HR Generalist

POSITION SUMMARY:    

The Human Resources Generalist supports day-to-day HR operations and is responsible for performing a variety of tasks in functional areas including recruitment, HRIS, employee relations, benefits administration, training, compliance, and HR policy implementation. This role ensures alignment with company goals while fostering a positive workplace environment

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Administer various human resource programs such as benefits, compensation, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity and recognition, and morale.
2. Assist with training and development.
3. Assist with the recruitment process by identifying candidates, conducting interviews, and onboarding new hires.
4. Provide support to employees in various HR-related topics and resolve any issues that may arise.
5. Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations; review policies and practices to maintain compliance.
6. Conduct or assist with employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
7. Maintain employee files and records in electronic and paper form.
8. Participate in developing department goals, objectives, and systems.
9. Prepare HR-related reports as needed (e.g., turnover, absenteeism, compensation analysis).
10. Assist with employee engagement initiatives and wellness programs.
11. Support internal audits and external reporting requirements.
12. Responsible for documenting employee relations, and attendance issues in HRIS system and personnel files.
13. Assist supervisors, and department managers settle work-related conflicts through advice and recommendation. 
14. Conduct specialized labor law training.
15. Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested.
16. This position may have supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, and individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed on the job analysis are representative of the skill, and/or ability required. 

Education: A Bachelor’s degree and/or Human Resources certification preferred.

Experience: Minimum of five years related experience in Human Resources, employee relations experience preferred.

Specific Skills: Bi-lingual (English/Spanish). Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of information.  Strong proficiency using Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Detail oriented, logical and effective approach to problem solving. Must have strong oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate with employees in all levels of the organization. Possess the ability to plan and schedule the work of direct reports. Demonstrated capability to interface and maintain effective relationship with department personnel in a team-oriented environment.

Specialized Knowledge, Licenses, etc.: None required.

Other Skills and Abilities: None.

Physical Demands: Frequently sits, bends, kneels, reach out with hands/arms. Must be able to lift/move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift/move up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment: Office environment.