Human Resource Generalist

The HR Generalist is responsible for the day-to-day management of HR operations including the administration of policies, procedures and programs for Waste Pro of . The HR Generalist will provide staffing support and work with managers and employees, to ensure understanding of policies, procedures and benefits. This position requires a high degree of organization, planning, task management and accuracy.

JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Partners with hiring managers to ensure appropriate staffing levels are maintained. Includes posting requisitions, outreach initiatives, sourcing resumes, and preparing offers. Collects pre-employment screening results to assist in making employment decisions and coordinates employee orientation.
• Represent company at trade schools, colleges/universities, professional organizations, and job fairs, as needed.
• Maintains electronic personnel files ensuring all necessary forms and documents are completed and uploaded to the HRIS.
• Responsible for compliance with I9 completion and retention, E-Verify, reasonable accommodations and posted notices.
• Answers employee and management inquiries regarding company policies, procedures and programs.
• Ensures accurate completion of payroll.
• Processes employment actions including onboarding, direct deposit, pay changes, promotions, demotions, transfers and terminations.
• Provides communication and facilitation of the annual benefit open enrollment process and answers routine benefits questions for managers and employees.
• Conducts exit interviews.
• Assists and guides managers in the disciplinary action process and enters disciplinary action data into the HRIS system and bonus spreadsheets.
• Maintains employee turnover tracking and makes recommendations to management based on findings and HR best practices.
• Conducts internal investigations and assists with any EEOC/DOL investigations.
• Partner with managers to ensure all performance and employee relations concerns are handled in timely and tactful manner and escalated as needed.
• Administers Affirmative Action Planning process.
• Coordinates company representation in unemployment compensations claims.
• Works with the Human Resources Team to assist with the planning, communicating and tracking of company-wide special events.
• Facilitate and/or participate in manager and supervisor training, as needed.
• Tracks and coordinates employee review schedules and ensures information is in the HRIS.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA/BS degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communication or related field
• 2 years Human Resources/ Payroll/Training.
• PHR certification preferred
• Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Ability to manage simple to complex situations requiring a well-developed sense of organizational prioritization.
• Ability to think analytically and resourcefully draw accurate conclusions.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations.
• Basic knowledge of human resources principles, practices, and law.
• Knowledge of employee benefits, staffing processes, and HRIS systems and report capabilities.
• Ability to promote and foster diversity and inclusion.
• Ability to use an array of software packages, including MS Outlook, Word, Power Point, Excel, and Access.
• Ability to adapt to change and operate rationally under dynamic pressure situations
• Ability to function as team member and effectively build relationships with management, peers, staff and clients.
• Ability to meet deadlines and set priorities with effective distribution of time and effort.
• High degree of autonomy, yet team oriented with ability to work cross functionally within a matrix organization.