HR Generalist - Morgantown, WV

M&S Consulting; Morgantown (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

M&S Consulting, based in Morgantown, WV, seeks an experienced HR Generalist to manage orientation, training, policies, compensation, and employee relations. You will support performance reviews, be involved in recruiting, and help ensure regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes teamwork, integrity, and proactive problem-solving in a fast-paced environment. On-site with potential hybrid options if commuting >40 miles.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of HR management or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience as an HR Generalist.
• Strong knowledge of HR policies and labor laws.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct new employee orientation.
• Identify and address training and development needs.
• Administer HR policies and procedures.
• Ensure compensation and benefits align with policy and law.
• Support performance reviews and manage performance systems.
• Handle employee complaints and disputes.
• Support recruiting processes and onboarding.

Skills

HR Generalist experience

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork / collaborative

Organization & multi-tasking

Policy & procedures knowledge

Integrity & coaching

Adaptability

Education

Degree in HR or related

BS/BA in Business Administration

Tools

HRIS (PeopleSoft)

Job description

HR Job Description:

M&S (which stands for Management and Solutions) was conceived in 2002 with the vision of creating highly effective teams of elite consultants to deliver strategic process and technology solutions to enterprise organizations across the US. Our commitment to delivery in complex environments and long-term customer success has merged process and technology into innovative solutions, established deep pockets of expertise, and enabled innovative transformation for evolving businesses.

We have intentionally cultivated steady growth focused on being approachable and helpful to our dearly valued clients and closely cared-for employees. M&S people simply "care hard", and this reflects in our work products, our interactions, and our culture.

Required Skills:

• 5 years of experience in human resources management, business administration or equivalent
• Proven experience as an HR Generalist
• Understanding of general human resources policies and procedures
• Good knowledge of employment/labor laws
• Outstanding knowledge of MS Office; HRIS systems (e.g. PeopleSoft) will be a plus
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Aptitude in problem-solving
• Desire to work as a team with a results driven approach
• Excellent organization skills, ability to manage multiple tasks at the same time while being responsive to both management and employees
• Timely responses, within a day, to both vendors and employees with issue resolution as quickly as possible (within a few days)
• Ability to share HR expertise to support the culture cultivated at company
• Additional HR training will be plus
• Excellent planning
• Problem analysis and problem solving
• Judgment skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Communication skills
• Presentation skills
• Integrity
• Coaching skills
• Persuasive ability
• Adaptability

Responsibilities:

• Plan and conduct new employee orientation.
• Identify and manage training and development needs for employees
• Administer HR policies and procedures
• Administer and ensure compensation and benefits are in line with company policies and legislation
• Support annual performance review. Implement and monitor performance management system
• Handle employee complaints, grievances and disputes
• Administer employee discipline processes, Facilitate Performance Improvement Plans
• Maintain the human resource information system and employee database (including certifications)
• Coordinate employee safety, welfare and wellness
• Maintain knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting HR functions
• Create onboarding plans and educating newly hired employees on HR policies, internal procedures and regulations
• Support internal messaging and marketing. Manage and track internal customer satisfaction
• Assisting with various regulatory reports
• Manage subcontractor reviews and files
• Conduct exit interviews, with benefits calculations and transitions
• Support active recruiting process
• Reply and timely resolve any employee issues, grievances, vendor inquiries, reporting requirements
• Track and report out to management bi-weekly on open issues and suggest resolutions based on expertise
• Work with all levels of the organization to support the HR tasks
• Support immigration processes and interactions with attorneys
• Manage bench reporting and biweekly review of team bench
• Review onboarding paperwork and suggest updates as laws and regulations change
• Manage junior HR generalist tasks

Education, Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree or diploma in human resources management, business administration or equivalent
• BS/BA in Business administration or relevant field
• Generalist human resources experience
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of HR management
• Knowledge of business principles
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations
• Knowledge of relevant software

This is an on-site role in our Morgantown, WV office. If you are commuting beyond 40 miles, you will be considered for a hybrid role of three days in the office, two remote.