HR Generalist

Association for Materials Protection and Performance

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Human Resource Generalist

DIVISION: Human Resource Management

DEPARTMENT(S): Human Resources

REPORTS TO: Director, Human Resources

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

REVISION DATE: 07/01/2021

SUMMARY

This role serves as the link between the organization and the employees, and is instrumental in providing quick and quality resolution to HR issues with an eye toward simplification and streamlining of core HR operational processes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Facilitate alignment of organization process, systems, and culture with Company goals. Drive a culture of growth, commitment, and positive employee relations.
• Maintain Human Resource Information System (HRIS) records and compile reports from database.
• Assist with full cycle recruiting and work to understand the specific scope and needs of open positions.
• Support New Employee Onboarding measures as related to the HRIS and supporting processes.
• Serve as an HR liaison for assigned internal AMPP committees.
• Administer various human resources plans and procedures for all company personnel.
• Assist in maintain company organization charts and job descriptions.
• Perform benefits administration to include claims resolution, change reporting, and communicating benefit information to employees.
• Oversee functions of the Learning Management System (LMS) and its utilization. Review, track, and document compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments. This may include safety training, anti-harassment training, professional licensure, and aptitude exams and certifications.
• Perform and support routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including: compensation, benefits, and leave; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
• Handle employment-related inquiries, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
• Attend and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Assist with maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No supervisory responsibilities intended for this role.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must have an understanding on: Performance Management, Training Management, Maintaining Employee Files, People Skills, Resolving Conflict, Employment Law, Project Management, Office Experience - General, Reporting Skills, Verbal Communication, Administrative Writing Skills

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field, required.
• 3-5 years of HR experience, or high school diploma or equivalent with 7-10 years experience in an HR position, required.
• PHR and/or SHRM-CP certification preferred, but not required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, members, employees of the organization, customers, and the general public.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organizations HRIS and talent management systems.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

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, verbal, diagram, or schedule form.

OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES

Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of personnel administration, effective oral and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills.

Must be computer literate with knowledge and experience in word processing and spreadsheet software. Ability to learn and use association specific software.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.