HR Generalist

HP•Rio Rancho, NM

About The Position

This role independently assesses intricate matters related to HR policies and facilitates operational and strategic plans for HR programs. It contributes to HR program implementation, develops strategies to address employee development needs, and guides managers on complex performance matters. The role ensures compliance, coaches managers on policies, and provides HR leadership with analysis through well-prepared reports. The position works with business leaders to deliver HR policies and programs in business and local regulatory contexts. It interprets corporate initiatives for local needs, contributes to multiple programs and regional priority project teams, and evaluates employee training against individual and business needs. It also assesses HR management programs and processes—including classification, staffing and recruitment, pay and leave administration, record keeping, and HR systems—to identify improvements aligned with business objectives. The role develops strategies for resolving complex performance and misconduct issues, implements compliant HR processes, and guides preparation and analysis of reports such as headcount and turnover metrics. The job description notes that duties and responsibilities may change and that additional functions may be assigned by management.

Requirements

Four-year or graduate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related discipline, or commensurate work experience or demonstrated competence.
7–10 years of work experience, preferably in an HR functional area, HR generalist work, HR consulting, employee relations, or a related field.
Knowledge and skills in auditing, business strategies, change management, data analysis, employee engagement, employee onboarding, employee relations, human capital, human resource management, HRIS, labor law, labor relations, marketing, performance management, process improvement, project management, SAP applications, talent acquisition, talent management, and Workday software.
Cross-organizational skills in effective communication, results orientation, learning agility, digital fluency, and customer centricity.
Ability to work on complex problems requiring in-depth evaluation of multiple factors.

Nice To Haves

Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification.
Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification.
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) certification.

Responsibilities

Analyze complex and occasionally highly complex matters for an HR function or business, applying business understanding to achieve objectives.
Consult with business leaders to deliver complex HR policies and programs within business and local environments.
Interpret corporate initiatives to address business needs and local regulatory requirements when delivering HR programs.
Contribute to implementation of multiple programs at once and manage regional priority project teams.
Develop programs that align employee development needs with business objectives and evaluate training effectiveness.
Create and implement information for staff and managers about policies and procedures, recruiting, training, benefits, and compensation.
Assess HR management programs and processes—including classification, staffing and recruitment, pay and leave administration, record keeping, and HR management systems—and implement strategic process improvements.
Implement HR processes and procedures that comply with employment laws, regulations, and company policies.
Develop strategies and coach managers to resolve complex performance and misconduct issues.
Guide the preparation of HR reports, including headcount and turnover metrics, and provide analysis and insights to HR leadership.