Associate Human Resources Specialist

Sentry Insurance Agency • Stevens Point, WI

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join our dynamic HR team to drive associate engagement, directly influencing associate relations and providing vital support to Sentry leaders and associates. As an Associate Human Resources Specialist, you will provide assistance to the associate relations team by answering associate inquiries, preparing documentation, conducting exit interviews, and researching employment law and company policies. You will support the resolution of associate relations issues including basic consulting and coaching, identifying tools and resources, risk mitigation, problem-solving, and independent decision making. With guidance from senior team members, you will provide advice and counsel to associates and management in exploring alternatives for resolution of work-related concerns. You will provide initial guidance on assigned associate dependability and performance cases and escalate complex issues for resolution. You will also assist the Talent Acquisition team with various recruiting functions and conduct recruitment cycles for assigned positions. Additionally, you will assist and evaluate metrics that are currently tracked or will be needed in the future, and assist in the development and distribution of reports used within the department. You will also assist multiple HR and Corporate departments providing support for associate events such as new associate orientation, on-site health screenings, philanthropic events (United Way), and benefits open house sessions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• Ability and interest in developing HR Generalist skills to include; compensation, employee development, benefits and organization development.
• Possess a fundamental knowledge of the major HR disciplines and can demonstrate the ability to provide HR support to their business partners.
• Basic understanding of fair employment practices and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to the associate relations team by answering associate inquiries, preparing documentation, conducting exit interviews, and researching employment law and company policies.
• Support the resolution of associate relations issues including basic consulting and coaching, identifying tools and resources, risk mitigation, problem-solving, and independent decision making.
• Provide advice and counsel to associates and management in exploring alternatives for resolution of work-related concerns.
• Provide initial guidance on assigned associate dependability and performance cases and escalate complex issues for resolution.
• Assist the Talent Acquisition team with various recruiting functions and conduct recruitment cycle for assigned positions.
• Assist and evaluate metrics that are currently tracked or will be needed in the future.
• Assist in the development and distribution of reports used within the department.
• Assist multiple HR and Corporate departments providing support for associate events such as new associate orientation, on-site health screenings, philanthropic events (United Way), and benefits open house sessions.

Benefits

• Flexibility through a scheduled Hybrid work model.
• In-office workspace and materials for your home office.
• Laptop provided prior to start.
• Equipment for your home office.
• Meal Subsidy available for associates who report to an office.
• 401(K) plan with a dollar for dollar match on your first eight percent, plus immediate vesting.
• Sentry University (SentryU) for education and career development.
• Tuition Reimbursement program.
• Generous Paid-Time Off plan.
• Volunteer-Time off.
• Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance.
• Parental leave.
• Health and Wellness benefits.
• Well-being and Employee Assistance programs.
• Sentry Foundation gift matching program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree