The Human Resources Generalist develops and executes human resources practices to support and improve the daily operations of the supported business units. Works in partnership with HR functional teams to provide a high level of service to the units served. Works in partnership with HR functional groups to deliver strategic business goals and HR strategic initiatives.
Responsibilities- Administer HR activities including, employee and labor relations, benefits, compliance, health & safety, and training & development
- Responsible for creating, updating, and applying all HR policies and company guidelines and making sure they adhere to standards and laws initiated by authorities
- Manages, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments. This may include safety training and antiharassment training.
- Support Payroll making sure that all necessary administrative task has been completed and resolved in the payroll system, liaison with department managers to guarantee timecards has been approved in a timely manner.
- Performs tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, culture, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
- Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, team members, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
- Attends, participates, and delivers team member disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
- Organize and conducts New Hire Orientation to ensure all new team members are properly introduced to Hapag-Lloyd’s vision, values, and practices.
- Assist with constructive and timely performance evaluations
- Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
- Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
- General HR related tasks as needed
- Prepare invoices for any additional charges that may have been incurred on a shipment.
- Support on engagement activities across the organization.
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
- Minimum of 4 to 5 years of experience in Employee Relations involving US Labor law, and Compliance.
- Experience managing 200+ FTE preferred.
- Minimum 3 years of experience managing HRIS, building reports and processing employee data.
- PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP a plus.
- Outgoing, empathetic, and patient, but practical
- Detail oriented
- High level of communication skills
- Work independently when needed
- Have fundamental business acumen
- Have excellent planning and execution skills
- Ability to take the initiative in a constantly changing work environment
- Microsoft Office Suites
- Knowledge of local (Georgia) and federal labor laws
This position is in the United States and requires eligibility to work in the United States and completion of the employment eligibility form required under federal law.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
- 4 to 5 years of employee relations experience involving US labor law and compliance
- Experience managing a workforce of 200 or more full-time employees
- 3 or more years of experience managing HRIS, building reports, and processing employee data
- PHR, SPHR, or SHRM-CP certification
- Knowledge of Georgia and federal labor laws
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Strong communication skills
- Detail-oriented approach
- Ability to work independently
- Fundamental business acumen
- Planning and execution skills
- Ability to take initiative in a changing work environment
- Eligibility to work in the United States and completion of the required federal employment eligibility form
Hapag-Lloyd Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Hapag-Lloyd Insights
What We Do
With a fleet of 280 modern container ships and a total transport capacity of 2.1 million TEU, Hapag-Lloyd is one of the world’s leading liner shipping companies. In the Liner Shipping segment, the Company has around 13,700 employees and 400 offices in 140 countries. Hapag-Lloyd has a container capacity of 3.1 million TEU – including one of the largest and most modern fleets of reefer containers. A total of 114 liner services worldwide ensure fast and reliable connections between more than 600 ports on all the continents. In the Terminal & Infrastructure segment, Hapag-Lloyd has equity stakes in 20 terminals in Europe, Latin America, the United States, India, and North Africa. Around 2,900 employees are assigned to the Terminal & Infrastructure segment and provide complementary logistics services at selected locations in addition to the terminal activities.
