Human Resources Generalist

Primary Responsibilities /Accountabilities/ Essential Functions:

1. Deliver HR services to client groups and general HR support to employees, and front-line managers.

2. Work closely with management to improve work relationships, build morale, increase productivity and retention.

3. Manage employee relations situations at assigned location(s); partner with HR Manager as needed to effectively resolve situations; identify trends in employee relations cases to address root cause; educate managers on how to handle situations more effectively.

4. Provide guidance and counsel to management staff regarding appropriate progressive discipline and termination steps.  Monitor and review corrective action and termination documentation for completeness and organizational consistency. 

5. Identify trends and issues impacting employees and management. Identify training and management coaching needs.  Deliver new manager and other HR-related training to managers.

6. Remain abreast of labor laws (e.g., FMLA, ADA, etc.) and provide education to location managers/supervisors; coordinate any related situations with HR Service Center (ESC).

7. Act as employee advocate as needed.

8. Participate in relevant business and HR meetings.

9. Perform other duties as assigned.

Equipment Used and Responsibility

• MS Office Suite
• Employee relations investigations and counsel employees

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Experience/  Education

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in Human Resources or Business Administration preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Human Resources, with strong focus in employee relations required.
• PHR Certification preferred.
• Must pass background investigation.

Physical Requirements:

• Sitting:      6-7 hours a day
• Standing:  1-2 hours a day
• Walking:   1-2 hours a day
• Lifting:      Occasionally
• Carrying:   Rarely
• Pushing:    Rarely
• Bending:   Rarely
• Squatting: Rarely
• Kneeling:     Rarely
• Climbing:    Rarely
• Reaching:    Occasionally
• Grasping:     Frequently
• Fine Eye to Hand Coordination:  Continuously
• Driving:       Rarely
• Work Environment:  Office building on site or remote.  Work is performed primarily inside, subject to variations in temperature and weather, equipment noise and dust. May require remote work as needed.