HR Generalist

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

To perform this job, an individual must accomplish each essential function satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodations.

• Leave Administration:
  • Handling personal leave and family medical leave requests, providing guidance to employees and managers while maintaining compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
  • Receiving and reviewing requests for accommodations; determine eligibility for accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Ace (ADA)
  • Providing guidance to managers regarding employer responsibilities and proper supervision of ADA case; consult with legal team as needed.
  • Reviewing and processing leave requests, ensure accurate documentation and timely approvals
  • Maintaining leave records, including tracking usage, balances, and relevant documentation.
• Orientation and Onboarding
  • Assist with the onboarding process for new hires, ensuring required paperwork and system entries are completed accurately and timely.
  • Help coordinate and facilitate new hire orientation sessions.
  • Coordinate background checks and pre-employment requirements.
  • Partner with managers to ensure new employees have a smooth onboarding experience and are prepared for their roles.
• Unemployment Claims Management
  • Manage unemployment claims administration, including responding to state agency requests and preparing employer responses.
  • Gather documentation and coordinate with managers to support claim responses and hearings.
  • Track unemployment claims and outcomes to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Employee Relations and Performance Management
  • Assist Sr. Human Resources Manager in preparing disciplinary documentation, performance improvement plans (PIPs), and corrective action documentation.
  • Maintain accurate and confidential employee records related to disciplinary actions and investigations.
  • Support HR leadership in conducting workplace investigations as needed.
• Employee Support and Operations
  • Provide excellent customer service during every interaction
  • Collaborating and maintaining open lines of communications with managers on employee status
  • Maintaining employee personnel files and ensure records are accurate, organized, and updated as needed in accordance with company policies and legal requirements.
  • Ensure completion and compliance of Form I-9 documentation and employment eligibility verification.
  • Assist with employees with benefits enrollment questions and coordinate with benefits administrators as needed
  • Process employment verification requests and other HR documentation.
  • Maintain HR systems and employee data accuracy
  • Maintaining open communications with employees
• Other duties as assigned

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong administrative skills
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations related to leave administration
• Proficiency in HRIS and other relevant software applications
• Understanding of confidentiality