Human Resources (HR) Generalist

The HR Generalist is responsible for performing HR-related duties on a professional level and works closely with senior HR management in supporting the organization.

This position may carry out responsibilities in the following functional areas: new hire and ongoing qualifications, leave administration, benefits administration, recruitment/employment, onboarding, training, unemployment, employee relations and compliance.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Administer various human resource programs, plans and procedures for all company employees.
• Process documentation and prepare reports related to HR activities (staffing, recruitment, training, grievances, ongoing qualifications, leaves, terminations, etc.).
• Maintain human resource information system records and compile reports from the database as needed.
• Handle employee requests and questions regarding human resources issues, rules, and regulations.
• Provide administrative support to senior HR management.

• Act as back-up to other HR Generalists and assist team as needed.
• Answer incoming calls to HR and assist or forward as needed.
• Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with all team members, customers, vendors and other departments.
• Maintains confidentiality of data and information accessed.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Required Education and Experience

• Associate degree or equivalent in human resources or related business field.
• Two to three years human resource experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

• BS in human resources or related business field.
• Human resources experience in the transportation industry.
• HR certification such as SHRM-CP or PHR.

Computer Skill Requirements

• Demonstrated experience with MS Office Products, particularly Excel.
• Paycom or similar payroll software experience.
• HRIS systems experience.

Physical Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.
• Position requires extended periods of time sitting.
• Position requires extended periods of telephone and computer use.
• Occasional evening and additional weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Personal Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good communicator to relate appropriately with other team members, as well as with the company’s employees and vendors.
• Brings proactive and positive approach to work.
• Strong skills in organization, and ability to prioritize tasks and choose the most important duties to complete first.
• Must have phone call ethics and be able to respond to clients on phone in an appropriate manner.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, high-stress environment with a demanding time schedule.

This position is a Tuesday through Saturday day position but may require working hours on other days or times to ensure the smooth operation of the HR department.

Salary : $50,000