HR Generalist

SUMMARY 

A HR generalist works in the field of human resources. The duties in this position include managing various HR tasks and operations. Your responsibilities can consist of acting as a liaison between employees and management, administering benefits packages, negotiating contracts, and handling recruitment and hiring tasks. In some cases, a senior HR generalist helps set company policy for employee behavior and expectations. You may also coordinate professional development opportunities for employees in your organization. As a senior member of the human resources department, you ensure compliance with employment laws, including documentation and reporting.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE 

• HS Diploma Required
• A bachelor’s degree in human resources management, OR
• Two to three years experience in the HR field, OR
• Any similar combination of education and experience.

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Must have thorough knowledge of MS Office software.
• Must have excellent alpha numeric filing and data entry skills.
• Must be able to type a minimum of 30 words per minute.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Must have excellent phone etiquette.
• Must be able to maintain a level of confidentiality with Human Resources information (i.e. Associates salaried information, performance issues, etc.).
• Must be able to handle confidential material related to Human Resources
• Able to perform general office lifting and physical requirements.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Places employment advertising ads with vendors.
• Assists with employment verifications, mortgage requests, court documents, etc.
• Conducts new employee orientations and set up profiles for all exempt level positions.
• Coordinates employee training activities.
• Assist in organizing company functions, flu clinics, hearing tests, open enrollment, etc.
• Maintains Human Resources Information System records and compiles reports from database as needed.
• Assist Exempt new hires with relocation issues.
• Participates in the company’s Safety Committee, and in administrative staff meetings, attends other meetings and seminars.
• Conducts exit interviews and maintains exit interview files.
• Assist with Performance Appraisal process.
• Assist with preparation for upcoming audits (i.e., Walmart, SQF, etc.)
• Coordinating employment activities
• Assist with employee wellness.
• Acts as liaison between employee and management to answer questions or concerns regarding company policies, practices and regulations.
• Collect and analyze human resources data and make recommendations for changes to management.
• Prepare or maintain employment records related to events, such as hiring, termination, leaves, transfers, or promotions, using human resources management system software.
• Address employee relations issues, such as harassment allegations, work complaints, or other employee concerns.
• Advise managers on organizational policy matters, such as equal employment opportunity and sexual harassment, and recommend needed changes. 
• Analyze and modify compensation and benefits policies to establish competitive programs and ensure compliance with legal requirements.
• Interpret and explain human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, or regulations.  
• Assists with the development and maintenance of job descriptions.
• Responds to compensation and benefits survey information, providing detailed and accurate information.
• Conducts compensation related surveys annually, and as needed, to maintain the Job Class Grid.
• Must be able to work additional hours or beyond standard schedule with little or no notice.
• Perform or assist with any operations, as required or directed, to maintain workflow or respond to production requirements.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• None

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit at desk for prolonged periods, use hands to handle or feel, talk and hear.  The employee frequently is required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must be able to lift up to 15lbs at times, occasionally. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to focus in order to properly construct reports, use a computer and color coordinate monthly reports.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and will include, but not be limited to, computers, printers, telephones, and normal communication.

Equal Employment Opportunity 

The Father’s Table is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, marital or veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation/gender identity, place of national origin and other categories protected by law are not factors in employment, promotion, compensation or working conditions