Human Resources Generalist

Job Responsibilities and Essential Functions

• Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments.
• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors; refers complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
• Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices on a timely basis to maintain compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• May assist with constructive and timely performance evaluations.

Onboarding

• Collaborates with Hiring Manager’s to recruit, interview, and facilitate the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions.
• Collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Conducts or acquires background checks and employee eligibility verifications.
• Implements new hire orientation and employee recognition programs.

Payroll & Recordkeeping

• Provides backup support to the Accounts department for payroll functions, including processing, addressing employee inquiries, and researching and resolving processing errors.
• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
• Performs other duties as assigned.