The HR Generalist is responsible for performing HR-related duties on a professional level and works closely with senior HR management in supporting the organization.
This position may carry out responsibilities in the following functional areas: new hire and ongoing qualifications, leave administration, benefits administration, recruitment/employment, onboarding, training, unemployment, employee relations and compliance.
Primary Job Responsibilities
- Administer various human resource programs, plans and procedures for all company employees.
- Process documentation and prepare reports related to HR activities (staffing, recruitment, training, grievances, ongoing qualifications, leaves, terminations, etc.).
- Maintain human resource information system records and compile reports from the database as needed.
- Handle employee requests and questions regarding human resources issues, rules, and regulations.
- Provide administrative support to senior HR management.
- Act as back-up to other HR Generalists and assist team as needed.
- Answer incoming calls to HR and assist or forward as needed.
- Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with all team members, customers, vendors and other departments.
- Maintains confidentiality of data and information accessed.
- Perform other related duties as required and assigned.
Required Education and Experience
- Associate degree or equivalent in human resources or related business field.
- Two to three years human resource experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred Education and Experience
- BS in human resources or related business field.
- Human resources experience in the transportation industry.
- HR certification such as SHRM-CP or PHR.
Computer Skill Requirements
- Demonstrated experience with MS Office Products, particularly Excel.
- Paycom or similar payroll software experience.
- HRIS systems experience.
Physical Qualifications
- Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.
- Position requires extended periods of time sitting.
- Position requires extended periods of telephone and computer use.
- Occasional evening and additional weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
Personal Qualifications
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Good communicator to relate appropriately with other team members, as well as with the company’s employees and vendors.
- Brings proactive and positive approach to work.
- Strong skills in organization, and ability to prioritize tasks and choose the most important duties to complete first.
- Must have phone call ethics and be able to respond to clients on phone in an appropriate manner.
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced, high-stress environment with a demanding time schedule.
This position is a Tuesday through Saturday day position but may require working hours on other days or times to ensure the smooth operation of the HR department.
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