Human Resources

POSITION SUMMARY

The Human Resources Generalist will be responsible for supporting HR functions and processes for the company. This role will undertake a wide range of HR tasks, such as recruiting, onboarding, building and improving company culture, employee relations, training, performance management and compliance. This role will use the HRIS to ensure all employee records are up to date and confidential. Additionally, this role will act as the main point of contact for employees' questions on HR related topics.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

HR Functions

• Maintain electronic personnel files, records, and documentation, and ensure data integrity in HR database(s), while adhering to the integrity and confidentiality of human resource files and records;
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all incoming employee requests and questions;
• Act as the resource to support managers in responding to questions referencing benefits, time off, and policies and procedures;
• Assist Leadership team with internal communication initiatives;
• Work closely on HR projects, utilizing multiple reporting systems to analyze HR data and create metric summaries;
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment and benefits laws and regulations;
• Assist in evaluation of reports, decisions, and results of department in relation to established goals;
• Recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures to continually improve efficiency of the department and services performed; and
• Ensure managers and/or leads are providing the proper training for new hires.

• Assist leadership in conducting recruitment effort for any and all open positions;
• Manage the full cycle recruitment process which includes but is not limited to sourcing, screening, selecting, hiring, and onboarding;
• Conduct new-employee orientations which include but are not limited to reviewing new hire paperwork, going through Company policies and procedures, providing a tour of store, and making introductions to other staff members; and
• Provide new hires with mandatory Sexual Harassment training.
• Employee Relations · Handle employee relation matters which include but are not limited to coaching managers, conducting investigations, researching policies and best practices, creating and gathering documentation, and coordinating escalations when necessary

Work Environment and Physical Demands

The physical demands/conditions described below are representative of those that must be met/tolerated by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Sitting at a desk for sometimes long and continuous periods of time
• Answering or making calls on the telephone for sometimes long and continuous periods of time
• Using a keyboard to perform research, and to communicate through written means for sometimes long and continuous periods of time
• Looking at a computer monitor for sometimes long and continuous periods of time
• Occasionally standing, walking, reaching, and stooping
• Lifting up to 30 lbs.
• Exposure to low to moderate noise level

QUALIFICATIONS

Incumbents must demonstrate the ability to follow policies and procedures as established in the Company's Employee Handbook. Incumbents will also contribute to a positive work environment by behaving and communicating in a manner such that they get along with all constituent groups, co-workers, and management.

In addition, the education, experience, and other skills listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in HR or equivalent professional experience preferred

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Three (3) to five (5) years of human resources experience preferred;
• Knowledge of HR Policies & Procedures required
• Knowledge of employment and labor laws required

KEY SKILLS SET

• Bilingual - Spanish required
• Must exhibit a high level of confidentiality;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Strong organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills and ability to meet tight deadlines;
• High degree of professionalism and demonstrate integrity and flexibility;
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking skills, with high attention to detail;
• Team player;
• Able to take initiative;
• Strong attention to detail.

EQUIPMENT AND APPLICATIONS

• High proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and SharePoint;
• Ability to learn how to use isolved payroll; and
• Working knowledge of all standard office equipment;