Senior HR Generalist
Overall Job Objective:
The HR Generalist II is responsible for performing HR-related duties on a professional level and works closely with HR and employee development departments. This position carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: benefits administration, employee relations, onboarding, policy implementation, affirmative action, onboarding and offboarding, and employment law compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
Employee Relations
- Serves as a point of contact for employees on HR-related queries and concerns.
- Mediate and resolve employee conflicts in a confidential and effective manner.
- Conduct investigations into employee complaints or issues as required.
- Meet with new employees to ensure an understanding of company policies and procedures.
- Prepare and maintain employee records
- Conduct exit interviews and analyze feedback for continuous improvement
Benefits Administration
- Assist employees with benefits enrollment and claims issues.
- Administer various employee benefits programs, such as group health, flexible spending accounts, dental and vision, accident and disability, life insurance, 401(k), and wellness benefits.
- Coordinate and communicate with benefits providers.
Compliance and Policy Implementation:
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local employment laws.
- Assist in the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of HR trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources and employment law.
HR Metrics and Reporting:
- Compile and analyze HR metrics to identify trends and make recommendations.
- Prepare reports on HR metrics such as turnover rates, absenteeism, and headcount.
- Perform additional HR-related tasks as required to support the HR department's goals.
Required Qualifications:
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
- 3-5 years of HR generalist experience.
- Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) certification is preferred.
Skills and Abilities
- Strong understanding of HR practices and employment laws.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
- Proficiency in HRIS (Human Resources Information System) and other HR software.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities.
- Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
Working Conditions:
- Primarily works in an office environment.
- May require occasional travel to job fairs and recruiting events
- May require extended hours during peak times or to meet deadlines
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