HR Generalist I
About The Position
The HR Generalist I serves as an administrator for critical human resources functions and workforce management, including recruiting, employee and labor relations, health and safety, compensation, benefits, training, diversity, employee engagement, leave and attendance tracking, payroll, and employee records. The role facilitates and communicates organizational policies and programs, supports business lines in delivering required HR services, and ensures compliance with labor laws and regulations. The position may also assist with evaluating, selecting, and overseeing vendors that provide supplemental HR processes and services. The position is based in an office setting and requires sitting for extended periods. It is located at LifeSkills Corporate in Bowling Green, Kentucky, is full-time, and is listed as a first-shift position with travel of up to 25%.
Requirements
- 1–3 years of experience required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Proficiency with, or the ability to quickly learn, the organization's HRIS system.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
- Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.
- Must be willing to live the company's core values: integrity, teamwork, trust/respect, care/compassion, and ownership/accountability.
Nice To Haves
- Associate or bachelor's degree in Human Resources or a related field preferred.
- SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Assist with facilitating new-hire orientation, including processing new-hire packets, completing I-9s, preparing employee badges and folders, completing E-Verify, handling pre-employment requirements and background adjudication, scheduling interviews, and posting jobs when needed.
- Facilitate employee-relations investigations to ensure compliance with employment laws and company policies.
- Process internal employee change requests in the HRIS, monitor and respond to company HR inboxes, and provide staff with regular updates on HR changes and information.
- Attend and participate in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
- Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, recommend best practices, and review policies and practices for compliance.
- Maintain accurate and confidential personnel files.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
