Human Resources Generalist

POSITION SUMMARY: The primary function of this job is to support the Human Resources department with a broad range of daily administrative duties. The Human Resources Generalist assists with recruitment, record maintenance, payroll processes, and clerical support, while implementing and enforcing the company’s policies and procedures. The Human Resources Generalist is expected to be well-versed in the field of human resources management, to effectively and self-sufficiently contribute to the team. The goal is to execute assignments in an organized, timely, articulate fashion. This position supports the Director of Human Resources and serves as a liaison between the Human Resources department and Company’s operations teams and contracts.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Advances recruiting efforts by attending job fairs, monitoring and maintaining hiring platforms and job postings, organizing and tracking applicants, and issuing incoming resumes to their respective management teams as applicable.

- Gathers and analyzes data with useful metrics such as compensation, time-to-hire, and employee turnover rates.

- Oversees several aspects of the onboarding process for new employees.

- Creates and distributes termination-related documents to the Company and Employees in compliance with the Department of Labor. This job requires well-versed knowledge in laws and regulations regarding hiring and separating employees.

- Compiles and maintains up-to-date paper, digital, and electronic records, including entering employee data into the computer databases and recordkeeping systems.

- Sustains system maintenance in conjunction with and under guidance of the Director of Human Resources; using periodic audits of HR files and payroll records to ensure all required documents are collected and filed appropriately and contain no errors.

- Assists with payroll functions and the documentation of hourly employee compensation, deductions, and benefits.

- Ensures all SOPs and best practices are being communicated and used company wide.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/SKILLS OF THE POSITION INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

- A thorough understanding of best practices and current regulations specific to Human Resources policies and procedures.

- Good, working knowledge of employment law and labor laws.

- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, while being able to multi-task across many projects with varying deadlines.

- Excellent interpersonal skills as well as articulate communication, both written and verbal.

- Demonstrated experience in administrative and clerical skills including report writing, recordkeeping, scheduling, and spreadsheet preparation.

- Proficiency and previous experience working with software like MS Office, payroll processing platforms, and HRIS systems.

- An ownership mentality with the ability to think independently, self-learn, and develop ideas that lead to positive change/improvements for the department. Ability to function well in a collaborative, team-oriented environment. - Well-versed in analytical and critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making.

- Must be able to accept feedback and changes readily, both in job responsibilities as well as work environment.

- Ability to use discretion and maintain high levels of confidentiality are absolutely required.

- Become accustomed to prolonged periods of sitting at a desk working at a computer and must be able to lift office supplies of up to 30 pounds at times.

- Provides clerical support to the Human Resources department, assisting with internal and external information requests.

- Communicates progress, challenges, expectations, timelines, milestones, and other key metrics to Director of Human Resources.

- Maintains the integrity and confidentiality of Company files and records. - Performs other administrative duties as assigned. 

IN ADDITION TO THE AFOREMENTIONED ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, THE HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST WILL BE EVALUATED ON THE FOLLOWING LEADERSHIP QUALITIES:

- Accountability

- Development

- Working relationships

- Judgment

- Quality of work

- Job skills knowledge

- Organization

- Punctuality

- Productivity

- Adherence to Policy

- Confidentiality

- Written communication

- Verbal communication

- Attitude

- Teamwork

EDUCATION/WORKING KNOWLEDGE/ EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

- 2 -3 years of relevant experience in a human resources management setting.

- Proof of eligibility to work in the United States 

- College degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.

- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and related software; especially Excel and Outlook.

- Working knowledge of, or the ability to quickly learn, payroll management systems, HRIS, POS, T&L, and similar computer applications.

- An understanding of ad platforms for recruiting.

- Previous experience in the hospitality industry is considered a plus.