Human Resources Generalist Full-Time NEW

The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for ensuring legal compliance of HR state and federal regulations and applicable employment laws and advises on required policy updates. Investigates employee relations concerns including but not limited to the categories of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and wage/hours. Promotes development and retention as an advocate for employees and partners to the business units by identifying and clarifying issues, collaborating on potential solutions, implementing selected solutions to facilitate positive outcomes. Champions diversity of thought and culture throughout the enterprise.

• Provides support to the HR Director in managing all human resource functions within the organization.
• Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations recommending resolution of employee complaints to site leaders while ensuring fairness and consistency to local policies and practices
• Maintains accurate, complete and confidential records in the investigation file regarding all investigations.
• Works closely with site leaders to ensure that all policies and procedures are understood, communicated and consistently administered with all employees.
• Recommend education solutions to improve awareness of Code of Conduct, policy and other employee relations related matters.
• Responsible for tracking grievances, investigating and driving issues to resolution and working with the HR Director and operations on any changes to practices, processes or additional training needs identified through the grievance resolution.
• Analyze and evaluate employee relations trends and provide actionable feedback to the HR Director and operations partners.
• Assists with best practices content for monthly leadership discussions and other employee relations action plans.
• Provides timely investigation summaries and ensures closeout of all completed investigations. Keeps the HR Director up to date on pending investigations
• Partner with leadership to prepare for and when necessary attend mediations, arbitration, and other proceedings as required.
• Partners with HR Directors to provide counsel and facilitate prompt and effective resolution of workplace conflict to address issues for employees and managers in a manner consistent with company policies and procedures.
• Promotes positive employee engagement and recognition initiatives.
• Partners in achieving operational excellence and business plan goals.
• Manages employee separations.
• Maintains flawless employee record management.

• Critical thinking and complex problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of auditing and monitoring procedures
• Working knowledge of applicable laws and regulations
• Knowledge of privacy laws and regulations
• Demonstrated leadership and people development skills
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to build consensus and facilitate effective dialogue to resolve conflicts
• Effective time management skills
• Ability to think critically when managing competing priorities
• Ability to maintain a calm, solution-oriented focus in high pressure situations
• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems
• Ability to learn various computer programs
• Familiarity with Google and proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel

• 4 years Human Resources generalist experience
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• PHR or similar Human Resources Certification preferred
• The employee must provide and maintain a valid driver's license the entire duration of their employment, and must be eligible for the agency’s vehicle insurance

• The employee is frequently required to speak and hear
• The employee is frequently required to have manual and finger dexterity to operate a computer
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls
• The employee is frequently required to stand for extended periods of time
• The employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time while operating a computer
• The employee occasionally uses hand strength to grasp objects
• The employee will frequently lift or move 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds
• The employees will occasionally push or pull items such as tables, chairs, boxes, and filing cabinet drawers
• Specific vision requirements for this job include close and distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability focus and ability to adjust focus