HR Generalist

WAC; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

WAC in Oklahoma City seeks a Human Resources Generalist to support Leave of Absence, Unemployment, New Hire Onboarding, and related HR activities.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, strong problem-solving abilities, and the ability to interpret policies and instructions. PHR or SPHR are preferred qualifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; three related experience and/or training may substitute.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with concrete variables with limited standardization.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• PHR or SPHR preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer and interpret Leave of Absence programs (FMLA, ADA, Military, Medical, Personal).
• Coordinate return-to-work processes.
• Oversee Parental Leave and time off for employees.
• Handle unemployment claims and appeals; prepare, respond to state agencies, and represent the company in hearings as needed.
• Plan and conduct new employee orientations.
• Provide guidance on policies, procedures, and programs.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

3 related experience and/or training

Job description

The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for administering Human Resource functions, including Leave of Absence, Unemployment, New Hire Onboarding, and others to support all phases of human resources activity by performing the following duties.

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Administer and interpret Leave of Absence programs to include FMLA, ADA, Military, Medical and Personal Leave.
• Evaluate and coordinate return to work processes.
• Manage and oversee Parental Leave Process and time off for employees.
• Manage unemployment claims and appeals by investigating claims, collecting documentation, responding to state agencies, coordinating hearing preparation, and representing the company in unemployment hearings as needed.
• Plan and conduct new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward company goals.
• Respond and provide guidance on inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs.
• Council employees on benefits programs such as life, health, dental and disability insurances, pension plans, vacation, sick leave, leave of absence, and employee assistance.
• Partner with HR management to evaluate and improve processes to enhance internal customer experience.
• Lead or contribute to functional HR initiatives and special projects.
• Other duties may be assigned.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or three related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• PHR or SPHR preferred.

WHY WORK WITH US?

• We like to take care of business and have fun doing it!
• We offer health, dental, vision, life, and more as a comprehensive benefits package.
• Don’t you want to work with awesome people?

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Required travel up to 20%.

This position is considered a safety sensitive position.

The Job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

EEO/AA

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