HR Generalist

Job Title: Human Resources Generalist

Department: Human Resources

FLSA: Exempt Status: Full Time

Reports to: Vice President Human Resources

Position Summary

The Human Resources Generalist is an HR professional who thrives in a fast paced and rapidly growing environment. The HR Generalist will work closely with new hires, employees and managers. This position will work on training design, research training providers as well as work on various HR programs and initiatives. The HR Generalist may assist with onboarding new hires and will partner with HR Managers to provide support, as needed. (Training and HR Programs)

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop training programs such as employee orientation, management training, a job rotation program, DEI training, leadership development and others as needed
• Manage the training and development of HR initiatives aligned with the overall business strategies
• Research training vendors to determine programs and costs where one cannot be designed in house
• Monitor training trends and innovations as well as evaluate training success
• Handle unemployment claims
• Manage subpoenas and gather requested information and files as needed
• Aid in sourcing for qualified candidates by posting ads on job boards, researching and partnering with organizations, schools and trade associations specializing in job related skills
• Implement initiatives promoting company values and policies
• Maintain a good understanding of current laws and regulations that impact HR
• May serve as a backup for other HR functions
• Serve as a lead for special HR projects
• This position can assist hiring managers in sourcing candidates
• Serve as a secondary resource to the HR Coordinator for onboarding

Job Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field or equivalent work experience in HR
• A minimum of 2 to 3 years HR experience in a generalist role
• Experience creating training programs
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and HR systems
• HRIS experience (i.e. Paylocity, ADP, Kronos, Ceridian, Work Day)

Preferred qualifications

• 2 years’ experience with training program development and facilitation
• SHRM or HRCI Certification
• Familiarity of the aspects of the employee lifecycle
• Experience in transportation and logistics industry is a plus
• Project management experience
• Experience sourcing candidates

Essential Qualifications:

• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Solid communication skills
• Detail oriented
• Strong problem solving skills
• Ability to work effectively with all levels within the organization
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to change in a fast-paced organization
• Strong customer service orientation, ensuring needs and deadlines are met in a timely fashion
• Demonstrate a positive, proactive and motivated attitude
• Proven focus on continuous improvement in the workplace

Language Skills

• Ability to read, write and speak English proficiently

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear
• May be required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel; reach with hand and arms, and stoop, kneel or crouch as needed
• Specific vision requirements include the ability to see at close range, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
• Ability to operate in a constant state of alertness and safe manner

Work Environment:

• The position typically operates in a standard office environment.
• This position routinely uses office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and file cabinets

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have with training program development and facilitation?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Human resources: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location