Human Resources Generalist

JOB SUMMARY

The purpose of the Human Resources Generalist position is to maintain and enhance the organization's Human Resources through functional practice by planning, implementing, and evaluating human resource and company policies, programs, and practices; wage and salary administration; training; employee relations; and compliance: EEO, affirmative action, etc.

• Keep apprised and updated on local, state, and national rules, rules and regulations surrounding labor laws and acceptable HR practices. Ensures compliance with all federal, state and local laws concerning human resources (i.e., Federal and State Minimum Wage Laws, Aff. Action, Immigration Reform Control Act, Equal Employment Opportunity Act etc.).
• Advise management and employees on legal concerns on a pre‑emptive and reactive basis.
• Maintain, enforce, and recommend improvements for company policies, procedures, and processes.
• Maintains human resource information system (HRIS) records in company elected system and compiles reports from the database.
• Participate, as requested, in onboarding experience not limited to assignment and review of pre‑employment items, preparation of employment agreements, assignment and successful completion of the HR onboarding items, correct entry of employee data in the appropriate HRIS system(s).
• Maintain employee confidence and protects operations by keeping human resources information confidential and following organizational standards.
• Aid managers with progressive discipline approach to include training, witnessing and proper documenting of events.
• Submit employee data reports by assembling, preparing, and analyzing data; reports are not limited to turnover, employee census and EEO data.
• In conjunction with risk management staff, administers policies and procedures for a safe work place. Works with risk management staff in developing region‑specific programs. Ensures all accidents and injuries are reported to the appropriate parties.
• Assists in conducting employee relations investigations as required. Attends all necessary hearings as a representative for the company.
• Maintain employee information by entering and updating employment and status change data.
• Assist with the due diligence and acquisition preparation, as requested.
• Provide onsite support, as assigned, for Human Resources projects and acquisition needs, as assigned.
• Sort and distribute HR mail accordingly.
• Coordinate employee events as the need arises.
• Other duties may be assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business or similar; required.
• Nationally accredited certificate in Human Resources, preferred; examples: SHRM SCP or CP, HRCI PHR or SPHR, or similar.

• 3-5 years' Human Resource Generalist experience required. Must be able to work alone and as part of a team. Basic math skills, customer service experience, problem solving skills, decision making skills, ability to multitask, conflict resolution experience, and the ability to plan and organize is required.

• Must have the ability to effectively read, write and communicate in English with employees and customers.

• Ability to operate a computer and advanced Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) experience required. HRIS experience required.

• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record required.
• Must be able to comply with SFS's Drug and Alcohol policy and Background screening requirements, which may also include customer specific requirements based on contractual agreement.
• Frequent travel required, up to 30%.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform Essential Job Duties.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit for long periods. Employee will occasionally be required to bend, kneel, balance, lift