Human Resources Generalist
- Columbia, MD
Summary/Objective:
The Human Resource Generalist will have both administrative and strategic responsibilities, helping us to plan and administer the important functions of the Human Resource (HR) department including recruiting/and interviewing, administering pay, compensation and benefits, and leave, and enforcing company policies and practices.
Essential Functions:
- Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments. This may include safety training, anti-harassment training, professional licensure, and aptitude exams and certifications.
- Recruits, interviews, and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; completes all pre-hire tasks, collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
- Conducts or acquires background checks and employee eligibility verifications.
- Handle administrative tasks for onboarding, conducts new hire orientation, exit processing and all associated tasks.
- Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
- Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
- Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
- Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
- Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
- Participates in HR initiatives and projects and other duties as assigned.
Education, Experience and Knowledge:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
- Demonstrated experience working in Human Resources for a minimum of 3 years.
- SHRM-CP or HRCI aPHR or PHR certification is a plus.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to prioritize tasks.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
- Thorough knowledge of federal employment-related laws and regulations.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Advanced knowledge of Paycom HRIS, LMS and talent management systems and ability to quickly learn new systems as needed.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with others.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively.
- Ability to analyze data and recommend action.
- Demonstrate integrity and ethical standards in job performance.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing across all levels of the organization.
- Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
- Ability to demonstrate compassion and respect for persons with economic challenges.
Physical Demands:
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.
- Ability to work in an office environment.
- Ability to communicate on the telephone.
- Ability to sit for long periods of time.
- Ability to walk up and down stairs.
- Ability to lift 20 lbs.
- Ability to bend, lift and carry.
- Full awareness of environmental stimuli
- Full range of motion above the head.
- Ability to use computer.