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The HR Generalist is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the HR office and ensuring the effective implementation of services, policies, and programs.  Reports directly to and assists the HR Manager with the following functional areas: staffing, employee relations, benefits administration, compensation/payroll, health and welfare, organizational development/training, performance management and community relations.

• Staffing – Assists with recruitment of hourly and salaried exempt/non-exempt positions and related onboarding/orientation activities. Coordinates internal job postings and selection processes for hourly and/or salaried.  Assists with workforce scheduling, headcount, turnover and related processes and programs as needed.
• Employee Relations including coordination of employee functions, meetings, celebrations, recognition and service awards, exit interviews and other engagement related activities. Ensures fair and consistent treatment of employees in an open and flexible work environment. Handles sensitive employee investigations as needed.
• HR Programs Administration – Assists in performance review process, leave administration, health and welfare administration including benefits open enrollment and annual compensation/benefit surveys.
• Assists with the planning and administration of HR policies and procedures; maintains compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment. Assures compliance with Affirmative Action Program and monitors the progress toward EEO goals.
• Participates in developing department goals, objectives and systems to effect continual improvement in efficiency and services.
• Maintains Human Resource Information System (HRIS) records and files, including EV5 (database) and Kronos (time & attendance); provides administrative support to all HR functions. May be required to oversee and back-up hourly and or salary payroll processing activities.