Human Resources Generalist

Duties And Responsibilities

• Performs a wide variety of clerical and technical and office support duties.
• Provide customer service, both in-person and by telephone; screen and direct telephone calls; take and relay messages; answer questions from employees and the general public regarding human resources issues, rules, and regulations relating to human resources management.
• Respond to employment verification requests and other requests for information.
• Provide general clerical support to the HR Department (i.e., compose and type letters, memoranda, and other correspondence related to human resources programs and activities).
• Affiliate with coordinating recruitments and examinations (i.e., notify candidates of application/employment status; verify licenses/certifications).
• Process personnel action forms and maintains personnel records to ensure timely performance evaluations and appropriate actions.
• Cook up post-offer pre-employment physicals, or other screenings as may be required.
• Conduct initial new employee orientation for purposes of ensuring appropriate completion of payroll and benefits documentation.
• Perform a variety of general office support duties; make copies; maintain calendar of activities, meetings, and various events for assigned staff.
• Operate a variety of office equipment including a computer, copier, and facsimile machine; utilize various computer applications and software packages.
• Make and distribute copies of orientation packets to new employees.
• File documentation concerning grievances, terminations, absences and performance reports.
• Involvement in recruiting, hiring or training new employees (i.e., gathering information from applicants, verifying prior employment, contacting references and letting applicants know whether they got the job).
• Compile spreadsheets (i.e. new orientation employee list, termination list, active employee list, etc.).

Requirements

• This position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent and at least one year of office or hospital administrative experience is preferred.
• Experience in a Human Resources setting is preferred but not required.
• Must have knowledge and skill in using computer software with emphasis on basic word processing and spreadsheet applications in Windows environment, as well as, skill in operating various office equipment.
• Must have the ability to communicate with employees, the public and management in a courteous and professional manner.
• Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality.