HR GENERALIST

Summary:  The Human Resources Generalist performs the day-to-day tasks of the Human Resource department and manages the administration of human resources policies, procedures and programs. The HR Generalist carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: departmental development, data integrity, employee relations, training and development, benefits, compensation, and employment. 

Supervisory Responsibilities:  N/A

Essential Functions: Tasks that must be performed by the person in this job.  Reasonable accommodation(s) may be requested to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• Assist employees at Day Wireless Systems & Reliance Connects in HR matters – employee relations, benefits and policies and procedures.
• Work with the safety department on administrative tasks related to workman’s comp
• Assist HR Manager with employee benefit programs by conducting benefits orientation, advising employees, resolving issues, conducting periodic audits of benefits programs/EDI file feeds, providing and posting pertinent benefit material and updates.  
• Prepare, recommend and maintain records and procedure for initiating and managing personnel transactions and documenting and securing personnel data.
• Administer employee appreciation and wellness programs.
• Support our leave administrators when employees apply for family medical leaves per federal and state laws, as well as other leaves of absence, as requested.
• Manages compliance posters for all shop locations
• Responds to unemployment claims, processes claims, and participate in hearings.
• Investigates and performs fact finding of employee relations issues such as disciplinary actions, personal conflicts, performance, compliance with company policy, company procedures, and federal and/or state law. 
• Advises employees and management in company and department policy and procedures as well as applicable federal and state laws. 
• Assist HR Dept. with onboarding, termination process, projects, reports, correspondence, and other activities as requested.
• Completes medium to large-size HR-related projects and audits.
• Handle employee relations counseling
• Other duties may be assigned.

Non-Essential Functions: Tasks that may or may not be performed by the person in this job. 
 

• Occasional lifting/transporting boxes and other office materials
• Occasional local travel (Portland-area)

Education and/or Experience:   

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in business administration, management, human resources, psychology or a closely related field; and at least 4 years of progressively responsible experience in the delivery of human resources services; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

•     Experience using Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.

•     Experience working with a union and administering workers comp is a plus

Licenses, Certifications: 

•     A Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or a Senior PHR certification is preferred. 

•     A valid state driver’s license will be required when driving company vehicles for assignments.