Human Resources Generalist

Job Summary

Primary role will be supporting learning and development initiatives, training assignment, including tracking training completion due dates. Coordinating with local and state workforce development boards on training opportunities, grants etc. Support HR Staff in backup role to factory labor payroll processing, new hire orientation and general HR tasks.  

Job Responsibilities

• Under direction of HR Leader, responsible for performing a variety of HR functions which may include:  benefit administration, performance and compensation management, recruiting/staffing, employee relations, implementation of policies and procedures, training, HRIS support and employee communications
• Communicate HR policies and procedures
• May handle terminations and corrective action issues 
• Perform exit interviews with terminating employees 
• Assist with investigations involving harassment, EEOC, and similar types of claims ensuring legal compliance, as directed
• Comply with all state and federal regulations 
• Assist in administering the compensation program including the execution of the annual performance appraisal process 
• Communicate benefit policies and changes 
• Coordinate open enrollment activities 
• Working with third-party provider, research and resolve complex employee benefit problems and questions 
• Administer leaves of absence, FMLA, workers’ compensation and STD/LTD processes 
• Assist managers in conducting needs analysis for open positions 
• Source candidates using a variety of methods (i.e., Internet, career fairs, colleges, etc) from both internal and external sources 
• May process new hires and onboard all new employees 
• Ensure timely submittal and processing of employee data via HRIS systems (original new hire data and changes, as appropriate) 
• Compile statistical reports for the department or regulatory agencies (i.e., DCAA, EEO, AAP, internal audit teams, etc) 
• Work closely with payroll department
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
• Work closely with management at all levels

Job Responsibilities Part II

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field and 2+ years of experience in human resource management 
• Background in employment law and other government compliance regulations is preferred
• Ability to objectively coach employees and management through complex, difficult and emotional issues
• Ability to research and analyze various different type of data information
• Ability to make recommendations to effectiveness resolve problems or issues by using judgment that is consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulation or government law
• Ability to organize and prioritize work
• Ability to coach and develop other employees less experienced in HR
• Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of HR administration
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of various software packages (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, ADP, etc)
• MS Office skills required  HRIS experience preferred
• SPHR or PHR certification preferred