Job Purpose and reporting structure:   Within the HR Generalist role, you will need to perform HR activities in functions such as recruitment, pre-screening, initial interviewing, on boarding and employee benefits.  In addition, you will be responsible for providing assistance and follow-up on company policies, procedures, and documentation

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following; others may be assigned:

• Interview job applicants; review application/resume; evaluate applicant skills and make recommendations regarding applicant's qualifications
• Develop and maintain relationships with employment agencies, universities and other recruitment sources
• Administer and explain benefits to employees
• Maintain employee files and records and assure completeness of files
• Serve as a liaison between employees and insurance carriers
• Design and conduct new employee orientations
• Provide advice, assistance and follow-up on company policies, procedures, and documentation

Qualification requirements:

• Business Acumen - Ability to grasp and understand business concepts and issues
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards
• Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals
• Judgment - Ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task
• Persistence - Ability to complete tasks or continue in a course of action in spite of opposition or discouragement
• Strategic Thinking - Ability to develop strategy to achieve organizational goals and ability to adapt strategy to changing conditions.
• Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems
• Relationship Building - Ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co-workers

Education/Experience:  Four-year degree in Human Resources or related field and a minimum of 2 years experience in HR processes and practices.