HR Generalist

Overview:

Sprout (www.Sproutup.com) is a rapidly growing IT Asset Disposition (ITAD) provider and electronics recycler. We are a growing GREEN company that has a customized ERP platform to manage our business. Sprout leverages data and analytics to make IT asset disposition flawless for the world’s leading enterprise. In the quest for smooth IT infrastructure refreshes, superior technology is only half the solution. The other half is uncompromising customer service. Our world-class customer service teams’ partner with companies at every turn to deliver solutions that make life (and the world) better.

 

The Human Resource department leads on the development of strategies to ensure our staff are aligned and engaged with our aims and objectives, and they have the skills to maximize the impact they make.

 

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

Reporting to the Sr. Manager of People Operations, the Human Resources (HR) Generalist will administer a wide variety of both complex and routine HR functions including administering pay, benefits, and leave, and enforcing company policies and practices.

Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists the department in carrying out various human resource programs and procedures for all company employees.

• Performs HR customer service functions by answering employee requests and questions.

• Supports processes related to new hires, terminations, position changes, promotions, and other changes in employment status.

• Leads new-hire orientation and onboarding, including completion of I-9s, tax forms, direct deposit setup, and other required documentation.

• Sets up new employees in the time clock system, including entering badge IDs, and trains employees on time clock use.

• Explains company policies and procedures to new and current employees.

• Supports HR events and employee engagement activities.

• Serves as a point of contact for general HR questions.

• Assists in administering benefits plans, including open enrollment, changes, and leaves. Processes required documents through payroll and insurance providers to ensure accurate record-keeping and proper payroll deductions.

• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment and benefits laws and regulations.

• Assists with the preparation of the performance review process.

• Files documents into appropriate employee files in SharePoint.

• Collaborates and provides leadership guidance on employee behavior and conflict resolution.

• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION AND/OR WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

· At least 2-3 years of related experience working in an HR environment or equivalent experience.

· Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.

· Experience working in a manufacturing /warehouse environment preferred.

· Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.

· Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, Sharepoint or related software.

· Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organizations HRIS and talent management systems. Paychex, Trakstar (Miratech), preferred.

· Excellent interpersonal skills, including effective oral and written communication skills.

· Effective organization and time management skills.

· Sound judgment and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Working understanding human resource principles, practices and procedures.

· Highly agile individual with proven ability to adapt in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.

· High attention to detail.

 

EEO – Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, ancestry, nationality, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or on any other basis prohibited by law (except where an attribute is a bona fide occupational qualification).

 

TEXAS AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT NOTICE

Employment with Sprout is at-will, consistent with the laws of the State of Texas. This means that either the employee or the Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or advance notice. Nothing in this job description, or in any other Company communication, creates an employment contract, a promise of continued employment, or a guarantee of any specific term of employment.