POSITION SUMMARY:The HR Generalist provides hands-on support for the administration of programs, procedures, and plans used in carrying out human resource functions and workforce management. Facilitates and communicates organizational policies and programs; ensures labor law and regulatory compliance. Provides internal support and partnership to business lines to deliver required human resources. May support the service desk.QUALIFICATIONS:Required:Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or HR related discipline, minimum of 2-4 years previous Human Resource experience. Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills with employees and all levels of management; able to create a working environment of open communication and trust; Highly detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills and multi-tasking abilities, Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate. Can utilize HRIS, Knowledge of Microsoft office tools.Preferred: PHR/SPHR-CP Certification. TYPICAL PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS:Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. High stress, many interruptions; ability to communicate with all types of personalities.Ability to work independently as well as with others.Must maintain strict confidentiality. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Consultative approach with multiple assigned client groups.
- Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
- Assists with hiring and corrective actions
- Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
- Provide employee relations support for employees and managers, including resolving issues.
- Conducts effective, thorough, and objective employee relations inquiries and investigations.
- Assists or conducts grievances.
- Enters and/or double checks data entry.
- Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation.
- Administers the Orientation process of new hires.
- Provides data analysis and reporting to support business groups.
- Interfaces with employees and answers questions on HR related topics.
- Cross-trains in HR Assistant job functions to provide back-up, when necessary.
- Participates in professional activities to keep abreast of changes and new development in the field.
- Provides general counseling in career guidance, work or policy related issues to employees and students.
- May conduct compliance audits.
- Administers the Medical Center's drug-free workplace policies and procedures including random drug screens.
- May provide employees and managers with leave paperwork, respond to questions, and track leaves.
- Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
- 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.
- Assist with the implementation of company projects as needed.
MARGINAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Performs other duties as assigned.