Summary of Job Purpose:

The Human Resource Generalist will work within the HR Department to provide first point of contact and guidance for HR inquiries, responding in line with policies and procedures, as well as performing associated Human Resources activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
* Assist in various HR activities such as employee onboarding, new hire orientation, employee engagement activities & recognition programs
- Organize, create, and maintain personnel and training records for HR
- Processes bi-weekly payroll
* Assist with data entry
* Update HR SharePoint site
* Assigns, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory HR training
* Assist with routine tasks related to human resource programs including but not limited to recruitment, benefits, leave, payroll, compliance, performance and talent management
* Assists with employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and managers.
* Performs other duties as assigned

Required Competencies:

1. Education/Experience:
* Associates degree and/or four years related experience
* Bachelor's degree preferred
* Intermediate – Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
* Strong communication skills
* Ability to organize and prioritize tasks
- Must have strong customer service skills
- Be approachable, trustworthy, and maintain high level of confidentiality

2. Knowledge, skills, and abilities
- Detail Oriented – the ability to be thorough and accurate when accomplishing task
* Positive Interactions - Must have excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication and demonstrate the ability to work in a collaborative team environment
* Analytical Problem Solver – the ability to collect and analyze information and use that information to resolve problems
* Adaptability – Must have the ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced work environment
* Confidentiality – the ability to collect, analyze, and process sensitive information in a private, secure manner

3. Leadership skills / Management skills / Personal skills
* Change agent
- Communication skills
- Customer oriented
* Integrity