Human Resources Generalist

The New Orleans Tribune; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The New Orleans Tribune is seeking an HR Coordinator in New Orleans to assist management in handling human resources issues and support employees with transfer requests. Duties include monitoring hiring processes, conducting background checks, and maintaining HR records.

The ideal candidate must have at least 1 year of related work experience and a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent. Strong communication skills and attention to detail are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of related work experience is required.
• No supervisory experience is needed.
• High level of proficiency in communication and documentation is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist management with HR issues and employee support.
• Coordinate applicant screenings and maintain HR records.
• Generate HR data reports and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

Assist and support management and the leadership team with handling and resolving Human Resources issues. Assist employees with internal and external transfer requests and procedures. Monitor and assist managers/supervisors with hiring processes and issues. Coordinate and conduct applicant drug screens, reference checks, background checks, motor vehicle checks, and social security number verification. Maintain applicant flow, drug screen, orientation and transfer request logs. Create and maintain new hire and personnel files and enter them into Human Resources Information Systems. Assist with orientation of new employees. Monitor all hiring and recruitment processes for compliance with all local, state, and federal laws and company policies and standards. Ensure accurate maintenance of all employee records and files (e.g., interview documents, I-9’s). Support processing and maintenance of payroll records in accordance with policies and procedures, as necessary. Inform Human Resources management of issues related to employee relations within the division or property. Create and maintain filing systems. Generate Human Resources data reports as necessary. Answer phone calls and record messages. Create and type office correspondence using computer. Serve as Human Resources subject matter expert and participate on project teams. Train new hires on Human Resources processes, programs, policies, information systems, etc.

Follow all company policies and procedures; ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information. Speak with others using clear and professional language; prepare and review written documents accurately and completely; answer telephones using appropriate etiquette. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; support team to reach common goals; listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 10 pounds without assistance. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.

Related Work Experience: At least 1 year of related work experience.

Supervisory Experience: No supervisory experience.

License or Certification: None

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