Human Resources Generalist - Empress EMS

Job Title:                Human Resources Generalist

Department:         Human Resources

Reports To:           Director of Human Resources

Classification:     Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position reports to the Director of Human Resources. This position manages all aspects of an employee's life cycle, from hiring to exit, and acts as a liaison between employees and management. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Represent and provide human resources support for the company and the department, both internally and externally, as required.
• Prepares, maintains, and updates all employee information records, personnel files, and appropriate databases as required, and ensures employee status and headcount accuracy.
• Answer routine inquiries, both internal and external, on subjects such as employment verifications, job openings or benefits, human resource related pay issues, and policy questions.
• Consistent tracking of all employees on Leave of Absence, including, but not limited to, Military, FMLA, and tracking all benefits and employee-paid premiums for the duration of the leave, making sure all physical capability forms and physical agility tests are complete before employee returning to work.
• Assists employees with disability insurance claim requirements for non-work-related injuries or illnesses, tracking all benefits and employee-paid premiums for the duration of the disability, making sure all physical capability forms and physical agility tests are complete before the employee returns to work.
• Oversees the employee light duty program and assists with light duty staffing assignments and schedules.
• Conducts the Human Resources section of the new hire orientation.
• Processes Onboarding and Offboarding in system
• Perform other such duties as may be required.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Experience

• Minimum of 4 years of Human Resources or administrative experience with knowledge of human resources functions and laws.
• EMS experience preferred

Education and Certification:

• Associate degree or 2 years of documented college education required
• HR Certification preferred (PHR/SHPR)

Competencies:

• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated and organized.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Computer knowledge including Excel, Access, and Microsoft Word.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Office setting environment
• Light physical effort (lift/carry up to 10 lbs.)
• Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodations