Human Resources Generalist

Position: Human Resources Generalist

Reports to: Human Resources Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Summary: The Human Resources (HR) Generalist assists with the day-to-day operations of the Human Resource offices of Tonkawa Enterprises, as well as the administration of the human resources policies, procedures, and programs. The HR Generalist will assist with handling employee relations, training and development, benefits, compensation, organizational development, and employment. The HR Generalists will assists with originating and ensuring HR practices and objectives that provide an employee-oriented, high-performance culture.

Essential Duties:

• Assists with all internal and external HR related matters.
• Develops compensation and benefits packages, maintains employee records, and recruits new employees.
• Recommends strategies to motivate employees.
• Assists with the recruitment process by identifying candidates, conducting reference checks and issuing employment paperwork.
• Manages the organization’s employee database and prepare reports.
• Coordinates with departmental managers in creating employee development plans and performance management.
• Responds to employees’ queries and resolve issue in a timely and professional manner.
• Assists HR Manager in administering resources policies and procedures.
• Participates in developing organizational guidelines and procedures.
• Collects and maintains HR data related to compensation, benefits, training, recruitment, etc. to help make recommendations for improvement.
• Performs orientations and updates records of staff.
• Processes paperwork for functional area according to established procedures.
• Ensures all employee records are maintained and updated with new hire information or changes in employment status.
• Prepares internal employee communications regarding compensation, benefits, or company policies.
• Produces and submits reports on general HR activity.
• Assists with budget monitoring and payroll as needed.
• Keeps up-to-date with the latest HR trends and best practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, human resources or a relevant field.
• A minimum of 3 years’ proven experience in a similar role.
• Experience in Tribal HR strongly suggested.
• Good understanding of the full recruitment process.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Solid problem-solving and team management abilities.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Efficient HR administration and people management skills.
• Excellent record keeping skills.
• Fantastic knowledge of HR functions and best practices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding any and all information that is discussed and processed within the HR office.
• Works comfortably under pressure and meets tight deadlines.
• Superb computer literacy with capability in email, MS Office and related HR software.
• Remarkable organizational and conflict management skills.
• Strong decision-making, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail.

Working Conditions and Physical Environment:

The working conditions and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Able to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
• Exhibit manual dexterity to enter data into a computer.
• Able to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids.
• Hear and understand speech at normal levels, outdoors and on the telephone.
• Speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly.
• Physical agility to bend, stoop, climb stairs, walk, reach and lift up to 25 pounds.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and at the levels normally performed in an office environment
• May periodically require work outside of normal business hours, including weekends, under sometimes stressful conditions in order to meet business needs and strict deadlines.