Human Resources Generalist at HRCS

HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST 

The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for performing HR-related duties on a professional level and works closely with the senior level Human Resources and Operations Management.

Position reports to an HR Director and is located in the Los Angeles/San Fernando Valley area.

RESPONSIBILITIES

HR Administration:

• Support full-cycle recruiting for positions at all levels.
• Onboard new hires and temporary workers, ensuring minimum requirements are met, proper documentation is provided, etc.
• Assist in such areas as employee relations, leave of absence, workers' comp, benefits, and general HR administration.
• Originate and maintain up-to-date and accurate HRIS information for all employees: employee personnel records (application, background check information, policy acknowledgments, AA/EEO, wage changes, performance reviews, disciplinary actions, etc.), training records, and medical records.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, and yearly reports, such as headcount, new hire, termination, AA/EEO/VETS, benefit statements, PCC training requirements, census data surveys, wage surveys and other projects as assigned.
• Prepare employee communication material and maintains company bulletin boards with required postings.
• Maintain accurate and current information in employee’s personnel file and in computer system. Organize and maintain department files, both physical and electronic, in an accurate, orderly, and efficient manner.
• Respond to verifications of employment.
• Terminations: create termination packages, conduct exit interviews, process transfer forms as needed, and ensure all termination notifications and paperwork is complete per regulations.

Recruitment

• Manage the recruitment process for all level positions, which includes sourcing candidates (placing employment ads internally and externally, establishing relationships with schools/colleges, engaging employment agencies, etc.), pre-screening candidates, scheduling candidate interviews, and conducting background checks.
• Maintain applicant tracking log, notify and disposition candidates on status, and update applicant tracking system.
• Provide appropriate employee onboarding covering policies and benefits.

Employee Relations

• Act as liaison between employees and supervisors/managers on general employee relations issues; works closely with HR Manager and plant supervision to take actions necessary for resolution of issues; escalating issues as appropriate.
• Provide day-to-day communication with employees regarding new or revised company policies and upcoming events/activities to engage employees.
• Administers employee feedback sessions and communicates responses as appropriate.
• Arrange, organize, and run employee appreciation events and social activities.
• Review, modify, and implement and administer HR policies and procedures.
• Manage and administer employee development programs including new hire orientations and training plans.

Performance Management and Compensation:

• Originate and maintain current job descriptions for all positions.
• Provides coaching and guidance to supervision on routine performance related issues.
• Work with management to administer employee performance review process to ensure all reviews are completed on-time with accurate input.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 3-years of progressive experience in HR field required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field is preferred; PHR or SHRM certification, preferred.
• Experience with non-profit/public service organizations is highly desired.
• Thorough knowledge of Federal and California Labor Regulations
• Ability to understand and analyze complex situations and make sound decisions through critical thinking.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
• Flexible, team-oriented, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational skills: excellent attention to detail and follow through.
• Able to multitask and prioritize responsibilities.
• Minimum intermediate level experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

EOE