurance requirements.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
•    While performing the duties of this job, the team member is constantly sitting, standing, and walking; occasionally reaching overhead, and bending over during the duration of their shift. 
•    Must be able to lift/carry 25lbs or less, and push or pull up to 50 pounds. 
•    The team member will constantly have repetitive use of both hands and require frequent light grasping motions and occasional firm/strong grasping motions. Finger dexterity of both hands will be constantly required. 
•    Constant use of vision abilities is required including distance, depth perception, field of vision, and color vision. 
•    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
•    Work performed consistently indoors alone, occasionally outdoors, and frequently with and around others. Team Member will perform work face-to-face including verbal contact with others around computer equipment and other electrical devices.
•    The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud at times.
•    Team Member may be exposed to odor and/or secondhand smoke. 
•    Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.