HR Generalist – American Management Group
Job Summary
The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for ensuring the delivery of HR services and products along with providing the HR perspective in program execution and issues. It will require an individual with extensive experience in the areas of staffing, compensation, benefits, EEO, diversity and employee relations and will support and council employees with policy interpretation and employee relations issues. This position requires the ability to implement positive employee relations strategies, including time spent in the work areas. Successful candidate must be able to grow within the HR organization. The Human Resources Generalist performs more than one Human Resources function, such as employment, human resources management, benefits, compensation, training/development.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality and maintain reliability.
- A thorough knowledge of HR laws and regulations is required, along with excellent communication skills and computer literacy.
- Duties and responsibilities include working closely with recruiting support in order to attract, retain and grow a large workforce; employing novel and innovative programs to keep morale and employee satisfaction high; maintaining compliance with federal and state regulations and company policy and procedures; performance management; diversity; and rewards and recognition.
- Effective communications, written and oral, with all levels of employees, is required.
- The position will require individual flexibility in solving problems, facilitating change, proactive actions, prompt task closure, team work, anticipating issues and working independently.
- Self motivation, direction, effectiveness and management will be keys to individual success.
- Conducting new employee orientation sessions, answering questions and ensuring that all necessary paperwork is completed.
- Writing job descriptions, administering compensation guidelines, or gathering data in support of proposals.
- Conducting salary or benefit surveys, compiling data and analyzing results.
- Administers employee health, welfare and retirement plans company-wide
- Acts as liaison between employee and insurance providers to resolve benefit related problems and ensure effective utilization of plans and positive employee relations.
- Provides administrative support to human resources function as needed (e.g. correspondence generation, record keeping, file maintenance, HRIS entry).
- Assists with annual open enrollment period for benefit plans. Arranges for distribution of materials from carriers, assists with, communicating changes to employees, conducts employee presentations, and processes changes within deadlines.
- Processes monthly billings from insurance providers. Reviews billings for accuracy and resolves discrepancies.
- Acts as a resource for employees to ensure their understanding and compliance with benefit and HR policies and regulations.
- Participates in developing department goals, objectives and systems.
- Develops and maintains affirmative action program; files EEO-1 report annually; maintain other records, reports and logs to conform to EEO regulations.
- Conducts exit interviews in absence of supervisor.
- Candidate must be proficient in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with experience using a Human Resources Information System.
Physical Requirements
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. 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 finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Must be able to lift up to 10 lbs. and sit and stand for various periods through the workday.
Work Environment
Work will be conducted in an office environment, home office, and some requirements to work with media sources at their locale as needed. Position requires both sitting and standing in situations.
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in business, human resources, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
SHRM-CP and/or PHR certification a plus.
Experience with ADP Workforce Now is a plus.
Minimum of three years’ human resources experience, in Government Contracting preferred.
- Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
- Superior verbal/written skills and presentation skills
- Good punctuation, spelling, grammar and attention to detail a must
- Strong interpersonal skills essential
Full Benefit Package to include:
- Paid PTO and sick leave (15 days initially)
- Paid Federal Government Holidays
- 100% Medical premium for employee
- 100% Dental and Vision
- 100% paid Life, short and long-term disability insurance for employee
401K
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or any other characteristics protected by law.