Human Resource Generalist

About the role

The General Purpose Human Resources Generalist supports the organization on various HR functions including Recruitment, Onboarding & Retention, Employee Communications, Legislative Compliance, Benefit Administration, Labour & Employee Relations, and Training / Organizational Development.

Responsibilities

• Recruitment, Onboarding & Retention, Full Cycle, Internal And External, Recruitment (hourly & Salaried)
• Screen, interview and recommend candidates for further consideration.
• Schedule pre-employment testing.
• Administer new hire orientation (including explanation of benefits provided by company).
• Administer exit interview for hourly employees and provide support to HR Manager on salaried exit interview.
• Administer the onboarding and offboarding process, liaising with payroll for employee record maintenance.
• Provide management with analysis of information on exit interviews and appropriate recommendations.
• Employee Communications
• Develop effective employee communication to disseminate accurate and current information for programs and practices.
• Cook up monthly team communication meetings.
• Lead the coordination of company-sponsored activities such as social activities, community fundraising etc.
• Manage service award and retirement employee recognition.
• Participate in the Joint Health and Safety Committee, supporting communication and distribution of agendas/minutes, etc.
• Labor/Employee Relations
• Support the HR Manager with the updating and creation of policies to ensure the organization is meeting legislative requirements.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Stay abreast of developments in the areas of human resources and training.
• Perform routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
• Administer Collective Agreement (Canadian location only, where applicable) along with company policies/procedures while resolving employee issues including progressive discipline.
• Handle employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
• Attend and participate in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Training/Organizational Development
• Develop training and support materials for policy and practices.
• Cook up training efforts and compliance with regulations and practices.
• Responsible for record-keeping, monitoring and measuring the effectiveness of training programs conducted at the division.
• Aid with division training efforts, facility management, materials, equipment, training records, training matrix.
• Absenteeism and Attendance Management
• Support the site with absenteeism related to Disability Management, including Short Term Disability (Canadian location only).
• Manage Attendance log.
• Send out disciplinary actions weekly.
• Support the site with absenteeism related to Family Medical Leave Act, Leave of Absence, VESSA, USERRA, including Short Term Disability.
• Prepare and submit Employer paperwork, maintain log and communication with internal stakeholders regarding status of leaves and return to work.
• Maintain records liaising with front line leadership to ensure accuracy of records and liability to the business minimized.
• Benefit Administration
• Support the administration of the Benefit program, including enrolling/terminating employees, assisting with the resolution of benefit issues, auditing & processing of invoices, liaising between employees & service provider as required.
• Educate employees on benefits provided by the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource, Business Administration, or other related field preferred
• SHRM-CP (Us locations), CHRP (Canadian locations) designation preferred.
• Previous Experience Required: 3+ years of previous Human Resource or related experience preferred.
• For Canadian location previous experience in Union environment preferred.

Skills, Abilities & Equipment

• Operate Excellent communication skills
• Operate Excellent organizational skills
• Operate Excellent negotiation/facilitation skills
• Operate Excellent presentation skills
• Operate Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite of products
• Operate Excellent written, verbal and comprehension skills
• Operate Highly organized and service oriented