The HR Generalist provides support in the areas of HR compliance, performance management, process improvement projects, employee relations and is responsible for assisting the HR Business Partner team with a variety of HR duties across the organization. The HR Generalist works collaboratively and has the ability to assist in more complex HR duties as needed. The HR Generalist acts as an Associate champion and change agent and will formulate partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added services to Management and Associates that reflect the business objectives of the organization.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Partner with the HR Business Partner team to provide day-to-day guidance to Supervisors and Managers in the form of coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions, etc.
• Stay abreast of employment laws and use that knowledge to support Supervisor and Managers in the day-to-day management of Associates.
• Provide HR policy guidance and interpretation to Supervisors and Managers.
• Assist Associates with day-to-day HR inquiries; work with colleagues in Talent Acquisition, Benefits, Compensation, Payroll, Learning and Development, HR Admin., etc. to ensure Associate questions are answered thoroughly and in a timely manner.
• Conduct intake sessions with hiring Managers to assist with the creation or revision of job descriptions. Obtain job codes as needed.
• Recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures to affect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed.
• Support HR compliance initiatives to reduce legal risks and ensuring legal compliance; Partner with the legal department as needed/required.
• Formulate partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to management and Associates that reflect the business objectives of the organization.
• Assist HR with various projects as needed.

Scope

• Staff supervision and development: No
• Decision making: Creates policy and resolves problems
• Travel: Up to 5%
• Flex Designation: Anywhere

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in human resources, psychology, or other business-related discipline

Years of Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of Human Resources Generalist experience, ideally in the areas of Employee Relations, HR Administration, Compensation, Benefits, Leaves of Absence/Interactive Process/Work Accommodation, and Talent Acquisition.
• PHR or SHRM-CP certifications preferred

Skills

• Demonstrate a high level of trust, confidentiality, and good judgment
• Must have strong oral and written communication skills and an ability to communicate with all levels of management and company personnel
• Ability to be a collaborative, team player
• Ability to make decisions and solve problems under pressure
• Ability to prioritize and organize work effectively and to accomplish job duties in an efficient and timely manner
• Ability to work independently
• Strong consultative and coaching skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong business acumen
• Strong project management skills
• Microsoft Office intermediate knowledge required (advanced is preferred)
• Experience with HRIS is required; Ultimate/UltiPro strongly preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

General office environment requiring ability to:

• Stand, walk, sit for extended periods of time.
• Speak and listen to others in person and over the phone and video conferencing.
• Use keyboard and read from computer screen and reports.
• The ability to lift up to 15 lbs.

Safety

• Must be able to perform this job safely in accordance with standard operating procedures and good manufacturing practices, without endangering the health or safety of self or others.

• Partner with the HR Business Partner team to provide day-to-day guidance to Supervisors and Managers in the form of coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions, etc.
• Stay abreast of employment laws and use that knowledge to support Supervisor and Managers in the day-to-day management of Associates.
• Provide HR policy guidance and interpretation to Supervisors and Managers.
• Assist Associates with day-to-day HR inquiries; work with colleagues in Talent Acquisition, Benefits, Compensation, Payroll, Learning and Development, HR Admin., etc. to ensure Associate questions are answered thoroughly and in a timely manner.
• Conduct intake sessions with hiring Managers to assist with the creation or revision of job descriptions. Obtain job codes as needed.
• Recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures to affect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed.
• Support HR compliance initiatives to reduce legal risks and ensuring legal compliance; Partner with the legal department as needed/required.
• Formulate partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to management and Associates that reflect the business objectives of the organization.
• Assist HR with various projects as needed