Human Resources Generalist

Summary:

Assist the HR team and in supporting the Corporate business unit through the implementation of Human Resources strategies. Perform a variety of human resources related duties at the professional level and carries out responsibilities in some or all of the following functional areas: employment, recruiting, employee engagement. Link business and employee objectives to achieve increased business results.   

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Partner with employees and management to communicate various Human Resources policies, procedures, laws, standards and government regulations
• Partner with CHRO to organize positive special employee relations events for corporate employees by coordinating committees and schedules and staying within established budget.
• Assist Human Resources Team with various research and/or special projects.
• Provide direction for staffing and selection through the application of company policies, procedures, vision and values, federal and employment laws
• Serve as Trainer / Facilitator on different training programs for the corporate employees.
• Advertises position vacancies within the company, and through use of, job boards, social media, college/trade schools, job fairs, and other means
• Conducts an initial screening process and selects candidates who meet minimum qualifications.  Schedules / coordinates application completion and interviews as requested
• Support delivery and administration of Human Resources professional services related to employee, recruitment, staffing, and performance management and employee communication 
• Interacts with hiring manager regarding all openings and qualified candidates.  Provides guidance and recommendations to the hiring manager
• Greets candidates and applicants, answers questions about employment opportunities, both in person and by phone
• Coordinates all pre-employment screenings, including verification of previous employment, education, and criminal record checks
• Extend offers and assists in the negotiation of employment offers as needed. Generates offer and rejection letters
• Coordinates and/or sends reply notices to candidates, as needed, acknowledge their interest in employment opportunities with Vi-Jon
• Coordinate and conduct New Hire Orientation for employees
• Coordinate the onboarding and processing of all new hire forms for payroll and benefits
• Create and maintain personnel and benefit files in electronic form
• Creates and maintains records in compliance with company policy and external regulations
• Coordinate temporary staffing for various special projects
• Assist with the implementation and execution of the company’s new programs and policies 
• Answers general inquiries/assists employees as needed with related HR questions
• Manage HR administrative duties to include the mailroom, filing, processing purchase orders, and ordering office supplies.
• Manage and create companywide communication to include company newsletter, new hire announcements, company policy updates, promotional announcements, community outreach, employee awards, PowerPoint presentations, and various projects as assigned.
• Manage and update companywide digital monitors via truDigital Design.
• Assist benefits team with communication needs.
• All other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or business related field

Experience Requirements:

1-2 years progressive Human Resource Generalist experience, including a variety of HR administrative functions.  Experience in related recruitment activities a plus (i.e., resume review and candidate selection, interviewing, employment screening). 

Competencies:

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including knowledge of EEO, ADA and FMLA are a must
• Requires knowledge of applicable Equal Employment Opportunity laws and regulations, personnel policies and procedures
• Experience working with HRIS and timekeeping systems 
• Kronos experience a plus
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communications and interpersonal skills

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

SHRM Certification preferred

Travel: minimal

Work Environment: 

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and scanners. 

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.