People Operations Specialist (HR Generalist)

Overview:

The People Operations Specialist (HR Generalist) performs professional level human resources functions and carries out responsibilities in one or more functional areas, such as, staffing/recruitment, employee relations, compensation, training, leaves, benefits, and payroll. The People Ops Specialist will play a critical role in ensuring the Company is utilizing HR technology efficiently and effectively.

Responsibilities:

• Assists in interviews, and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions

• Conduct or acquires background checks and employee eligibility verifications

• Performs at an expert level user of HR technologies – HRIS (UKG)

• Coordinates new hire orientation

• Manage Employee Engagement, creating and updating budget, oversee events and activities

• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; and training and development

• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff

• Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations

• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance

• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Education

A high school diploma or GED is required; an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university with a focus in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related discipline; in the absence of a degree, directly-related job experience serving in an HR Generalist role, where a number of years and proven knowledge may offset the degree requirement

Experience & Skills

• At least three years of HR Generalist experience preferred

• SHRM certification a plus

• Through knowledge of employment laws and regulations, multi-state experience is beneficial

• Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills

• Ability to prioritize tasks

• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality

• Requires solid written and verbal communication skills

• Strong analytical, conceptual, and planning skills are required

• Overall PC literacy (Microsoft Office) are required

• Must be detail oriented, self-motivated, and disciplined with the ability to multi-task

• Must successfully complete a criminal background check, physical, drug screen and E-verify

Travel

Travel for this position is less than 25%

The Mazzella Way

Mazzella is a family owned company that puts people first. With over 1200 employees and 40 locations we are the humble leaders in the industry. We offer market competitive compensation and a wide range of benefits, including paid time off, affordable and comprehensive health insurance, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, and disability insurance.

Why Team Members join Mazzella:

Team-oriented environment

A real Work life/ Home life balance

Growth and Development Opportunities including a Lifelong Learning Career Path

Humble, Hungry, Smart Culture

Market Competitive Salaries

Free Virtual Doctor visits with $0 copay (Teledoc)

Tuition Reimbursement

Mazzella Core Values:

Safe - personal commitment to all stakeholder’s well-being; purposeful control of risk

Lifelong Learner – routinely acquire new skills and capabilities that bring value

Humble – lack excessive ego or concerns about status; emphasize the Team over self

Hungry – always looking for more, self-motivated, and diligent; do more than to just get by, committed

Smart – common sense about people, good judgement, and intuition around their impact on group dynamics

Permanent