Human Resources Generalist

Job Summary:

The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for completing a variety of tasks to support the daily operations of the HR department. This includes creating, updating and applying HR policies and company guidelines and making sure they adhere to standards and laws initiated by authorities. The Human Resources Generalist will work closely with the CFO to assist in planning, development, implementation, administration, and budgeting of most or all of the human resources functions including, but not limited to: employment, recruitment, employee relations, compensation/benefits, and organizational development.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Develop, recommend, and implement personnel policies and procedures, prepare and maintain employee handbook
• Implement strategic recruitment plans ensuring selection of highly qualified personnel according to operation and sales projections
• Generate official internal documents such as offer letters and employee correspondence
• Manage onboarding activities and educate newly hired employees on HR policies, internal procedures and regulations
• Maintain physical and digital files for employees and their documents, benefits and attendance records
• Administer payroll records and timesheets, verify time off balances, process bi-weekly payroll and monthly commission payroll
• Ensure employees receive and complete the appropriate contracts and agreements
• Create employee engagement plans, obtain necessary budget approval, and lead the company events committee to initiate and execute activities
• Coordinate with employees and prepare FMLA paperwork for approved leaves
• Work with external brokers to inform and enroll employees during annual open enrollment, educate employees throughout the year on available company benefits
• Confer with managers about performance issues and review to recommend appropriate disciplinary documentation and performance improvement plans, address employee grievances
• Handle correspondence with agencies for items such as employment verifications, requests for separation information, and garnishments
• Collaborate with LMS/HRIS systems, upper management, and employees to ensure policies and trainings are reviewed and acknowledged by all team members
• Maintain employee performance annual review program
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate effectively (both verbal and written)
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Highly motivated self-starter, able to lead initiatives as well as contribute as a team member
• Ability to perform comfortably in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented work environment

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience
• 3-5 years of experience in similar human resources position
• Experience with maintaining an HRIS system, experience with Paylocity is a plus
• Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, and personnel information systems
• Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting or standing and working on a computer
• May be required to lift up to 15 pounds at times
• Must be willing to commute to work at our sales office at our headquarters in Charlotte, NC
• Must be willing to undergo background and reference checks