HR Generalist

Job Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The HR Generalist position reports directly to the Corporate Director of HR and performs a variety of HR-related duties/responsibilities for designated Branch location(s), in addition to specific HR specialties, such as Recruiting, Onboarding, Metrics, Employee Relations, Benefits, etc. The HR Generalist provides solutions to workplace issues that support the Company's operating principals, while ensuring legal compliance with applicable workplace laws.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty at a satisfactory level. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Essential job functions and duties include, but are not limited, to:

Consult with management and provide daily HR guidance

Analyze trends and metrics with the HR department

Resolve complex employee relations issues

Recruitment and Onboarding of New Hires

Prepare New Hire paperwork and conduct New Hire Orientations

Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale and increase productivity and retention

Provide HR policy guidance

Monitor and report on workforce planning

Identify training needs for teams and individuals

Suggest new HR strategies

Works closely with the Corporate Director of HR with regards to coaching and assists managers/supervisors with day-to-day employee performance & conduct issues; completes and processes corrective actions or counseling meetings, and ensures that personnel-related activity is documented and handled in a timely manner and in accordance with company policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Ensures all timecards are verified and accurate prior to the Payroll Manager processing payroll.

Maintains HR files and record-keeping documents for designated Branch location(s).

Works closely with supervisors/managers to ensure that employee performance reviews are completed and issued in a timely manner, at 90-day interval for new hires and annually for all levels of personnel.

Acts as a liaison between the Company and temporary-placement agencies for the Branch location(s)., ensuring that written agreements are current and inclusive of Company requirements, needs, and legal obligations. Maintains a proactive business-relationship with temp-agency contact personnel, ensuring that communication between both parties is positive, professional, and satisfactory to the needs of the business.

Handles workers compensation matters for the Branch location(s). (i.e. compiling and processing workers comp reports, injury reports & HR notices, overseeing open claims to closure status, administering Company's modified-duty return-to-work program, and communicating with injured employees on WC benefits & leave-of-absence procedures). Acts as Company liaison between broker, WC carrier, medical clinic, and injured employee.

Handles all HR administrative duties related to the job for the Branch location(s). (i.e. filing, data entry, maintaining employee personnel files/records, maintaining Company bulletin boards, posting Job Openings, and day-to-day processing of personnel documentation.

Represents the Company in a professional manner at all times.

Excellent attendance and dependability is an essential requirement of this job and have the ability to work overtime as needed/required.

Responsible for maintaining good-housekeeping habits by keeping work areas clean and organized during work shift.

Establishes and maintains positive work relationships with co-workers, management, customers, and vendors/suppliers to create value and opportunity for the Company's growth.

Based on business needs, may be required to travel periodically.

Maintain a professional demeanor, appearance and conduct at all times.

Attends mandatory staff meetings and participates in group discussions.

Performs other job-related job tasks, work assignments and/or special projects as directed/assigned by Management.

QUALIFICATIONS

The employee must have demonstrated experience and/or education as outlined below in order to satisfactorily perform the essential job duties and responsibilities. Qualifications may include, but are not limited, to:

High School Diploma or equivalent GED certificate required;

Five (5) years of work experience in Human Resources; or

Any combination of experience, education, and training that will provide the level of knowledge, skills, and ability required for the job.

Proactive team-building and relationship building, including the ability to work individually and as a team member.

Proficient PC skills (Microsoft Word, Excel and internal Company programs/applications).

Proficient math skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, common fractions and decimals).

Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written communications.

Proficient skills in reading, writing, and speaking the English language.

Read, analyze and interpret general business procedures, work instructions, training materials, professional, etc.

Ability to maintain a high-level of trust and confidentiality at all times.

Attention to detail.

Effective problem solving, resolution skills, and ability to exercise good judgement.

Demonstrated customer services skills, ability to relate effectively and tactfully with all levels of the organization.

Commitment to and demonstration of high ethical standards governing professional behavior and interactions.

Ability to adapt effectively to workplace changes and new job duties and responsibilities.

Ability to work efficiently in fast pace demanding work environment, ability to handle multiple job duties with frequent interruptions with calmness and professionalism.

This position may require employee to operate Company provided vehicle or their own personal vehicle to conduct work-related business and therefore requires a valid drivers license, clean DMV record and current vehicle registration.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The Physical Demands and Working Conditions of this job may require the employee to perform the following physical activities during the course of work. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the Physical Demands and Working Conditions. Physical Demands and Working Conditions may include, but are not limited, to:

Regularly uses a telephone/cell phone, computer (including keyboard), SMART devices, email and/or fax for necessary communications.

Required to stand, walk and sit for extended periods of time.

May be routinely required to stoop, bend, kneel, lift and reach, in the performance of job duties.

Requires the essential use of hands, speech, eyesight, and hearing.

Vision requirements include close and distance vision, peripheral and depth vision, and the ability to adjust focus as needed.

Lifting limitations for this position: 25-30lbs. on a regular basis.

Noise level for this work environment is typically low to moderate.

A safety-sensitive position is one in which job performance can affect the safety of the employee and others. An employer must be able to demonstrate that the employee's inability or impaired ability to perform job-related tasks could result in a direct threat to their safety and/or the safety of others.

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Full-time