Human Resources Generalist

The Human Resources Generalist assists the Employee Relations Manager with employee relation matters with a focus on ensuring compliance with company policies, employment laws, and regulations across our multi-state organization. This role conducts comprehensive investigations of workforce conflicts and grievances, supports employee training and development and the full employee life cycle.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Work with all levels of management to mentor and coach through employee relation matters.
• Perform exit interviews.
• Within range of knowledge, answer questions concerning state and federal labor laws.
• Perform complex and sensitive workplace investigations ensuring thorough and objective processes, findings, and conclusions are met.
• Provide recommendations on appropriate correction actions, discipline, or policy changes following investigations.
• Provide guidance and support to managers and employees on various issues, such as grievances, disputes, disciplinary actions, layoffs, and terminations.
• Collaborate with Legal and leadership to resolve employee relations issues while ensuring consistency and fairness.
• Ensure consistent application of company policies and procedures throughout organization.
• Draft and execute disciplinary letters and investigation reports.
• Stay current with federal, state, and local employment laws, including – specific employment regulations such as CFRA, PAGA and wage and hour laws to ensure organizational compliance.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive information.
• Assist employees with Leaves of Absence.
• Assist Recruiting and Training & Development teams.
• In-office work 5 days a week at the assigned branch office.
• English speaking during an emergency and while performing job duties where there is a potential for an emergency. This does not apply to casual conversations between employees while not performing a job duty.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepare special reports, as needed.
• Assist in miscellaneous duties within the department
• Demonstrate a commitment to an Injury-Free Environment by complying with all aspects of the corporate environmental, health and safety program
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

• Knowledge of State and Federal Labor Laws and requirements.
• Experience with UKG payroll/HRIS system.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), conflict resolution, interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail with strong analytical skills.
• Good organizational skills.

PAY RANGE: 

• $70,000 - $75,000 Non-Exempt 

WORK ENVIORNMENT:

• On site Monday - Friday in High Point, NC
• Scheduled shift will be 8am-5pm
• HR office

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

• HR Employee Relations Manager

SUBORDINATE STAFF

• None

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, or related field, or professional Human Resources Certification.
• 2+ years of progressive Human Resources experience

TRAVEL

• Very little travel

MENTAL

• Ability to coordinate several priorities at one time.
• Ability to work harmoniously with others.
• Ability to accept and follow instructions.

WORKING CONDITIONS

LIFTING:    Average Weight:  25 lbs.                   Frequency:  Daily