Human Resource Generalist

Covenant Logistics•Chattanooga, TN

About The Position

The Human Resource Generalist performs a crucial role in the management of day-to-day HR Duties at a professional level for multiple business units. The HR Generalist performs tasks in some or all of the following functional areas: Day one New Hire on-boarding, performance management, employee relations, benefit administration, training and development and compliance with employment laws. The HR Generalist will work closely with leaders to drive performance and foster a positive workplace culture.

Requirements

Ability to provide innovative HR Solutions with process improvement.
Strong internal and external customer service skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent organizational skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a team environment.
General knowledge of employment law and practices
Ability to work in a complex and changing work environment.
Demonstrated ability to identify and solve problems.
Ability to research and analyze data
Bachelor’s degree in business/HR Management or equivalent work experience required.
Minimum of 1-2 years of Human Resource Specialist experience required.

Nice To Haves

Previous HR Generalist experience preferred.
Professional Human Resource (PHR), Senior Professional Human Resource (SPHR), SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) credential preferred.
Experience with multi-state environment preferred; Logistics/Trucking Industry experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide support and guidance to team members and management on HR policies, procedures, and employee relations issues.
Assist in the development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures.
Manages leave of absence administration and collaborate closely with third party vendor to manage FMLA/LOA requests and Short-Term Disability claims.
Conduct effective, non-biased and thorough investigations by partnering with HR Manager. Ensures all investigations receive prompt resolution.
Assists with I9 and E-Verify Management to include day one processing, audits, and communication with those responsible for the onboarding process.
Provide assistance with Benefits Administration.
Plan and execute team member engagement activities and programs.
Manage unemployment claims: providing a timely response to claims filed and management of unemployment hearings.
Assists in evaluation of reports, decisions, and results of department in relation to established goals. Recommends innovative approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed.
Works with the HR Management team to help monitor and maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
Work with other HR team members to assist both drivers and non-drivers on a timely basis.
Answer emails and phone calls in a timely manner to ensure timely resolution.
Maintain accurate and up to date team member records.
⁠Provide recommendations for innovative approaches, policies and procedures to ensure continual improvement in efficiency of the department and services performed.