HR GENERALIST VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY

Compass Group•Richmond, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

SSC Services for Education is known for our expertise, commitment, and value; and we at SSC truly believe that our people are our greatest asset. By utilizing our associates’ knowledge and experience alongside SSC’s extensive training, providing supportive management, and offering unparalleled wage and benefit packages as well as career advancement opportunities, we have developed a workforce that differentiates us from our competitors. SSC Services for Education is a Nationwide Best in Class Facility Service Provider. As a member of Compass Group, North America, we want you to be as great as you can be. We empower our associates to direct their own future, keeping them confident that we support them every step of the way. As a result, our associates embody greatness through their actions, natural passion for quality, and a can-do attitude. The opportunity for greatness is real at SSC and throughout the Compass world. This position is eligible for an Employee Referral Bonus! If you know someone that is qualified for this role, please use the ‘job search’ in PeopleHub to refer your referral and email them a link to apply. Your referral will be able to apply by clicking the link in the email. You can check the status through your profile, accessible via Careers in PeopleHub, by clicking on ‘referral tracking.’ For Employee Referral guidelines, FAQs and the Compass Employee Referral Policy, email [email protected]. Working as the HR Manager, your primary focus will be to support the Human Resources function so that it meets both the needs of the business and of our associates. The HR manager will take the lead role in all of the following functional areas: associate relations, HR specific training, HR legal requirements and compliance, development and revision of HR policies and procedures, associate engagement survey action plan follow up, performance and merit increase monitoring, hiring non-exempt associates and managing data associated with bonus administration.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field required
Three plus years human resources generalist experience required
HR experience at a large, multi-unit organization required
Previous experience as part of a centralized HR environment, preferably in a corporate setting.
Intermediate Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills
Experience responding to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or members of the business community.
Strong presentation skills required.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred
PHR or SPHR designation strongly preferred
Management experience a plus
Advanced Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint skills preferred
Training certification a plus (i.e. Zenger-Miller, Stephen Covey, etc.)

Responsibilities

Ensures all Company HR related policies are applied consistently.
Objectively coaches associates and management through complex and difficult issues. Provides guidance to management on appropriate disciplinary action. Assists with on-site investigations.
Oversees MyOpportunity for hourly recruitment and onboarding.
Maintains and coordinates associate recognition programs.
Ensures compliance with all federal and state laws.
Regularly runs and/or reviews HR activity reports.
Supports internal customer survey and associate engagement survey interpretation/feedback process.
Attends department manager meetings to increase HR visibility, conducts classroom training, provides assistance and implements HR initiatives.
Reviews any request for pay increases or other status changes to ensure internal equity and consistency. Process status change forms.
Prepares, coordinates and presents HR related topics and other HR related training.
Acts as the diversity champion by leading assigned tasks and corporate diversity activities including diversity recruiting, retention and promotion goals.
Assists in the creation of Personal Development Plans, as appropriate, for associates.
Participates in the Annual Performance Appraisal process.