Human Resources Generalist

Confidential Jobs; Kernersville (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

A leading HR consultancy in Kernersville, North Carolina is seeking an HR Generalist to manage employee lifecycle processes, ensure compliance with regulations, and support talent management initiatives. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of HR experience, including employee relations, excellent communication skills, and a strong understanding of employment law. This role involves collaboration with management and various departments to foster a harmonious workplace and drive HR best practices. The position offers health, dental, and vision benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Human Resources, including employee relations.
• Strong understanding of employment law and HR best practices.
• Ability to balance empathy with policy and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Handle employee lifecycle management tasks.
• Stay updated on federal, state, and local HR regulations.
• Support talent management and succession planning.
• Address employee inquiries and issues related to HR matters.
• Maintain accurate personnel records and ensure compliance.

Skills

Employee relations

Recruitment

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Understanding of employment law

Education

Associates Degree in HR or Business Administration

Job description

As an HR Generalist, you will play a vital role in supporting the businesses human resources functions. You’ll be responsible for managing various aspects of the employee lifecycle, ensuring compliance with regulations, and contributing to talent management initiatives. Additionally, you’ll collaborate closely with the management team to capture policies and drive consistent best practices across the organization.

Overview

You will be responsible for the HR needs of the supported business units and the implementation of best practices to support the achievement of corporate business objectives. You will get to dive into the heart of HR and assist with employee and labor relations, performance management, policy implementation, coaching and mentoring, and onboarding. Our HR Generalists are always out interacting with our employees, conducting feedback meetings, coaching supervisors, and facilitating company training.

The HR Generalist must be able to build relationships and establish credibility with employees from the wide range of departments comprising the corporate office. Must be able to recognize and effectively adapt to changes in practices, protocols, and preferences from department to department.

Assist with and/or conduct thorough investigations regarding routine employee relations matters, safety and performance issues, harassment, and other behavior that may be a violation of Company policy. Review results with supervisor and make recommendations on course of action. Approve relevant post-accident drug tests. Assist the supervisor with the corrective action and/or termination process, following all relevant SOP’s. Work with management to coach and discipline employees and resolve employee, team or business issues.

Conduct employee feedback meetings and participate in management updates. Assist with making changes that improve the working environment and overall employee relations. Maintain employee feedback documents.

Coach supervisors and employees regarding routine employee relations matters. Assist with communicating changes to employees that affect the business, and support supervisors with counseling and difficult discussions as necessary.

Assist in the development, administration and ongoing monitoring of Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs). Work with supervisors to ensure clear objectives, consistent approach and regular follow up. Ensure planning, monitoring and appraisal of employee work results.

Compile and maintain reports from the database. Assist in the evaluation of reports, decisions and results of department in relation to established goals.

Facilitate Company training as directed by HR Management and/or the business. Training may include but is not limited to: New Employee Orientation, Union Avoidance, Sevant Leadership, Harassment Training and other Company-required training. Ensure employees required to attend training sessions are present. Conduct additional training with new hires after start date to ensure understanding of company policies.

Job Responsibilities

Employee Lifecycle Management: Handle tasks related to employee onboarding, talent development, and offboarding while ensuring a smooth transition for employees throughout their employment journey.

Compliance and Best Practices: Stay informed about federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to HR. Recommend best practices and attend webinars to keep up-to-date with industry trends and new technologies. Collaborate with the HRIS team to implement and maintain compliant processes.

Talent Management and Succession Planning: Support talent review processes through preparing and consolidating material in partnership with each of the functional areas; ensuring recording of Talent Review in SuccessFactors. Assist in talent development efforts to align business needs with employee development.

Employee Support: Address employee inquiries and concerns related to HR matters. Escalate complex issues as needed to ensure timely resolution to the HR Director.

Record Keeping and Documentation: Maintain accurate personnel records using appropriate technologies. Ensure compliance with data privacy and security guidelines.

Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Liaise with other departments to coordinate HR-related activities. Foster effective communication and collaboration across the corporate office in partnership with the communications team.

Event Coordination and Materials Preparation: Schedule HR-related meetings, trainings, and events. Prepare materials and resources for these sessions.

HR Projects and Initiatives: Assist in talent development initiatives, including employee check-ins, exit interviews, and surveys. Contribute to ad hoc HR projects as needed to support organizational growth. Support the Corporate Office’s Summer Internship Program including recruiting, onboarding, event planning and offboarding.

HR Generalist Duties:

Recruitment and onboarding:

Post job openings, screen candidates, schedule interviews, and guide new hires through the entire onboarding process, including orientation and necessary paperwork.

Employee relations:

Act as a liaison between employees and management, address employee concerns, conduct investigations, and help foster a harmonious work atmosphere.

Compensation and benefits:

Manage employee benefits programs, such as health insurance and retirement plans, and process payroll and compensation programs.

Performance management:

Coordinate performance reviews, provide feedback, help with goal-setting, and support employee development through training initiatives.

Compliance and policy:

Enforce company policies and procedures, ensure compliance with all relevant labor laws and regulations, and advise management on HR-related issues.

HR administration:

Maintain employee data, update HR information systems, and assist with developing and implementing HR policies and procedures.

What Do You Need?

• 2+ years of Human Resources experience, including employee relations
• Associates Degree in HR, Business Administration or related field, or equivalent work experience
• Strong understanding of employment law and HR best practices.
• Proficiency in various HR functions, including recruitment, benefits, and employee relations.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to balance empathy with policy and maintain confidentiality.
• Knowledge in State and Federal employment laws, basic OSHA safety practices and procedures and employee relations principles

Benefits We Offer

• Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program