HR Generalist

Summary

The Human Resources Generalist provides employee relations and talent acquisition support to HR Business Partners and designated business unit(s). This position is responsible for developing effective relationships to deliver value-added HR services and support business objectives. The HR Generalist builds an effective level of business literacy about the business unit's priorities, challenges, team dynamics, and strategic direction. The HR Generalist collaborates with the greater HR team and other departments, to identify and implement impactful solutions to drive organizational effectiveness and achieve desired business outcomes.

Expected Outcomes

• Summit has the talent it needs to meet the immediate needs of its members and to change, grow, and thrive.
• Our employees are the best at what they do and are engaged and committed to our purpose and mission.
• Summit achieves top quartile performance across key HR metrics such as engagement, turnover, internal placements, time to fill, etc.
• The HR Generalist has meaningful relationships with the employees in our care, giving us great insights into the dynamics of the organization.
• The HR Generalist has regular check-ins with the managers we support and maintains a first-hand feel for their priorities, challenges, and opportunities.
• Our employees actively manage their careers, work their performance and development goals, and fulfill their career ambitions.
• Sensitive employee issues are resolved compassionately, consistently, and in accordance with legal requirements.
• Data informs our priorities and drives decision making.

 Capability Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business-related field or applicable experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience working in a human resource discipline, including talent acquisition, and may include: management of a team, employee relations, HR programs, employee development, diversity (DEI), compensation/benefits administration, and legal compliance.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to persuade and influence when needed, while always remaining professional and respectful.
• Ability to advise and coach managers.
• Exercise independent judgment to effectively navigate stressful situations with discretion and confidence.
• Manage time effectively to balance competing priorities.
• Technology savvy with a high degree of comfort with various technology tools; fluency in Microsoft Office Suite (Teams, Outlook Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all outcomes, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

 Required Statement Sections

• Physical Demands of Position: While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to sit, stand, and walk, use hands and fingers.  The employee occasionally must reach above and below shoulder level, and lift/push/pull and /or carry up to 10 pounds. 
• Environmental/Working Conditions: Works in a typical administrative setting with climate control and appropriate lighting. Travel to branches requires exposure to outdoor and traffic conditions.
• Equipment Used: Variety of office equipment (telephone, printer, pc, mobile devices, etc.)
• EEO Statement: At Summit Credit Union, we are committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law.  We embrace diversity and believe that inclusion is critical to our success as a credit union.  Different makes us better.  Employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business need.