Human Resources Generalist bei Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin

Description

Summary: The Human Resources Generalist, in collaboration with the HR Team will implement human resources strategies that bring SHF’s core values of integrity, equity, trust, inclusion, humility and innovation to life through employee engagement and a deep commitment to customer service. The Generalist will be responsible for building relationships with employees at all levels of the organization while supporting their Human Resources needs. They will perform duties in the following functional areas: talent acquisition, employee relations, new employee orientation, benefits administration and employee communications.  

Position Responsibilities & Essential Functions

Talent Acquisition 

• Collaborates to understand skills and competencies required for openings.  
• Recruits and facilitates the hiring of qualified applicants for open positions.  
• Streamline hiring processes through utilization of applicant tracking system.  
• Partner with Human Resources team to keep current on recruitment trends and best practices and implement sourcing strategies designed to ensure a diverse workforce.  

Onboarding and Employee Life Cycle 

• Ensure all new hire documentation is completed in a timely manner. 
• Coordinate and conduct organizational onboarding activities.  
• Conduct new employee check ins on regular intervals. 
• Monitor performance evaluation process.  
• Schedule and conduct exit interviews.  

Employee Engagement & Culture 

• Proactively keep eyes and ears open for opportunities to positively impact the organization.  
• Support managers on employee relations issues as needed.  
• Partner with the Human Resources team on the development and support of standing and ad hoc organizational committees (EDI, Employee Engagement, Performance Evaluation, etc.) to ensure a healthy culture. 
• Collaborate with Human Resources team and department managers in determining appropriate training initiatives.   
• Develop online training via HRIS System. 
• Assist with development and analysis of employee surveys with the goal of driving employee engagement.   
• Become well versed on employee handbook and policies, and serve as resource for managers and employees.  

Compensation and Benefits 

• Lead the maintenance of SHF compensation structure; maintain knowledge and ability to answer employee and candidate questions.  
• Participate in benefit renewal meetings and maintain knowledge to answer questions.   
• Lead and conduct all benefit orientations and process benefit enrollments.   

HRIS/Payroll System/General HR Support 

• Maintain HRIS System by entering employee change information (new hires, benefits, changes, termination, promotions, etc.) ensuring accurate information and payroll deductions.  
• Lead and conduct the processing of payroll and all functions associated with processing payroll.  
• Lead, organize and conduct the coordination of special projects and events, including benefits open enrollment, training, and employee meetings.  

Training and Development 

• Ability to create, implement, maintain, and assist in the ongoing training and development programs with internal/external stakeholders related to employee engagement, fostering growth, and promoting professional development in alignment with organizational objectives, including new hire orientation. 

General Administrative Support 

• Receive overflow and/or backup calls for general food bank calls.  
• Provide back up for SHF’s distribution center reception desk.  
• Perform any other duties as needed to fulfill our mission, drive our vision and abide by our values. 

Skills & Abilities

Communications 

• Excellent written and oral communication skills. 
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate and build relationships.  
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret written information. 
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence.  

Personal Effectiveness 

• Able to maintain regular work schedule. 
• Ability to stay focused on tasks; make the best use of available time and resources; balance quality of work with meeting deadlines. 
• Independent and self-motivated work habits, proactive problem-solving skills and research capabilities that will result in solutions and planning for next steps.  
• High degree of organizational ability.  
• Provides customer service in a timely manner. 
• Strives for process improvements and receptive to feedback. 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion.  
• Adheres to all workplace safety standards and practices.  
• Manages own time, priorities, and resources to achieve goals.  
• Ability to multitask and maintain focus with frequent disruptions.  
• Maintains composure in stressful or adverse situations.  
• Ability to cultivate and develop equitable and inclusive working relationships with staff, volunteers, community partners, vendors and applicants.  

Computer Skills 

• To perform this job successfully, the individual should have proficient knowledge of the following computer software programs. 
• Microsoft Office 365 – specifically Word, Excel, and SharePoint. 

Requirements

Qualifications 

Required Education/Experience 

• High School Diploma or GED 
• 2 Years of experience in a Human Resources role.  
• 2 Years of experience of benefits administration. 
• 2 Year experience with HRIS/Payroll Systems and applicant tracking software.  

Preferred Education/Experience 

• Bachelor's Degree or Certificate in Human Resources Administration or related field. 
• SHRM or HRCI certification.  
• Experience working with equity, diversity and inclusion programs. 
• Experience with HRIS System, such as Paylocity, etc.,.
• Lived experience with the impacts of systemic racism or marginalization is a plus. 
• Bilingual Spanish/English.