The American Association for Justice (AAJ®) works to preserve the constitutional right to trial by jury and to make sure people have a fair chance to seek justice when they are injured by the negligence or misconduct of others - even when it means taking on the most powerful corporations.
AAJ is seeking a Human Resources Generalist for its HR department. The Human Resource Generalist will play an essential role by supporting a wide range of human resources duties, including onboarding and orientation, recruitment, performance management, compliance, record retention and management, and other Human Resource matters.
Responsibilities:
- Manage and update the onboarding process and conduct new employee orientation to ensure the seamless integration with IT, benefits, payroll, and company culture.
- Support the HR Manager with the recruitment process, including posting jobs to internal and external recruitment sites, screening resumes, scheduling interviews, setting up interview arrangements for candidates, conducting interviews, checking references, and conducting background checks.
- Create and maintain accurate digital and paper HR files including personnel, benefits, I-9’s, and other confidential departmental files.
- Update and maintain all employee changes (onboarding, terminations, benefits, etc.) for HR through Paycom to ensure the accuracy and integrity of personal information in Paycom.
- Manage and maintain the online performance management system and act as the point of contact for performance evaluations for managers and employees.
- Maintain knowledge of best practices, regulatory compliance changes, and new technologies in and relating to Human Resources, compliance, and performance management. Make recommendations to the Director of Human Resources when applicable.
- Support the Director of HR by conducting routine audits to assist with compliance issues and recommend corrective action when applicable.
- Process all employment verification requests, unemployment claims and tuition assistance requests.
- Prepare, process, and approve monthly HR and benefit invoices and expense reports.
- Manage employee access for training and other online systems.
- Coordinate HR initiatives to support Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion strategic plan.
- Serve as primary point of contact for all HR related inquiries and concerns via phone and email, as well as HR sponsored events and meetings.
- Serve as a member of the Social Committee.
- Perform other duties as assigned.