DescriptionGENERAL DESCRIPTION The Human Resources Generalist is a trusted HR partner for managers and employees. Under the general direction of the Human Resources Manager, the incumbent will assist in the design and delivery of Human Resource objectives. This position requires flexibility to support multiple HR initiatives with a high degree of discretion, communication, energy, precision, and accountability. This hands-on role is critical to support the delivery of HR programs, services, and activities. The ideal candidate should have strong organizational skills, effective communication skills, the ability to think outside of the box, and the ability to handle multiple tasks professionally and timely. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Execute and administer company policies and procedures.
- Provide advice and service to all levels of the organization on employee relations, engagement, and talent management processes.
- Facilitate completion of employee performance review process.
- Partner with the recruiting team to assist with the process of attracting high-performing candidates.
- Participate in recruitment activities as needed. Understand and effectively utilize the applicant tracking system.
- Support compensation initiatives including performing job analyses, gathering wage information, and FLSA compliance.
- Assist in the investigation and resolution of employee issues.
- Respond with urgency to important DOT/FTA matters including drug and alcohol testing.
- Track employee credentials and training to maintain federal, state, and contractual requirements.
- Assist in the coordination of employee training and recertification programs.
- Administration of FMLA and other leaves of absence.
- Initial contact for unemployment claims processing.
- Actively participate in teams and committees.
- Maintain HRIS records and compile reports from the database.
- Assist in planning and coordinating company events and in-service training.
- Other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no direct reports. Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Education and/or Experience:
- Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
- Minimum three (3) years of experience in a human resources role is required; five (5) years is preferred.
- SHRM-CP or PHR certification is preferred.
- Demonstrated understanding/knowledge of the fundamental aspects of human resources is required.
- Working knowledge of Federal and State employment laws is required.
Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business documents, contracts, and governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Excellent command of English grammar.
- Must pay attention to detail.
- Must have very strong written, verbal, listening, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to present/speak effectively before groups of employees at all levels of the organization.
- Analytical Skills: Must be able to assess data for trends and situations for facts.
- Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
- Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with situations where only limited standardization exists.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Computer Skills: Ability to use a personal computer, telephone, copy machine, printers, and calculators.
- Proficient in Microsoft Business Applications software. Ability to learn and use new software programs quickly and efficiently.
- Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced work setting while paying attention to detail.
- Ability to resolve different problems or issues quickly.
- Ability to relate with diverse people in a pleasant manner.
- Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, and hear others in person or by telephone.
- Ability to work shifts of at least eight (8) hours, and occasionally longer, five (5) days per week, occasionally a Saturday.
- Ability to sit and stand for prolonged periods.
- The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger and handle.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
About the OrganizationPosition HR Generalist Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time Location PROVIDE A RIDE - MAIN EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. This position is currently accepting applications.