Human Resources Generalist

Rollings Funeral Service; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) & 401(k) matching

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible spending account

Paid time off

Job summary

A growing funeral service company is seeking a Mid-Senior level HR Generalist to manage onboarding, conduct investigations, and administer HR programs. Candidates must have at least three years of HR experience, strong communication skills, and be proficient with Microsoft Office. This role is primarily remote with necessary travel to company locations. The compensation ranges from $65,000 to $70,000 per year, with a comprehensive benefits package including insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ experience as an HR Generalist.
• Experience with onboarding and offboarding employees.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive issues.

Responsibilities

• Conduct background checks and employee eligibility verification.
• Perform HR tasks in staffing, employee relations, and compensation.
• Maintain HRIS personnel records and compile reports.

Skills

Excellent written communication

Strong analytical skills

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Microsoft Excel skills

Tools

iSolved payroll program

Job description

Overview

Great opportunity to join our growing team and be a part of a business that helps people during one of the most difficult times of their lives. We are a funeral home consolidator that owns and operates approximately 100 funeral homes across the United States. We have 850 employees, and currently have a human resources department of 4. We’ve made many improvements in the past few years (updated employee manual, performance management system, electronic onboarding, etc.) but still have so many more opportunities to improve.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ experience as a HR Generalist, preferably with a firm with locations in multiple states.
• Experience with onboarding and offboarding employees.
• Experience conducting workplace investigations and handling employee complaints.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills with emphasis on diplomacy in dealing with sensitive employee issues and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, and a willingness to look beneath the surface while completing tasks.
• Minimum of one year experience with processing payroll, preferably with a firm with locations/companies in multiple states.

This position will be primarily remote, but there will be travel to the locations required at times. Central, Mountain, or Eastern time zones preferred. Must not live in California.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Conducts or acquires background checks and employee eligibility verification.
• Performs professional level human resources work in areas such as staffing, employee relations, compensation, training, employment, labor relations, safety, affirmative action, and employment equity programs.
• Conducts workplace investigations.
• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; and training and development.
• Handles employment‑related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
• May attend and participate in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommends best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Ensures all new hire benefit enrollments and employee benefit changes are completed in a timely manner.
• Creates all separation documents for terminating employees and ensures all separation transactions are performed timely.
• Maintains HRIS personnel records and compiles reports from the system as needed.
• Serves as backup to the payroll specialist.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills / Abilities

• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills with emphasis on diplomacy in dealing with sensitive employee issues and the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Exemplary organization, communication, project and prioritization skills.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment‑related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems.
• Experienced in conducting workplace investigations.
• Must travel to company locations when needed.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of iSolved payroll program a plus.
• At least three (3) years’ experience as an HR Generalist.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds at times.
• Must be able to travel to locations as needed.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Rollings Funeral Service is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Background Check

Rollings Funeral Service does require a background check prior to starting employment.

Job Type

Full‑time

Compensation

$65,000.00 – $70,000.00 per year

Benefits

• 401(k) & 401(k) matching
• Dental, vision and medical insurance offered
• Voluntary insurances offered – additional life insurance, STD, LTD, accident, hospital, pet insurance, whole life with long‑term care
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account or health savings account
• Employer‑paid life insurance policy
• Paid time off

Schedule

• Monday to Friday
• Work location: Remote

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Human Resources

Industries

Consumer Services