HR Generalist

Special Devices, Inc.•Mesa, AZ

89d•Onsite

About The Position

The HR Generalist plays a key role in supporting day-to-day Human Resources operations, employee programs, internal policies, and regulatory compliance. This position partners with employees, supervisors, and managers to provide effective HR support, promote a positive and inclusive workplace culture, and contribute to an engaged and productive workforce. The HR Generalist reports to the HR Manager and supports a broad range of HR initiatives and programs across the organization.

Requirements

Associate degree required
3–5 years of progressive Human Resources experience, ideally in a Generalist role supporting multiple HR functions.
Strong working knowledge of federal and state employment laws and HR compliance (e.g., FMLA, ADA, EEOC, FLSA, HIPAA).
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); experience with HRIS systems.
Ability to work independently and handle confidential information with discretion.
Strong organizational and time-management skills in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to demonstrate a strong understanding of federal regulations related to Human Resources applications.
Ability to work effectively with all levels of employees and management in a team-oriented environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Applications (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) with an emphasis on spreadsheet preparation; proficiency in writing detailed reports; and excellent communication, motivational and organizational skills.
Ability to understand all policies, procedures, instructions, rules, and regulations (including all safety training and safety information) associated with this position which are written in English.
Ability to appropriately respond to these and, where needed, provide reports, presentations, information, and communications in English.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid and defensible conclusions.
Must be able to read, comprehend and interpret policies, labor laws and federal regulations.
Must be able to understand and apply DSSA, Inc. documentation including SOP, MI, PS, PMP, MSP, etc.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
Experience in a manufacturing or highly regulated industry (e.g., aerospace, defense, chemical, or explosive materials) is a plus.
Professional HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP, or equivalent) preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Assures that company employment, safety, employee relations, employee, and equal opportunity policies and practices comply with the applicable provisions of federal and state labor laws, including the maintenance of necessary files, etc (Title VII/EEOC, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, ADEA, EPA, ERISA, HIPAA etc.)
Provides guidance and counsel to managers, supervisors and employees on a variety of issues to include employee relations, conflict resolution, interpersonal communications, effective group interaction, etc.
Evaluates general employee relations and work-related issues and meets with supervisors and managers to determine the appropriate course of action for issue resolution.
Trains managers, supervisors and employees on HR program changes and procedures.
Assists in keeping employees informed of all changes in employee policies, counsels’ employees on employee policies and employment related issues.
Ensures all records, logs and files are maintained to meet regulatory requirements and corporate policies.
Prepares employee separation notices and related documentation, conducts and or facilitates the administration of exit interviews to determine reasons for separations.
Plans and coordinates new employee orientation to foster positive attitude toward company goals.
As instructed, prepares offer letters for exempt, non-exempt, temporary, and tenders offers to candidates.
Answers employee questions regarding the hiring, transfer, interviewing, and the job application process, and processes all employee change-of-status forms.
Facilitates recruiting activities including recruiting, hiring, sourcing, job descriptions, and internal job postings. Processes all internal and external applications, resumes, and transfer requests, and assists applicants and department heads with internal job placement. Conducts pre-employment, reference and necessary background checks.
Monitors employee Headcount, Turnover Reports, and Requisition Reports, compiles data, prepares and distributes reports as requested.
Contacts and establishes professional relationships with various recruiting companies.
Provides coordination and planning assistance for employee/management meetings, company events, and other employee events.
Acts as support in maintaining Benefit related programs, answers benefit related questions, and processes paperwork. Assist in administering all company leave of absences (LOA’s) according to company policies, state, and federal laws. (I.e., FMLA, COBRA, HIPAA, MLOA, Personal Leave, WC, Military, Jury, Bereavement, etc)
Coordinates and facilitates new hire orientation, benefit enrollment, and Open Enrollment Training.
Coordinates special functions set up by the Human Resources Department.
Performs additional duties as assigned.