What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR GENERALIST position at Nishikawa Cooper LLC?
Position Summary
The Human Resources Generalist supports the employee lifecycle by coordinating recruitment, onboarding, training, employee relations, HR programs, recordkeeping, and regulatory compliance. This position partners with departmental managers, responds to employment-related inquiries, maintains the Human Resources Information System (HRIS), and escalates complex or sensitive matters to appropriate staff.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Coordinate full-cycle recruitment and hiring activities, including partnering with departmental managers to define required skills and competencies, recruiting and interviewing qualified applicants, facilitating selection, and completing background checks and employment eligibility verifications.
- Administer new-hire orientation and employee recognition programs.
- Administer and support human resource programs and processes, including compensation, benefits, leave, performance and talent management, training and development, productivity, recognition, morale, and occupational health and safety.
- Track, review, and document completion of required and optional training, continuing education, work assessments, professional licensure, aptitude examinations, and certifications, including safety and anti-harassment training.
- Support employee relations matters, including disciplinary actions, disputes, investigations, and terminations; attend and participate in related meetings as required.
- Respond to employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, and refer complex or sensitive matters to appropriate staff.
- Maintain accurate employee data and records in the Human Resources Information System (HRIS).
- Monitor and maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations; review policies and practices for alignment with legal requirements and recommended best practices.
- Maintain current knowledge of human resources trends, best practices, regulatory developments, and emerging technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
- Perform other duties as assigned.