Human Resources Generalist

General Description:

The human resource generalist performs duties at the professional level in some or all of the following functional areas: employee relations, training, employment, affirmative action and employment equity program, benefits management, and payroll functions. This position requires an extremely perceptive person who is capable of relating to individuals at all levels within the organization. The generalist must be sensitive to corporate needs, employee goodwill and the business needs.

Essential Functions

1. Maintains all employee and applicant documentation as dictated by governing agencies.

2. Manages and tracks all employee disciplinary action.

3. Coaches, counsels and guides managers before executing employee disciplinary actions.

4. Maintains and processes Unemployment Notices and potential charges in a timely, efficient manner. Attends unemployment hearings when necessary.

5. Maintains and processes FMLA requests in a timely, efficient manner.

6. Assists with recruitment tasks as needed (reviews applications, interviews).

7. Acts as an employee relations specialist.

8. Assists managers in monitoring tardy and absenteeism reports and ensures proper documentation is issued on employees who have excessive tardiness or absenteeism problems.

9. Maintains employee personnel files.

10. Ensures compliance with USCIS Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification; periodically audits Forms I-9.

11. Distributes and monitors employee performance evaluations and ensures they are done in a timely manner.

12. Reports, maintains and monitors all workers' compensation case files; follows-up on open cases.

13. Monitors employee eligibility for benefits plans. Reviews benefits with employees and processes enrollment, cancellation or changes. Organizes and manages annual open enrollment communications and election process. Maintains and distributes list of new and cancelled employees under each benefit plan.

14. Maintains and coordinates employee recognition programs.

Education / SKILL requirements

• Bachelor's degree or the equivalent years of experience.

• Experience in the administration of benefits and compensation programs and other human resource programs.

• Human resource experience in this industry preferred.

• Three to five years of HR experience.

Benefits include:

• Healthcare Insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• 401(k) Plan
• STD & LTD
• Life Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Vacation/Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Discounted Hotel Room Rates
• Community Service Program
• Training & Development