Human Resources & Training Generalist - CHELCO

Join Our Team as a Human Resources & Training Generalist at CHELCO

Are you a seasoned HR & Training professional ready to make a real impact? We are seeking a dynamic HR Generalist to join our team. In this role, you will leverage your expertise to manage a wide range of HR functions and training initiatives that support our mission and enhance our employee experience.

CHELCO is a respected, member-owned electric cooperative committed to providing exceptional service to our community. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and supportive environment that encourages personal and professional growth.

We invite you to apply for the Human Resources & Training Generalist position at CHELCO. Join us in shaping a brighter future for our employees and community!

This Position:

Performs human resources-related duties on a professional level and works closely with the Manager of Human Resources & Training and HR team in supporting assigned responsibilities. This position carries out either primary or alternate responsibilities in the following functional areas: recruitment/employment, benefits administration, payroll, employee relations, compliance training, records and office management, onboarding, policy implementation, affirmative action, employment law compliance, employee recognition, learning management systems (LMS) training, and wellness. This is an on-site position.

HR & Training Generalist Minimum Requirements:

This position requires candidates to have:

· High School diploma or equivalent and at least 7 years human resources or payroll experience; or Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a directly related field and at least 5 years human resources or payroll experience.

· Knowledge of employment law, compensation, recruitment, and training.

· Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

· Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders.

· HR certification is a plus. (Must be able to attain either a PHR/SPHR, SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP within 18 months of being selected for position.)

· Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), learning management systems (LMS) and e-learning tools.

· Experience in LMS administration and training is highly desirable.

· Must meet criteria to obtain access credentials for the U.S. government installations included in the Eglin AFB Utility Privatization contract.

· Must be available to perform duties for emergency response and storm restoration and be available for non-standard hours work.

Position Duties:

The HR & Training Generalist performs the following duties (not all-inclusive):

• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local HR laws and regulations
• Performs benefits administration to include claims resolution, change reporting, approving invoices for payment, and communicating benefit plan information to employees
• Ensure accuracy of payroll data and benefits administration
• Configures and maintains human resource information system and learning management system records. Includes, but not limited to, ensuring accurate data entry; compiling reports from the respective databases; and troubleshooting end-user issues
• Provide oversight of the learning management systems (LMS) including, course assignment process, which involves uploading new courses, editing existing courses, and assigning courses based on position, timing or certification requirements
• Coordinate employee onboarding and orientation programs
• Coordinates and/or designs and conducts most Cooperative safety and compliance training
• Conducts recruitment efforts for all exempt and nonexempt personnel, students, and temporary employees
• Explains human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, or regulations
• Processes weekly payroll

Why Should You Apply? This career will give you the opportunity to . . .

• Work for a progressive, community-focused company
• Work with a strong, goal-oriented, experienced team
• Contribute to the quality of life of our members, community, and employees
• Receive exceptional benefits and competitive pay

Our Cooperative:

Choctawhatchee Electric Cooperative, Inc. (CHELCO) is not like other utilities. We are a not-for-profit cooperative, meaning we are owned solely by our members. We are unlike investor-owned utilities because we do not have shareholders to answer to. We listen to our members and appreciate their feedback to continuously improve our business model and better serve them, now and always.

We are an electric distribution cooperative employing more than 175 people and serving more than 66,000 accounts in Walton, Okaloosa, Holmes, and Santa Rosa counties in the panhandle of Florida. The Cooperative owns and maintains over 4,500 miles of line, including those on Eglin Air Force Base, and we have six area offices, including our headquarters in DeFuniak Springs.

Our Benefits:

CHELCO proudly offers its employees medical, dental, vision, flexible savings or health savings accounts, NRECA pension plan, 401k with company match, life insurance, short-term disability, education/professional development, wellness, and safety program incentives, generous paid time off, volunteer time off, and ten paid holidays a year.

Apply Now!

Apply at http://www.chelco.com/careers. Applications will be accepted from 09/13/2024 through 9:00 a.m. on 09/30/2024. Resumes and cover letters are only accepted with a completed application. Questions? Call HR & Training at 850-307-1127. Applicants selected for an interview will be notified. Drug Free-EOE-M/F/Disability/Veteran.