Human Resource Generalist

Waste Pro USA•Monroe, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The HR Generalist manages day-to-day HR operations, including the administration of policies, procedures, and programs for Waste Pro. The role provides staffing support and works with managers and employees to ensure understanding of policies, procedures, and benefits. It requires a high degree of organization, planning, task management, and accuracy. The position supports recruitment, onboarding, payroll, benefits, employee relations, compliance, records management, investigations, affirmative action planning, unemployment claims, training, and employee review scheduling. The work is normally performed in an office, but the role may require functioning in diverse operational settings such as facilities, equipment yards, landfills, recycling centers, transfer stations, and residential or commercial areas.

Requirements

Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communication, or a related field.
Two years of experience in Human Resources, payroll, or training.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage simple to complex situations and prioritize organizational needs.
Ability to think analytically and draw accurate conclusions using available resources.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations.
Basic knowledge of human resources principles, practices, and law.
Knowledge of employee benefits, staffing processes, and HRIS systems and reporting capabilities.
Ability to promote and foster diversity and inclusion.
Ability to use software including MS Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access.
Ability to adapt to change and operate rationally under dynamic pressure situations.
Ability to work as a team member and build effective relationships with management, peers, staff, and clients.
Ability to meet deadlines and set priorities while effectively distributing time and effort.
Ability to work autonomously while remaining team-oriented and collaborating cross-functionally in a matrix organization.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to climb in and out of equipment.
Ability to lift, carry, and push or pull at least 25 pounds without difficulty.

Nice To Haves

PHR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Partner with hiring managers to maintain appropriate staffing levels by posting requisitions, conducting outreach, sourcing resumes, and preparing offers.
Collect pre-employment screening results to assist with employment decisions and coordinate employee orientation.
Represent the company at trade schools, colleges and universities, professional organizations, and job fairs as needed.
Maintain electronic personnel files and ensure required forms and documents are completed and uploaded to the HRIS.
Ensure compliance with I-9 completion and retention, E-Verify, reasonable accommodations, and posted notices.
Answer employee and management questions about company policies, procedures, and programs.
Ensure accurate payroll completion.
Process employment actions, including onboarding, direct deposit, pay changes, promotions, demotions, transfers, and terminations.
Communicate and facilitate annual benefits open enrollment and answer routine benefits questions.
Conduct exit interviews.
Assist and guide managers through disciplinary actions and enter disciplinary data into the HRIS and bonus spreadsheets.
Track employee turnover and make recommendations to management based on findings and HR best practices.
Conduct internal investigations and assist with EEOC and Department of Labor investigations.
Partner with managers to address performance and employee-relations concerns promptly and tactfully, escalating them as needed.
Administer the Affirmative Action Planning process.
Coordinate company representation in unemployment compensation claims.
Assist the Human Resources Team with planning, communicating, and tracking company-wide special events.
Facilitate or participate in manager and supervisor training as needed.
Track and coordinate employee review schedules and ensure information is entered into the HRIS.
Attend and participate in assigned company-sponsored training courses.
Keep up to date on current technology used by Waste Pro, as appropriate to the job.
Perform additional duties assigned by the Supervisor.