Human Resources - Associate HR Generalist

Clarks Americas - Hanover, PA

Full-time - Entry Level

Hanover, PA

Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers

About the position

The Associate HR Generalist role is designed to support business areas by assisting line managers in the delivery of people management processes. This position provides professional administrative services to employees, line managers, and the HR team, focusing on all transactional aspects of employee lifecycle events. The role also involves providing expert advice and guidance on HR policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with company policies and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Work flexibly across the HR department and provide cover and assistance for other HR team members as required.
• Provide knowledgeable and commercially balanced guidance and advice on HR policies and procedures to line managers.
• Establish key relationships with line managers and employees to ensure effective management of employee lifecycle events.
• Escalate situations and capability themes to the HR Business Partner as appropriate.
• Take instruction from HR Business Partners on administration to support specific ER cases, benefits, or leave issues.
• Provide administrative support for HR team in delivering organizational projects and activities.
• Ensure proper documentation is filed and track relevant HR metrics, running reports as required.
• Administer recruitment activities within the Logistics Center and maintain relationships with external vendors.
• Act as a brand ambassador when working with external providers.
• Serve as the custodian of record for the Unemployment process and work with outside vendors on cases.
• Keep a comprehensive database of all unemployment claims and charges.
• Act as the main resource and company representative to employees throughout their employment lifecycle.
• Provide direct one-on-one check-in meetings for employees upon 6 months and one year of hire.
• Administer programs in alignment with legal and business guidelines.

Requirements

• Some knowledge of federal, state, and local laws preferred.
• Ability to take initiative, follow through on deliverables, and meet objectives and deadlines.
• Team player and goal-oriented.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent communicator (verbal, written, non-verbal).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience in an office environment, preferably where confidentiality is paramount.