Human Resources Generalist - Reno Market

Performs Human Resources related duties at the professional level and may carry out responsibilities in some or all of the following functional areas: recruiting, employee relations, employment and training.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Partners with employees and management to communicate various Human Resources policies, procedures, laws, standards and government regulations.
Maintains compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment.
Sources candidates, screens and recruits job applicants to fill entry level, professional and technical job openings.
Reviews applications and interviews applicants to match experience with specific job related requirements.
Conducts new hire orientation.
Performs benefit administration to include change reporting and communicating benefit information to employees.
Conducts benefits orientation to employees.
Facilitates and/or provides training to the workforce.
Maintains and coordinates employee recognition programs
Responds to employee relations issues such as employee complaints, harassment allegations, and civil rights complaints.
Conducts exit interviews, analyzes data and makes recommendations to the management team for corrective action and continuous improvement.
Represents the company for unemployment claims.
Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

MINIMUM 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.

Bachelor's degree (B.

A.) from four-year college or university preferred;
Minimum of three years related experience;
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required

COMPETENCIES

Ability to objectively coach employees and management through complex, difficult, and emotional issues.
Must have the ability to make recommendations to effectively resolve problems or issues, by using judgment that is consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulation or government law.
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner;
Gathers and analyzes information skillfully;
Develops alternative solutions;
Works well in group problem solving situations;
Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming;
Maintains confidentiality;
Listens to others without interrupting;
Keeps emotions under control;
Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively;
Listens and gets clarification;
Responds well to questions;
Participates in meetings.
Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others;
Inspires and motivates others to perform well;
Effectively influences actions and opinions of others;
Accepts feedback from others;
Gives appropriate recognition to others.
Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy;
Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences;
Educates others on the value of diversity;
Promotes a harassment-free environment;
Builds a diverse workforce.
Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures;
Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time;
Supports organization's goals and values;
Benefits organization through outside activities;
Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITY 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 talk or hear.
Frequently required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
Occasionally required to stand and walk.
Occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
The work environment is that which is typical of an office setting.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.