HR Generalist

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Regular Full-Time DSSA AZ, Mesa, AZ, US

15 days ago Requisition

The HR Generalist plays a key role in supporting day-to-day Human Resources operations, employee programs, internal policies, and regulatory compliance. This position partners with employees, supervisors, and managers to provide effective HR support, promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture, and contribute to an engaged and productive workforce. The HR Generalist reports to the HR Manager and supports a broad range of HR initiatives and programs across the organization.

• Assures that company employment, safety, employee relations, employee, and equal opportunity policies and practices comply with the applicable provisions of federal and state labor laws, including the maintenance of necessary files, etc (Title VII/EEOC, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, ADEA, EPA, ERISA, HIPAA etc.)
• Provides guidance and counsel to managers, supervisors and employees on a variety of issues to include employee relations, conflict resolution, interpersonal communications, effective group interaction, etc.
• Evaluates general employee relations and work-related issues and meets with supervisors and managers to determine the appropriate course of action for issue resolution.
• Trains managers, supervisors and employees on HR program changes and procedures.
• Assists in keeping employees informed of all changes in employee policies, counsels’ employees on employee policies and employment related issues.
• Ensures all records, logs and files are maintained to meet regulatory requirements and corporate policies.
• Prepares employee separation notices and related documentation, conducts and or facilitates the administration of exit interviews to determine reasons for separations.
• Plans and coordinates new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward company goals.
• As instructed, prepares offer letters for exempt, non-exempt, temporary, and tenders offers to candidates.
• Answers employee questions regarding the hiring, transfer, interviewing, and the job application process, and processes all employee change-of-status forms.
• Facilitates recruiting activities including recruiting, hiring, sourcing, job descriptions, and internal job postings. Processes all internal and external applications, resumes, and transfer requests, and assists applicants and department heads with internal job placement. Conducts pre-employment, reference and necessary background checks.
• Monitors employee Headcount, Turnover Reports, and Requisition Reports, compiles data, prepares and distributes reports as requested.
• Contacts and establishes professional relationships with various recruiting companies.
• Provides coordination and planning assistance for employee/management meetings, company events, and other employee events.
• Acts as support in maintaining Benefit related programs, answers benefit related questions, and processes paperwork. Assist in administering all company leave of absences (LOA’s) according to company policies, state, and federal laws. (I.e., FMLA, COBRA, HIPAA, MLOA, Personal Leave, WC, Military, Jury, Bereavement, etc)
• Coordinates and facilitates new hire orientation, benefit enrollment, and Open Enrollment Training.
• Coordinates special functions set up by the Human Resources Department.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

• Associate degree required/Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of progressive Human Resources experience, ideally in a Generalist role supporting multiple HR functions.
• Experience in a manufacturing or highly regulated industry (e.g., aerospace, defense, chemical, or explosive materials) is a plus.
• Professional HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, or equivalent) preferred but not required.
• Strong working knowledge of federal and state employment laws and HR compliance (e.g., FMLA, ADA, EEOC, FLSA, HIPAA).
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Profic…