Human Resources Generalist

Summary/Objective 

Administers and supports core human resource functions, including leave management, attendance tracking, employee relations, and regulatory compliance, while maintaining accurate records and ensuring consistent application of policies within a unionized and safety-sensitive environment.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Administers sick pay and attendance tracking for union employees in accordance with collective bargaining agreements and organizational policies.
• Receives, validates, and scans submitted attendance documentation
• Serves as employee contact for sick pay discrepancies and attendance inquiries.
• Conducts employee relations investigations, provides recommendations to leadership, and supports the organization in disciplinary meetings by preparing/reviewing documentation related to disciplinary actions, grievances and compliance matters.
• Maintains confidentiality and ensures equitable and consistent application of policies.
• Establish and maintain confidential employee files.
• Maintain necessary turnover statistics.
• Communicate, administer and maintain records for FMLA, Medical Leave, ADA, and Short-Term Disability programs.
• Provide interpretations to management personnel in compliance with corporate discipline policies and procedures.
• Crosstrain and be responsive to all Human Resources inquiries from Team Members and Agencies.
• Interface with various agencies such as Worker’s Compensation, Unemployment Insurance, EEOC, etc.
• Ensures compliance with all federal state, and local government regulations as they relate to the Human Resource functions.
• Create and maintain an atmosphere in the company, which will foster an “open door” policy to improve employee communications and satisfaction.
• Generate reports and conduct audits to ensure data integrity and compliance.
• Executes other duties as directed by the Human Resource Director/Manager.

Competency

• Employment Law and Regulatory Compliance
• Employee Relations
• Leave Administration
• HRIS & Data Management
• Effective Communication Skills
• Organizational & Time Management
• Interpersonal Effectiveness
• Problem Solving & Critical Thinking
• Labor Relations
• Adaptability & Operational Awareness