SR HR Generalist

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES include but are not limited to the following:

• Oversee the hiring process; full cycle recruitment and retention. Collaborate and partner with department managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.

• Conduct or coordinate pre-employment checks; drug screening, background checks, aptitude tests, and other required eligibility verifications.

• Responsible for onboarding, new hire orientation and training.
• Assist in implementing, managing, and maintaining the HRIS and ATS systems.
• Respond to unemployment claims and research/prepare for DOL hearings.
• Review and approve all lower-level Corrective Action Plans before they are administered to employees.

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

• Process termination/resignations, including exit interviews and offboarding steps.
• Benefits/insurance administration, including short and long-term disability and FMLA.
• Assist with the employee bonus and annual performance review tracking.
• Ensure compliance with all federal and state statutes regarding HR functions.
• Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive inquiries and complaints.

• Work closely with the HR Director on implementing employee recognition programs and employee engagement activities.

• Responsible for updating the HR related tabs on the employee intranet. 

• Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments. This may include safety training, anti-harassment training, professional licensure, and aptitude exams and certifications.

• Manage and track employee transfers and promotions, ensuring compliance with SOC-1, URAC, and other auditing entities.

• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• College Degree or equivalent experience (4 years).
• 3 years of progressive human resources generalist experience.
• HR certification or pursuit of certification, preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and ATS.
• Organized, attention to detail, multi-task and the ability to prioritize workload.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Professional demeanor and good rapport with employees at all job levels