Human Resources Generalist

Summit Fire & Security; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Fire & Security seeks a Human Resources Generalist to maintain and enhance HR programs including wage administration, training, employee relations, and compliance such as EEO and affirmative action.

The role requires staying current on labor laws, advising leadership, maintaining HRIS data, supporting onboarding, and coordinating employee events while safeguarding confidential information and assisting risk management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business or related field required.
• SHRM SCP/CP or HRCI PHR/SPHR or equivalent preferred.
• 3-5 years HR Generalist experience required.

Responsibilities

• Keep updated on local, state, and federal labor laws and ensure compliance.
• Advise management and employees on legal and policy concerns.
• Maintain and improve company policies, procedures, and HR processes.
• Maintain HRIS records and generate reports.
• Support onboarding, employment agreements, and data entry in HRIS.
• Protect confidentiality of HR information and assist with risk management.

Skills

HR Generalist experience

English communication

MS Office proficiency

HRIS experience

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business or similar

SHRM SCP/CP or HRCI PHR/SPHR or similar (preferred)

Tools

HRIS software

Microsoft Office

Job description

**Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, with staggered hours designed to provide coverage during 11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. Pacific Time.**

JOB SUMMARY:

The purpose of the Human Resources Generalist position is to maintain and enhance the organization's Human Resources through functional practice by planning, implementing, and evaluating human resource and company policies, programs, and practices; wage and salary administration; training; employee relations; and compliance: EEO, affirmative action, etc.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Keep apprised and updated on local, state, and national rules, rules and regulations surrounding labor laws and acceptable HR practices. Ensures compliance with all federal, state and local laws concerning human resources (i.e., Federal and State Minimum Wage Laws, Affliative Action, Immigration Reform Control Act,
• Equal Employment Opportunity Act etc.).
• Advise management and employees on legal concerns on a pre-emptive and reactive basis.
• Maintain, enforce, and recommend improvements for company policies, procedures, and processes.
• Maintains human resource information system (HRIS) records in company elected system and compiles reports from the database.
• Participate, as requested, in onboarding experience not limited to assignment and review of pre-employment items, preparation of employment agreements, assignment and successful completion of the HR onboarding items, correct entry of employee data in the appropriate HRIS system(s).
• Maintain employee confidence and protects operations by keeping human resources information confidential and following organizational standards.
• Aid managers with progressive discipline approach to include training, witnessing and proper documenting of events.
• Submit employee data reports by assembling, preparing, and analyzing data; reports are not limited to turn over, employee census and EEO data.
• In conjunction with risk management staff, administers policies and procedures for a safe work place. Works with risk management staff in developing region-specific programs. Ensures all accidents and injuries are reported to the appropriate parties.
• Assists in conducting employee relations investigations as required. Attends all necessary hearings as a representative for the company.
• Maintain employee information by entering and updating employment and status change data.
• Assist with the due diligence and acquisition preparation, as requested.
• Provide onsite support, as assigned, for Human Resources projects and acquisitional needs, as assigned.
• Sort and distribute HR mail accordingly.
• Coordinate employee events as the need arises.
• Other duties may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The qualifications listed below are representative of the elements required to perform the job successfully, however in some cases, an equivalent combination of Education, Training, Certifications and Experience may meet the job qualifications.

Education, Training, Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business or similar; required.
• Nationally accredited certificate in Human Resources, preferred; examples: SHRM SCP or CP, HRCI PHR or SPHR, or similar.

Experience, Knowledge, Skill Requirements:

• 3-5 years' Human Resource Generalist experience required. Must be able to work alone and as part of a team. Basic math skills, customer service experience, problem solving skills, decision making skills, ability to multitask, conflict resolution experience, and the ability to plan and organize is required.

Communication Skills:

• Must have the ability to effectively read, write and communicate in English with employees and customers.

Systems and Software Skills:

• Ability to operate a computer and advanced Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) experience required. HRIS experience required.

Other Qualifications:

• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record required.
• Must be able to comply with SFS's Drug and Alcohol policy and Background screening requirements, which may also include customer specific requirements based on contractual agreement
• Frequent travel required, up to 30%.

PHYSICAL & WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform Essential Job Duties.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit for long periods. Employee will occasionally be required to bend, kneel, balance, lift <20lb, walk, stand, ascend/descend stairs, drive, twist, and reach above and below shoulders.

Work Environment:

Employee will consistently be required to work indoors in an office setting, work alone and with others. Office setting are mild to moderate temperatures.

We are fully committed to equal opportunities for employment to all individuals regardless of race, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability, familial status, and any other classification protected under the law. We are an Equal Opportunity, Affiniative Action employer.
While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position, management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.