HR Generalist
Broadway Across America
New York, NYThis was removed by the employer on 8/6/2014 2:15:00 PM PST
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The Human Resources Generalist manages the day-to-day operations of the Human Resource office. The HR Generalist manages the administration of the human resources policies, procedures and programs. The HR Generalist carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: departmental development, Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS), employee relations, training and development, benefits, compensation, and employment.
The Human Resources generalist is responsible for all or part of these areas:
•recruiting and staffing logistics;
•employment and compliance to regulatory concerns and reporting;
•FMLA tracking and management/compliance
•FLSA status identification for new positions
•employee orientation, development, and training;
•policy development and documentation
•employee relations;
•compensation and benefits administration;
•benefits administration including annual open enrollment, new hire enrollment, COBRA
•employee safety, welfare, wellness and health;
The Human Resources Generalist coordinates implementation of services, policies, and programs through Human Resources staff; reports to the VP, Human Resources, and assists and advises company managers about Human Resources issues.
Human Resource Information Systems
•Manages the development and maintenance of the Human Resources sections of both the Internet, particularly recruiting, culture, and company information; and Intranet sites.
•Maintains employee-related data bases. Prepares and analyzes reports that are necessary to carry out the functions of the department and company. Prepares periodic reports for management, as necessary or requested.
•Fully utilizes Human Resources software to the company's advantage.
Employment
•Manages the recruitment process for exempt and nonexempt employees and interns using the standard recruiting and hiring practices and procedures necessary to recruit and hire a superior workforce.
•Conducts the recruiting planning meetings when needed staff is identified.
•Reviews resumes for all candidates and interview nonexempt, and exempt when assigned, candidates for employment.
•Serves on employee selection committees or meetings.
Employee Relations
•Assists with the development of Human Resources policies for the company with regard to employee relations.
•Partners with management to communicate Human Resources policies, procedures, programs and laws.
•Recommends employee relations practices necessary to establish a positive employer-employee relationship and promote a high level of employee morale and motivation.
•Participates in the conduct of investigations when employee complaints or concerns are brought forth.
•Assists with the implementation of company safety and health programs. Tracks and posts OSHA-required data and files reports.
Compensation
•Provides competitive market research and prepares pay studies to help establish pay practices and pay bands that help to recruit and retain superior staff.
•Provides payroll processing backup support. Partners with accounting and payroll to maintain the payroll data base.
Benefits
•Provides day-to-day benefits administration services. Assist employees with any claim issues.
•Develops and schedules benefits orientations and other benefits training.
•Administers the 401(k) plan and completes yearly compliance reporting.
•Administers disability and worker's compensation claims.
•Recommends changes in benefits offered, especially new benefits aimed at employee satisfaction and retention.
Law
•Complies with all existing governmental and labor legal and government reporting requirements including any related to the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), the Department of Labor, worker compensation, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and so forth. Maintains minimal company exposure to lawsuits.
•Protects the interests of employees and the company in accordance with company Human Resources policies and governmental laws and regulations.
- Desired Skills and Experience
Human Resources Generalist Requirements
•General knowledge of employment laws and practices.
•Experience in the administration of benefits
•Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment. Must include Excel and demonstrated skills in database management and record keeping.
•Experience with ADP HRB, Payroll.
•Effective oral and written communication.
•Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills.
•Evidence of the practice of a high level of confidentiality.
•Excellent organizational skills.
Education and Experience
•Minimum of a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Human Resources, Business, or Organization Development or equivalent.
•Three to five plus years of progressive leadership experience in Human Resources positions.
Physical Demands of the HR Generalist's Job
These physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the Human Resources Generalist's job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the Human Resources Generalist's job.
While performing the responsibilities of the Human Resources Generalist's job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel and to manipulate keys on a keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Conclusion
This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the Human Resources Generalist's position and it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.