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Essential Functions of the Human Resources Generalist

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Development of the Human Resources Department

  • Assists with the developent and administration of programs, procedures, and guidelines to help align the workforce with the strategic goals of the company.

  • Participates in developing department goals, objectives, and systems.

  • Participates in administrative staff meetings and attends other meetings and seminars.

  • Assists to establish departmental measurements that support the accomplishment of the company's strategic goals.

  • Assists with the monitoring of an annual budget.

Human Resource Information Systems

  • Manages the development and maintenance of the Human Resources sections of both the Internet, particularly recruiting, culture, and company information; and Intranet sites.

  • Maintains employee-related data bases. Prepares and analyzes reports that are necessary to carry out the functions of the department and company. Prepares periodic reports for management, as necessary or requested.

  • Fully utilizes Human Resources software to the company's advantage.

Training and Development

  • Assists with the implementation of the performance management system that includes performance development plans (PDPs) and employee development programs.

  • Assists with the establishment of an in-house employee training system that addresses company training needs including training needs assessment, new employee orientation or onboarding, management development, production cross-training, the measurement of training impact, and training transfer.

  • Assists managers with the selection and contracting of external training programs and consultants.

  • Provides necessary education and materials to managers and employees including workshops, manuals, employee handbooks, and standardized reports.

  • Assists with the development of and monitors the spending of the corporate training budget.

  • Maintains employee training records.

Employment

  • Manages the recruitment process for exempt and nonexempt employees and interns using the standard recruiting and hiring practices and procedures necessary to recruit and hire a superior workforce.

  • Conducts the recruiting planning meetings when needed staff is identified.

  • Reviews resumes for all candidates and interview nonexempt, and exempt when assigned, candidates for employment.

  • Serves on employee selection committees or meetings.

Employee Relations

  • Assists with the development of Human Resources policies for the company with regard to employee relations.

  • Partners with management to communicate Human Resources policies, procedures, programs and laws.

  • Recommends employee relations practices necessary to establish a positive employer-employee relationship and promote a high level of employee morale and motivation.

  • Participates in the conduct of investigations when employee complaints or concerns are brought forth.

  • Advises managers and supervisors about the steps in the progressive discipline system of the company. Counsels managers on employment issues.

  • Assists with the implementation of company safety and health programs. Tracks and posts OSHA-required data and files reports.

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