Human Resources Generalist
Job Title: Human Resources Generalist
Reports To: Human Resources Director
Position Status: Full Time
Exempt Status: Exempt
Direct Reports: No
Position Summary:
The primary focus of this position is responsible for the following areas: benefit administration, performance evaluations, employee training and development, and generally improving workforce efficiency while mitigating Organizational liability. Additionally, this position will supervise and direct the work activities and outcomes of the Human Resources Assistant.
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Essential Job Duties:
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Lead employee relations activities between employees and management. Involvement includes employee investigations, providing coaching, communicating policies and procedures, implementing recognition/retention strategies, and determining proper corrective actions.
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Administer performance evaluation program to ensure effectiveness, compliance, and equity within organization. Administer compensation program to ensure compliance and equity within organization and conduct market analysis and compensation review within labor market to determine competitive total compensation.
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Provide benefit administration services through processing employee insurance benefits, including enrollment, changes, terminations, COBRA compliance, and reviews and recommend insurance options upon plan renewal. Sustain comprehensive wellness
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program.
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Research, design, and facilitate mandatory employee trainings and develop skill-enhancing trainings for Organization’s leadership and key talent as requested.
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Ensure Organizational compliance with federal and state employment laws, licensing requirements, subsequent reporting requirements and county requested employee information.
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Advises management regarding personnel practices, policies and procedures and employment laws. Has a good working knowledge of all employment laws, including Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Affirmative Action, Americans with Disabilities Act, FMLA, Workers’ Compensation, Harassment, etc.
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Track and report on various HR metrics.
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Perform a minimum of 2 hours of volunteer work per year.
Other Duties:
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Conduct various audits to ensure compliance with all state and federal guidelines.
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Respond to government requests for unemployment information and hearings.
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Perform other duties within the Human Resource department or other areas as assigned.
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Actively participate and contribute in at least one Organizational committee.
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Participate in Organizational events and activities.
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Professionally represent the Organization and department or site to current employees, volunteers, vendors and community.
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Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
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Observe all company policies, rules, and safety practices.
Physical Demands:
The tasks of this position generally requires duties to be performed by:
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Occasionally lift and move up to 50 lbs to waist height unaccompanied.
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Regularly sit for duration of shift.
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Occasionally required to walk, stand, or stoop.
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Coordinated use of hands and fingers to grasp, feel objects, transfer small items from one hand to another, fine manipulation, and bilateral reach with arms.
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Use of close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:​
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Fast paced, office environment.
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Regularly work with others.
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The noise level in the office is generally moderate.
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Safety and Ergonomic Requirements:
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Must practice safe work practices at all times and report any unsafe conditions immediately.
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Attend and participate in all required safety trainings.
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Participate in daily ergonomic stretches and follow all ergonomic requirements of the position.
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Follow all personal dress requirements according to the established dress code and safety requirements.
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Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Education/Experience
A Bachelor's degree (B. S.) in Business Management with a concentration in Human Resources from four-year college or university preferred; and one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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Language Ability
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Math Ability
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, proportions, and percentages.
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Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
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Computer Skills
Working knowledge of the Microsoft Office programs including Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Outlook. Experience with HRIS and Payroll systems.
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Certificates and Licenses
Maintain a valid Class D driver’s license and compliance with Organizational insurance driving guidelines. Obtain and maintain First Aid and CPR certification (training provided).
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