Human Resources Generalist

Travel Requirement: Up to 80% travel within assigned regions and business locations – may require evening or weekend travel based on business needs.

Primary Job Function:

• Process all new hires through the life cycle of onboarding.
• Ensure completion of all pre-employment and onboarding documentation, including employment eligibility verification, and required compliance paperwork.
• Review identifications and process E-Verify to determine eligibility to work in the U.S.
• Monitor onboarding progress and proactively address issues that may impact the employee experience.
• Coordinate with Safety to ensure each candidate completes the required pre-employment tasks including drug screen, physical and safety orientation.
• Assist with employee relations matters by responding to concerns and escalating issues as appropriate.
• Provide assistance to the Human Resources team in the application of HR policies and programs.
• Respond to general employee inquiries and escalate issues to the Sr. HR Manager when necessary.
• Maintain filing systems and execute proper record keeping practices in HRIS and the filing system to ensure the confidentiality of HR information.
• Assist or interface with other support functions and general office maintenance including answering telephones, data entry, tracking of information, ordering supplies, and receiving visitors.
• Perform administrative support duties, supporting managers and projects as requested.
• Support a positive culture within the organization.
• Complete a variety of projects when requested and perform other incidental and related duties commensurate with this type of position.
• Under direction from the Sr. Manager, Human Resources, provide guidance to supervisors and employees on problems originating from individual work situations or work environment.  Counsel management and employees on grievances and takes appropriate steps to resolve issues.
• Functions collaboratively as part of a fast-paced, customer-oriented team and is an active participant in developing team goals, objectives and processes.
• Develops and maintains positive and effective working relationships with managers and staff.
• Provides administrative support and assists in various audits, research projects and or/special projects.

Experience:

• Minimum of 2 years experience across multiple HR functions, with emphasis on onboarding and HR operations.
• Associate’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or relevant degree is desired
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, specifically Excel and SharePoint.
• Previous experience working in an office or professional environment preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, pipeline, or construction environments preferred.

Competencies:

• Ability to perform at a high-level using discretion and effective communication skills as it pertains to employee and manager situations.
• Knowledge of personnel concepts, labor laws, and reporting requirements.
• Convey a positive and professional image to employees.
• Respect for confidentiality concerning employee information and company records.
• Displays tactful, mature and professional demeanor with well-developed interpersonal skills including the ability to work with diverse personnel.
• Exercise sound judgment, work well under pressure, take the initiative, and be flexible and cooperative. 
• Displays superior written and oral communication skills and employs effective listening skills.
• Accuracy, timeliness, tact, problem-solving skills, and ability to work effectively with both employees and managers. 
• Proven time management and follow-through skills with the ability to work on multiple tasks with tight deadlines.
• Analyzes problems and makes sounds decisions in a timely manner based on objectives, risks, implications and cost.
• Utilizes exceptional multi-tasking and organizational skills with excellent attention to detail and emphasis on quality.
• Strong technical and analytical skills.

Physical Demands:

• Regularly required to sit, talk and hear.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Other Criteria:

• Valid driver’s license, clear Motor Vehicle Record, and ability to travel
• Complies with Strike’s policies and procedures.
• Complies with Strike’s Drug & Alcohol Policy maintaining favorable drug testing results throughout employment.
• Performs job safely with respect to others, property and individual safety.
• Works effectively with others to encourage teamwork and productivity.
• Authorized to work in the United States.