HR Generalist - Morgantown, WV

M&S Consulting•Morgantown, WV

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The HR Generalist handles a broad range of human resources activities to support effective HR operations and the organization as a whole. The role includes employee orientation and onboarding, training and development, benefits and leave administration, HR policies and procedures, performance management, employee relations, recruiting support, records and reporting, and responding to employee and vendor inquiries. The HR Generalist maintains confidential, current employee records in the HR information system and supports compliance with applicable laws and regulations. This position is based at the company's Morgantown, West Virginia office. Employees commuting more than 40 miles may be considered for a hybrid arrangement of three days in the office and two days remote.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in human resources management, business administration, or an equivalent field.
Proven experience as an HR Generalist.
Degree or diploma in human resources management, business administration, or an equivalent field; a BS/BA in business administration or a relevant field is also listed.
Understanding of general HR policies and procedures and the principles and practices of HR management.
Good knowledge of employment and labor laws, relevant legislation, regulations, and business principles.
Outstanding knowledge of MS Office.
Excellent communication and people skills, including presentation and coaching skills.
Problem-solving, problem analysis, judgment, and critical-thinking skills.
Strong organization and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and respond to management and employees.
Ability to respond to vendors and employees within a day and resolve issues as quickly as possible, generally within a few days.
Integrity, adaptability, and persuasive ability.
Ability to work as part of a results-driven team and share HR expertise in support of the company culture.
Knowledge of relevant software.

Nice To Haves

Experience with HRIS systems such as PeopleSoft.
Additional HR training.

Responsibilities

Plan and conduct new employee orientation.
Identify and manage employee training and development needs.
Administer HR policies and procedures.
Administer compensation and benefits and ensure they comply with company policies and legislation.
Support the annual performance review and implement and monitor the performance management system.
Handle employee complaints, grievances, and disputes.
Administer employee discipline processes and facilitate Performance Improvement Plans.
Maintain the human resource information system and employee database, including certifications.
Coordinate employee safety, welfare, and wellness.
Maintain knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting HR functions.
Create onboarding plans and educate new hires on HR policies, internal procedures, and regulations.
Support internal messaging and marketing, and manage and track internal customer satisfaction.
Assist with regulatory reports.
Manage subcontractor reviews and files.
Conduct exit interviews and handle benefits calculations and transitions.
Support active recruiting.
Respond to and resolve employee issues, grievances, vendor inquiries, and reporting requirements in a timely manner.
Report open issues to management biweekly and suggest resolutions.
Work with all levels of the organization to support HR tasks.
Support immigration processes and interactions with attorneys.
Manage bench reporting and conduct a biweekly review of the team bench.
Review onboarding paperwork and suggest updates as laws and regulations change.
Manage junior HR generalist tasks.