• Provide guidance to management and employees on human resources issues, employment law, and develop new programs and initiatives to meet management needs
• Generate solutions and implements with input from more senior HR teammates
• Anticipate and plan for long-term human resource needs and trends in partnership with business management
• Assist in the formulation of objectives for personnel policies and procedures, and manpower goals
• Assure company policies are administered fairly and consistently throughout the area of responsibility
• Effectively communicate and execute necessary changes to policies and procedures
• Perform advanced employee relations functions including support and counseling regarding personnel and job related conflicts, problem solving and dispute resolution, managing employee performance issues, review and assessment of termination requests; conduct exit interviews
• Conduct complex/sensitive employee related investigations
• Coordinate the administration of all Leave of Absence programs and processes including transitional work and accommodations
• Conduct open enrollment and other benefits related programs as needed
• Conduct employee and supervisor training including benefits, policies and procedures and prevention of harassment and discrimination
• Ensure timely and accurate entries to the HRIS database
• Perform audit and compliance functions as requested on items such as audit reports verification, commission reports and payroll information
• Maintain employee records in compliance with state and federal requirements
• Assist in the management and execution of bonus plans, merit processes, and routine/special request reports
• Assist in the annual budget planning process as needed
• May recruit and staff from internal and external sources

Skills/Abilities and Knowledge:
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing in a clear and straightforward manner
• Ability to communicate with all levels of management and company personnel
• Ability to deal with the public in a professional manner
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information
• Ability to make decisions and solve problems while working under pressure
• Strong PC skills and MS Office skills
• Excellent English skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to prioritize and organize effectively
• Ability to show judgment and initiative and to accomplish job duties in a timely manner
• Ability to work independently
• Knowledge of employment laws and procedures
• Knowledge of recruitment trends and technologies
• Strong knowledge of staffing and employment practices
• Strong knowledge of employee relations procedures and applicable law
• Strong Consultative and coaching skills
• Strong Analytical skills
• Strong Project Management skills

Education
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field or equivalent experience
• Related Work Experience
• 5+years Human Resources Generalist experience
• Certifications for Human Resource Professionals