Human Resources Generalist bei Durham Exchange Club Industries Inc

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Human Resource Generalist (HR Generalist) is a key member of the Human Resources Department. The HR Generalist is responsible for performing HR-related duties on a professional level and works closely with the Human Resources Director. This position carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: benefits administration, employee relations, training, performance management, safety, onboarding, policy implementation, recruitment/employment, affirmative action, and employment law compliance. The HR Generalist develops strong working relationships with DECI clients and staff, and reinforces the HR Department’s position as a trusted, credible partner to those we serve within DECI.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS

• Assist with HR plans and procedures for all personnel; assist in developing and implementing personnel policies and procedures with approval from the Administration; prepare, maintain, and effectively communicate staff handbook. 

• Establish credibility throughout the organization by demonstrating a great degree of discretion along with flexibility and an attitude of cooperation. Maintain effective working relationships with all staff. 

• Assist in advising Executives and Managerial staff on all HR-related matters. Make sound decisions based on conclusions for which there is little precedent. Administer DECI benefits appropriately and timely. 

• Assist with developing recommendations for benefits renewals to executives.

• Assist in development of staff training and development programs at DECI.

• Provide service/assistance to employees as needed. Facilitate employee relations meetings and exit interviews in an efficient and effective manner. Appropriately share “need to know” information with Administration.

• Recruit, interview, screen, and recommend candidates to fill vacant positions in a timely manner. 

• Conduct new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward DECI goals. Create and implement effective onboarding plans and ensure all onboarding and orientation is documented.

• Support the management of disciplinary and grievance issues.

• Maintain all records related to Human Resources according to policy and legal requirements.

• Review employment and working conditions to ensure legal compliance.

• Recommend new approaches, policies and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency. 

• Timely management of Worker’s Compensation from incident to case closure.

• Participate in DECI’s safety program working closely with the DECI Safety Committee.

• Manage new employee orientation and onboarding to foster positive attitude toward DECI goals. Create and implement effective onboarding plans and ensure all onboarding and orientation is properly documented.

• Manage relationships with Temporary Staffing Agencies and ensure we procure top talent. Maintain fill rates and negotiate reasonable markup rates with vendors.

• Perform HR functions for Patient Escorts on DECI’s Federal contract at the VA Medical Center.

• Complete HR required reporting and surveys. Assist in analyzing wage data to propose competitive compensation plan.

• Assist with challenging staffing duties, including dealing with understaffing, mitigating disputes, terminations, incident investigation, grievance/suggestion responses, and administering disciplinary procedures in coordination with Managers.

• Assist in timely management of Worker’s Compensation from incident to case closure, ensuring all documentation is maintained and shared as needed.

• Responsible for all Federal, State, accreditation bodies and funding sources compliance related to Human Resources. Identify legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions and ensure policies, procedures, and reporting comply. 

• Represent organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations.

• Lead coordinator for special DECI functions (staff recognition events and DECI Anniversary Celebrations). 

• Provide back-up assistance to Receptionist and Payroll Specialist as needed.

• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven experience in Human Resources. Knowledge of HR functions. Understanding of labor laws and disciplinary procedures.

• Exceptional computer skills required. Prefer knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel and Access). 

• Understanding of strict confidentiality of information. Strong ethics and responsibility.

• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions independently, plan and organize work. 

• Superior oral and written communication skills and ability to relate to all types of people and levels in the organization. Proper use of business communication skills, business writing skills, grammar and proofreading.

• Detail-oriented, logical and methodological approach to problem solving. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. 

• Excellent organizational skills. Exhibit initiative and responsibility to deadlines and other job demands. Exhibit flexibility in work and thought.

• Ability to assist with disabled clients in emergency. 

• A bachelor’s degree and three to five years’ human resource experience, or a master’s degree in human resource management and two years’ experience in the HR field, or seven years of experience in the HR field, or any similar combination of education and experience.  PHR certification considered a plus.

• Bilingual English and Spanish considered a plus.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Computer Skills: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint). 

Other Requirements: U.S. Citizen or U.S. work qualification

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical Demands

Stand:  O

Sit: C

Reach Out: N

Climb: N

Squat/Kneel: N

Walk: O 

Handle: N

Reach Above: N

Crawl: N

Bend: N

Lift/Carry

10 lbs or less: O

11-20 lbs: N

21-50 lbs: N

51-100 lbs: N

Over 100 lbs: N

Push/Pull

10 lbs or less: O

11-20 lbs: N

21-50 lbs: N

51-100 lbs: N

Over 100 lbs: N

Frequency Key: C = Constantly: More than 66% of the time, F = Frequently: 33-66% of the time, O = Occasionally: up to 33% of the time, N = N/A: Not applicable/Not likely

Other Physical Requirements: N/A

TRAVEL REQUIREMENT Little to no travel is expected for this position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT Office setting in a warehouse

This job description is intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions and the essential requirements for the performance of this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and requirements of a person so classified. Other functions may be assigned and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time.