HR Generalist

About the Role

The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for administering Human Resource functions to support all phases of human resources activity.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer and interpret Leave of Absence programs including FMLA, ADA, Military, Medical and Personal Leave.
• Evaluate and coordinate return to work processes.
• Manage and oversee Parental Leave Process and time off for employees.
• Manage unemployment claims and appeals, including investigating claims, collecting documentation, responding to state agencies, coordinating hearing preparation, and representing the company in unemployment hearings.
• Plan and conduct new employee orientation.
• Respond and provide guidance on inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs.
• Counsel employees on benefits programs such as life, health, dental and disability insurances, pension plans, vacation, sick leave, leave of absence, and employee assistance.
• Partner with HR management to evaluate and improve processes to enhance internal customer experience.
• Lead or contribute to functional HR initiatives and special projects.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Current drivers’ licenses.
• Required travel up to 20%.
• This position is considered a safety sensitive position.

Physical Demands: Regularly required to talk or hear. Frequently required to sit. Occasionally required to stand and walk.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; OR three related experience and/or training; OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• PHR or SPHR preferred.