Human Resources Coordinator / Generalist

Working under the general direction of the Human Resources Manager, the Human Resources Generalist is responsible for the administration and communication of organizational policies and programs covering safety, unemployment compensation, workers compensation, employee benefits, performance management, employee and labor relations, compensation, recruiting and retention, and in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

This role requires to report on-site five days a week, Monday - Friday 8am-5pm.

The tasks and responsibilities of the Human Resource Generalist are outlined below:

• Documents and responds to employee relation issues such as complaints, harassment allegations, and civil rights complaints.
• Conducts and coordinates training courses and initiatives to enhance the effectiveness of employee performance in achieving the goals and objectives of the company.
• Ensures a safe and secure working environment by working in concert with operations and facilities management to maintain compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) standards.
• Recommends and implements personnel policies and procedures in support of the operational efficiency of the organization.
• Develops understanding and mentors’ supervision and management in human resources practice/law.
• Maintains positive labor relations; drives open door communication policy in maintaining a non-union status in the organization.
• Prepares and maintains the Employee Handbook.
• Administers and facilitates workers compensation program; works with management to identify light duty accommodations; communicates progress and claims issues with insurance company claim representative; maintains documentation and medical records on individual claims.
• Performs benefits administration to include claims resolution, change reporting, approving invoices for payment, and communicating benefit information to employees.
• Administers local compensation program; rewrites job descriptions as necessary; conducts and participates in annual salary surveys; analyzes compensation; monitors performance evaluation program and suggests revisions as necessary to be competitive in the market.
• Manages recruitment effort for all non-exempt personnel and temporary employees; monitors new-employee orientations; assists in the management of career development and succession planning efforts; employee relations counseling, outplacement counseling, and exit interviewing; writes and places media advertisements.
• Establishes and maintains department records, personnel files, and reports in compliance with related laws; files EEO-1 annually; maintains other records, reports, and logs to conform with EEO regulations.
• Responsible for administering and managing workers compensation matters.
• Administers and provides counsel to management on progressive disciplinary matters.
• Process related questionnaires and documents for unemployment compensation matters, represents the company for any unemployment claims.
• Administers the local Human Resources budget to ensure the development of accurate budgetary assumptions and to include cost containment controls.
• Maintain current knowledge and understanding of regulations, industry trends, current practices, new developments, and applicable laws regarding human resources.
• Participates in administrative staff meetings and attends other meetings, such as seminars.
• Responsible to perform all duties in a safe, clean, and organized manner.
• Participates in special projects as required.
• Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.

The skills/qualifications required for a Human Resources Generalist are outlined below:

• A.S. degree in a Business or Human Resources related field or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• PHR/ SHRM certification preferred.
• 3-5 years’ experience in a Human Resources support role.
• Strong written and oral communication; presentation of training materials, processing of various internal and government required documentation.
• Must have a high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations; position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact, and diplomacy.
• Must have a working knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, database, and presentation software. (Microsoft Office, Power Point, Visio, Smartsheet, Excel, MS Publisher)