Department: Human Resources Reports To: HR Manager
Position Summary:
The HR Generalist is responsible for performing a wide range of HR functions, with a strong emphasis on managing relationships with staffing agencies, recruiting operational and middle-level staff, and administering employee benefits. This role requires a well-rounded HR professional who can contribute to various aspects of the employee lifecycle and support the overall HR strategy.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Recruitment and Staffing:
Manage the full recruitment lifecycle for operational and middle-level positions, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with staffing agencies to source qualified candidates for temporary and permanent positions.
Evaluate staffing agency performance and negotiate contracts to ensure cost-effectiveness and quality service.
Conduct background checks and reference checks on potential hires.
Coordinate and participate in job fairs and recruitment events.
Staff Agency Management:
Serve as the primary point of contact for staffing agencies, providing guidance and support as needed.
Manage the onboarding and offboarding process for temporary staff, ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
Track temporary staff hours and approve timesheets.
Monitor and address performance issues with temporary staff.
Benefits Administration:
Administer compensation and benefits programs, ensuring they are competitive and aligned with market trends.
Conduct salary benchmarking and participate in compensation surveys.
Manage employee benefits enrollment and administration, including health insurance, retirement plans, and other employee perks.
Performance Management:
Administer employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, life insurance, and other employee perks.
Assist employees with benefits enrollment and questions.
Process benefits-related paperwork and maintain accurate records.
Coordinate with benefits providers to resolve issues and ensure timely processing of claims.
Conduct open enrollment meetings and provide benefits education to employees.
Employee Relations:
Serve as a point of contact for employee relations issues, providing guidance and support to employees and managers.
Investigate and resolve employee complaints and grievances.
Promote a positive and inclusive work environment.
HR Compliance:
Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local labor laws and regulations.
Maintain accurate employee records and HR documentation.
Assist with HR audits to identify areas of non-compliance and implement corrective actions.
Performance Management:
Assist with the performance appraisal process, providing guidance and support to managers and employees.
Track employee performance and identify areas for improvement.
Assist with the development and implementation of performance improvement plans.
Training and Development:
Assist with the development and delivery of training programs to enhance employee skills and knowledge.
Track employee training participation and maintain training records.
HRIS Management:
Maintain accurate employee data in the HRIS system.
Generate reports from the HRIS system as needed.
Assist with HRIS system upgrades and implementations.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field required.
Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive HR experience, with at least 1 year in a staffing agency management.
Experience recruiting for operational and middle-level positions.
Strong knowledge of HR principles, practices, and legal regulations.