Human Resources Generalist Jobs

Objective:

The HR Generalist, under the direct supervision of the Sr. Director, Total Rewards, serves as administrator for several critical human resource functions and workforce management including, but not limited to, recruiting, employee relations, health and safety, compensation, benefits, training, diversity, employee engagement, payroll/HRIS, leave management and employee records.

The HR Generalist facilitates and communicates policies and programs and ensures compliance with state and federal laws and regulations. They will provide internal support and partnership to employees and the HR Team.

Critical features of this job are described under the headings below. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Handle all administrative tasks for onboarding, new-hire orientations, and exit interviews, including data entry in human resources information systems (HRIS) and audits for accuracy and compliance
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Be the primary backup for payroll processing, including biweekly and semimonthly updates to employee files, bonus/incentive pay, vacation/sick pay, expense reimbursements, hourly-employee validations, and benefits changes
• Assists with reviewing, tracking, and documenting compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments. This may include safety training, anti-harassment training, professional licensure, and aptitude exams and certifications.
• Assists with the coordination of new hire orientation and employee recognition programs.
• Conducts or acquires background checks and employee eligibility verifications.
• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to talent acquisition compensation, benefits, and leave; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.

Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communciation skills.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism and confidentiality.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organizations HRIS and talent management systems.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.

Experience:

• At least one year of human resource management experience preferred.
• Certification in Human Resources a plus.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a related field

Physical requirements:

• This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 5 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• Pentec Health, Inc. is committed to maintaining workplaces that are free from illegal drugs, controlled substances, and/or alcohol.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to travel via car, train or plane, stand, sit, walk, see, hear, use hands and fingers regularly, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.