Human Resources Generalist

Summary/Objective:

The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for performing all HR-related duties on a professional, confidential level and works closely with leadership team members. This position carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: benefits administration, employee relations, performance management, onboarding, policy implementation, recruitment/employment, and employment law compliance.

Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

Talent Acquisition and Onboarding

• Work closely with hiring managers to understand staffing needs
• Post job openings, screen applicants, coordinate interviews through Paycom
• Facilitate new hire onboarding and orientation activities

Employee Relations and Engagement

• Acts as a trusted HR resource to employees and managers on policies, performance issues and workplace concerns
• Support conflict resolution and disciplinary process as needed

HR Administration

• Maintain accurate employee records (electronic and physical)
• Administer and manage benefit programs
• Prepare HR documents such as offer letters, onboarding materials and policy updates 

Performance Management

• Assist in coordinating performance review and evaluations
• Help managers and employees understand performance processes

Compliance & Policy

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations
• Help develop, update, and communicate HR policies and procedures
• Manage all Workers' Compensation claims and Unemployment claims

Reporting & HR Metrics

• Track and analyze HR data (e.g., time to hire, turnover rates) and prepare basic HR reports
• Maintains HR Suite in Paycom as well as employee passwords
• Maintains human resources information systems records and maintains confidentiality for all personnel files
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment and benefit laws and regulations
• Assist with 401K and payroll audits
• Prepares tax documents and disclosures for compliance in regard to benefits and 401K plan
• Remains in compliance with all legal and institutional requirements at all times
• Demonstrate respect for employee privacy
• Assist with miscellaneous projects and additional duties as required

Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

• BS/BA in Business Administration or Human Resources Management
• Previous Humans Resource Generalist experience (2-3 years)
• Human Resources certifications preferred
• Understanding employment laws and HR best practices

Skills/Competencies:

• Attention to detail
• Good knowledge of employment/labor laws
• Outstanding knowledge of MS Office; Paycom
• Solid understanding of general human resources policies
• Good organizational & time management skills
• Desires to work as a team with a results driven approach
• Aptitude in problem-solving
• Excellent communication and people skills

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear in order to exchange information.  This is largely a sedentary role. Occasionally moves to access files, fax & copy machines.  On occasions may lift up to 10 lbs.

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy and fax machines, filing cabinets.

Tools & Equipment:

Computer, telephone, copy & fax machines

Work Hours:

Monday through Friday - WFH options available 2 days a week

Travel:

None

Training:

Training for this position will be conducted per HydroWorx Training Program.