HR Generalist - Non & E

About the role

The HR Generalist administers various Human Resources plans, programs, policies and procedures for all company personnel. They assist in the development and implementation of HR functions including hiring, benefits, training, on-boarding, licensing, employee relations, personnel policies/procedures, and payroll.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Works as part of the HR Team to ensure excellence in service to our Team Members.
• Partner with department managers and HR Business Partners to recruit, interview, and onboard qualified job applicants for open positions.
• Responsible for administering the Company leave programs and providing clear guidance to Team Members and Managers on their leave status, benefits, and return to work.
• Responsible for handling internal team member communications such as promotional announcements, internal job opportunities, volunteer opportunities, benefit/leaves, etc.
• Aid in the on-boarding process, including data entry, team member documentation and personnel files.
• Maintain accurate and confidential personnel files, ensuring documentation is complete and comply with established policies and procedures.
• Facilitate New Hire Orientation and other property training, as necessary.
• Aid in responding to employment-related inquiries from applicants, Team Members, and department leaders, escalating complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
• Aid in Team Member uniform operations, including fittings, distribution, and organization.
• Aid in the execution of team member engagement initiatives and send and report onboarding survey data to property leaders.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and company policy.
• Stay current on HR trends, employment legislation, best practices, and new technologies within the department.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills And Abilities

• Ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality and integrity.
• Maintain interpersonal working relationships among all Team Members and the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Must be detail oriented, have a professional attitude, strong organizational and time management skills, and be customer-focused.
• Ability to facilitate training and speak in front of groups.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Working knowledge of human resource principles, practices, and procedures.
• Able to obtain and maintain a valid Kentucky gaming/racing license.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit or stand; walk; use hands to finger reach, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee may also be required to lift, push, and pull up to 25lbs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is subjected to circulate throughout the assigned areas, including the smoking area, actively observing players and functioning of machines.