HR Generalist - Memphis

Company: Volunteers of America - Mid-States
Location: Memphis
Posted on: June 13, 2021

Job Description:

FUNCTION:

The HR Generalist is responsible for playing a key role in the success of the organization by offering guidance on HR compliance, reporting and analytics, and HR best practices while facilitating a positive relationship between staff and Sr. Management. The HR Generalist conducts HR inquiries, consultations and transactions on topics such as onboarding and orientation support, employee relations issues, complaints and policy interpretation, and end employment support. The HR Generalist performs a wide variety of both complex and routine compliance services for Human Resources.

QUALIFICATIONS:

This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Business or equivalent experience and five years experience in Human Resources including strong organizational interpersonal and communication skills. SHRM-CP, HRCI-PHR or HR Generalist Certification preferred. Must have experience with onboarding, employee relations, HR analytics, policy interpretation and working with HRIS systems. Ability to communicate clearly to a diverse workforce is essential.

PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES :

• Communicate with supervisory employees advising them of performance appraisals guidelines: monitor and follow-up the performance appraisals to ensure timelines are met.
• Completes reference checks for new hires as needed.
• Assists with recruitment and interview process.
• Tracks status of candidates in HRIS system
• Assists new employees in completing new hire paperwork and onboarding in ADP.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency in providing Human Resources services.
• Manages workload through effective time management. Sets expectations around deliverables.
• Coordinates Director of Programs to answer questions d provides assistance.
• Supports the HR Department in implementing programs to help improve the employee experience.
• Assist the Chief People Officer in identifying and implementing process improvements with strategic impact to increase team efficiency.
• Collaborates with Commitment Committee to create a strategic vision for Employee Engagement activities to enhance retention and work satisfaction for Memphis staff.
• Manages and resolves employee relations issues. Conducts thorough and objective investigations.
• Works closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
• Assists the Chief People Officer in the development and implementation of Human Resources programs and projects.
• Performs HR audits to ensure that human resource files and records in Memphis are maintained in accordance with legal requirements and Company policies and procedures.
• Maintains HRIS systems and ensures data accuracy at all times and audits consistently.
• Create reports as requested by Chief People Officer or leadership.
• Expert and provider to employees on use of HRIS systems.

ESSENTIAL LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

The Human Resources Generalist must integrate the following leadership competencies into their job performance:

• Communication-Connects with peers, subordinates and customers; actively listens; clearly and effectively shares information; demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills; seeks input from others; adapts communication to diverse audiences.
• Teamwork-Cooperates and collaborates with colleagues as appropriate; works in partnership with others; cultivates, builds and maintains good relationships with peers, subordinates and customers; delivers on commitments to team/organization
• Problem solving/decision making- Anticipates and identifies problems; involves others in seeking solutions; conducts appropriate research; searches for best solutions, proactively looks for potential issues and resolves them before they can impact the organization. Makes clear, consistent, decisions;
• Customer Service-Values the importance of delivering high quality service to internal and external clients; understands the client's need and responds promptly; follows through on customer commitments in a timely manner.
• HR Expertise- General knowledge of HR policies and practices and compliance requirements,
• organizational results - Able and willing to work well in a diverse environment and support for VOA's mission and core values
• Leadership- develops trust and credibility; demonstrates positive, honest and ethical behavior and lives organizational values.

EFFECT ON END RESULTS:

• High initiative, integrity, strong work ethic, and analytical skills with the Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Excellent time management, organizational skills with the ability to work in a fast paced environment with consistent and thorough completion of all job duties.
• Assists in developing a high-performance culture, ensures an inclusive workplace
• Provides. high quality, clear and courteous customer service to internal and external customers
• Responds to inquiries about HR matters and processes, and refers to relevant VOS policies and information resources as needed
• Assists Human Resources in keeping the agency in compliance with all relevant legislative, EEO, AAP, ADA, FML and COA-related standards.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to effectively communicate in all internal and external relationships for all essential job functions.
• Above average skills in reading, writing and speaking English.
• Ability to lift approximately (25 - 40) pounds unassisted using appropriate lifting techniques and/or devices.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to sit or stand for long periods of time, as well as stoop, bend, kneel, and crouch.

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