Human Resources Generalist

RELIABILITYFIRST CORPORATION•Seven Hills, OH

32d•Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Generalist role is responsible for the employee journey from beginning to end. This role is the primary administrator for all Human Resources (HR), benefits, leave of absence, HRIS, and employee engagement tools. They function as a liaison between employees and leadership and help develop and cultivate positive employee/HR relationships. This role reports to the HR Manager and works closely with the SVP of Operations and Risk and other business leaders. The Human Resource Generalist works independently and takes on leadership roles when necessary. They bring skills in planning, executing, and administering HR systems. They exhibit the highest level of confidentiality in dealing with employee issues and work towards prioritizing a positive company culture.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in HR, Business, or related field with six years of related experience OR No degree with at least 10 years of related experience/education resulting in demonstrated ability to perform the major duties required
Six or more years’ experience in HR with specific experience in benefits administration, payroll, and finance processes, recruiting and corporate training
Strong knowledge of the laws, regulations, and guidelines concerning personnel administration in the State of Ohio
Proficient with HRIS systems (preferably Paycom), Microsoft Office 365, Cloud Services, etc.

Nice To Haves

PHR (Professional in Human Resources), SPHR (Senior Professional in Human Resources), SHRM-SCP (Society for Human Resources Management – Senior Certified Professional), SHRM-CP (Society for Human Resources Management – Certified Professional) certification desired
Experience with the electric utility industry, especially with NERC/FERC (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission) and auditing standards
Knowledge of laws concerning HR from multiple states

Responsibilities

Oversee HRIS (Human Resource Information System) which includes employee data changes, benefits, unemployment compensation, and system troubleshooting and maintenance
Administer and provide maintenance to health and welfare plans. Benefits programs include health insurance, life insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, long-term disability insurance, salary continuance, FSA (Flexible Spending Account) plan, tuition reimbursement, vacation, leave, and sick time benefits, wellness program, etc.
Manage annual open enrollment for benefit programs and provide pertinent documentation to insurer and/or employees as required by law and/or ReliabilityFirst
Process monthly bills from HR vendors including insurance providers and ensure accuracy of information; resolve discrepancies with carriers, payroll, and the company
Administer and manage all aspects of employee leave programs, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, workers’ compensation, military leave, and other federal, state, and company-approved leaves of absence
Provide HR support and guidance to managers and employees on employee relations matters, policies, programs, procedures, and workplace issues
Monitor unemployment claims and workers’ compensation claims and coordinate necessary paperwork and appeals; provide public information (i.e., verification of employment, wages, etc.) in accordance with current laws, regulations, and guidelines governing such matters
Manage the full cycle recruitment and onboarding process, including enhancing the interviewee experience, welcoming new hires, coordinating training on companywide systems, policies, and procedures, improving employee retention, and executing offboarding processes as needed
Administer the background screening program for new hires and existing staff ensuring compliance with NERC (North American Electric Reliability Corporation) standards and Federal laws
Develop and maintain Careers pages for both ReliabilityFirst’s public site as well as other recruiting tools
Assist in administering employee engagement and performance appraisal systems, evaluating their effectiveness annually, and recommending improvements; ensuring annual and mid-year appraisals are completed by all staff by due date
Collaborate with business leaders to coordinate department-specific training and develop tailored training programs for individual roles
Develop HR metrics that can be used to drive employee programs, engagement, and training and provide ad hoc reporting as needed on HR functions
Administer program initiatives such as recognition, mentor, and engagement programs
Assist with the development, review, and implementation of HR policies and procedures
Create and administer employee survey tools to collect employee feedback and create reports on key findings and employee trends
Support the implementation of new HR tools and systems, projects, and goals
Maintain confidentiality of all company and personnel information in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and company policies
Participate in and/or provide requested information for the annual budgeting process, year-end financial audit, BWC (Bureau of Workers’ Compensation) audits, Income Tax filings, etc.