HR Generalist - Human Resource Dimensions
Atlanta, GA
About the Job
Human Resource Dimensions has been engaged to place an HR Generalist for a client located in Dunwoody, GA. This position assists the Human Resources Department in the performance of a variety of Human Resources functions. Work involves administering daily activities of the Human Resources Department, including but not limited to Human Resources Information System (HRIS) management, leave administration, benefits administration, workers’ compensation, recruiting, compensation administration, wellness program administration, and related Human Resources functions. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Human Resources Director. This is a hybrid role.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assists with recruiting, including posting jobs, processing applications, responding to candidate phone calls and emails, scheduling interviews, and conducting background checks
- Manages complete New Hire Orientation process, including adding new hires in HRIS and managing benefits enrollments
- Assists in administering employee benefits programs, including assisting employees with forms, researching information, answering questions, resolving problems, updating benefits data in HRIS, and assisting in all facets of annual Open Enrollment
- Serves as the initial point of contact for workers’ compensation, prepares and processes workers’ compensation claims, and manages ongoing claims administration
- Assists with administration of FMLA, military leave, and short-term disability
- Assists with managing COVID protocols, including policy administration and recordkeeping, while ensuring compliance with medical privacy laws
- Assists with conducting annual salary surveys and participating in surveys from other organizations
- Coordinates the Drug-Free Workplace program
- Chairs the Wellness Committee, coordinates wellness events and manages wellness communications
- Serves as secondary system administrator of HRIS and processes employee data changes
- Maintains Human Resources records
- Coordinates employee events, meetings, training, and special events
- Performs a variety of administrative support functions, including scanning, filing, updating records, assisting applicants and employees, answering phones, and greeting visitors
- Performs other duties as requested, directed, or assigned
- Regular attendance and punctuality are essential requirements of the job
ASSOCIATED DUTIES:
- May be required to attend meetings outside normal business hours
- Processes confidential information as required
- Attends seminars and workshops related to the Human Resources Generalist’s duties and responsibilities
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university
- Four (4) years of HR generalist experience required. Municipal experience preferred.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be acceptable
NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of current federal and state employment laws and ability to interpret such laws
- Knowledge of HR principles and practices
- Knowledge of Paycom preferred
- Knowledge of business English and math
- Knowledge of modern office practices, equipment, methods, and procedures
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with elected officials, co-workers, employees, the general public, business and community leaders
- Skill in managing competing priorities on multiple projects and meeting deadlines
- Skill in the operation of standard office equipment, including computers, copiers, scanners, fax machines and telephones
- Ability to apply HR principles and practices to the maintenance and analysis of human resources records
- Ability to think critically, exercise judgment, and analyze data for the purpose of independent, effective decision-making
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing
- Ability to understand and carry out complex verbal and written instructions
- Ability to deal tactfully, diplomatically, and courteously with employees and the general public
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
- Ability to research and analyze detailed information, records, and statistical data
- Ability to use a personal computer and computer software applications in a Microsoft Windows environment
- Ability to prepare clear, concise, and accurate documents
- Ability to manage stressful situations
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Source : Human Resource Dimensions
