Human Resources Generalist

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The HR Generalist is responsible for performing HR-related duties on a professional level andworks closely with senior HR management in supporting designated locations. This position carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: benefits administration, employee relations, training,performance management, onboarding, policy implementation, recruitment/employment and employment law compliance. The HR Generalist will champion initiatives and help drive commitment throughout the location.

This is an on-site position working 5 days per week in our Lexington Office.

• Administers various human resource plans and procedures for all organization personnel; assists in the development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures
• Participates in developing department goals and objectives
• Assists in the compensation program and monitors the performance evaluation program
• Performs benefits administration, including change reporting and communicating benefits information to employees.
• Coordinates training and development programs
• Conducts recruitment effort for all exempt and nonexempt personnel, and temporary employees; conducts new-employee orientations
• Monitors regular payroll and audits timekeeping system
• Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Participates in administrative staff meetings and attends other meetings as needed
• Recommends new approaches, policies and procedures to continually improve efficiency of the department and services performed.
• Maintains human resource information system records and compiles reports from the database.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state and local employment and benefits laws and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned by Management
• Excellent verbal and written interpersonal skills including the ability to interact with people at all levels ofthe organization.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and integrity
• Knowledge of general human resource management practices
• Ability to follow-through and manage the challenge of multiple priorities under deadlines.

• Communication & Influence:
  Exceptional written and verbal communication, including clear investigation summaries, policy guidance, and manager coaching; able to influence without authority and tailor messages to diverse audiences.
• Employee Relations & Investigations:
  Demonstrated skill conducting prompt, impartial investigations; evaluating evidence; documenting findings; and recommending consistent outcomes while guarding against retaliation.
• ADA / Leave Expertise:
  Working knowledge of ADA/ADAAA and the interactive process (analyzing essential functions, evaluating reasonable accommodations, tracking effectiveness). Coordination familiarity with FMLA, state/local leaves, and workers’ compensation.
• Employment Law Literacy:
  Practical understanding of Title VII, FLSA (wage/hour), EEO, I-9/E-Verify, and applicable state/local laws; ability to interpret and apply policy and legal requirements in real scenarios (union/NLRA awareness if applicable).
• Manager Coaching & Performance Enablement:
  Ability to coach leaders on feedback, documentation, corrective action, and performance improvement plans;…