Human Resources Generalist

The Evans Network of Companies • Schuylkill Haven, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Generalist supports a positive and engaging employee experience by managing employee recognition and engagement programs, coordinating new employee onboarding, and delivering employee communications. This role supports performance management, development planning, employee training, and serves as a resource for employee relations. The HR Generalist partners with leaders and employees to promote a high-performing, inclusive, and compliant workplace culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or similar field
• 3 years of experience in a Human Resources Generalist position, in the areas of employee engagement, employee relations, training, development, and performance management
• Advanced computer skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite with a strong emphasis in Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Solid foundational knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with people at different levels, including senior members of leadership
• The ability to develop trusting relationships with relevant stakeholders
• Proven ability to handle confidential information/situations
• Willingness and ability to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational, and prioritization skills
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement skills
• Customer-service orientation paired with strong interpersonal and oral/written communication skills
• Ability to effectively and tactfully communicate information and respond to questions from internal customers in a timely manner
• Self-motivated and ability to work well within a fast-paced, high volume HR team environment
• Understanding of need and ability to act with urgency and provide accurate information to customers
• Ability to be caring, compassionate, and patient with our employees
• Willingness and ability to travel by car and plane up to 10%

Nice To Haves

• SHRM-CP and/or PHR credential

Responsibilities

• Administer and coordinate employee recognition programs, including Years of Service milestones and the Shining Star recognition program.
• Lead and support the Spirit Squad, coordinating engagement activities and events at both the Schuylkill Haven PA locations and enterprise-wide.
• Coordinate and support the new employee onboarding experience, including scheduling and facilitating new hire orientation sessions.
• Prepare and distribute employee welcome packets.
• Serve as a point of contact and conduct check-in sessions with new employees during their initial employment period to promote a positive first impression and successful onboarding experience.
• Draft, post, and maintain employee company-wide communication, including company announcements, HR reminders, policy updates, and engagement initiatives.
• Manage and distribute Agent holiday schedules and notifications to applicable Agent groups, ensuring accurate communication of observed holidays.
• Support the administration of the annual performance review cycle and mid-cycle performance check-ins, including tracking completion, sending reminders, and providing guidance to managers and employees on process expectations.
• Assist in the performance calibration process by compiling performance data, coordinating calibration meetings, and preparing supporting documentation.
• Support succession planning initiatives by maintaining role and talent data, assisting with documentation, and coordinating updates as directed by HR leadership.
• Partner with managers and employees to support individual development planning, including tracking development goals and learning activities.
• Work in conjunction with the Employee Services Specialist to provide administrative and analytical support during the annual merit increase process, including data preparation, validation, and overall successful processing in the company’s HRIS.
• Coordinate training initiatives and learning opportunities, including scheduling sessions, tracking participation, and maintaining training records.
• Assist HR Manager with employee relations activities and investigations.
• Conduct exit interview sessions with all voluntarily separating employees; identify any suggestions for improvements and communicate with all appropriate parties, including the employee’s leadership team.
• Assist with preparing quarterly HR metrics data package.
• Assist with the administration of the employee engagement survey, including survey setup support, communication distribution, participation tracking, and compilation of results.
• Coordinate the planning and distribution of the annual employee swag gift, including vendor coordination, inventory tracking, and distribution logistics.
• Coordinate employee charitable giving initiatives and company-sponsored donation efforts.
• Serve as back-up for the recruitment function.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA)
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Company Paid Short Term Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Long Term Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Long-Term Care Insurance Program
• Supplemental Term Life Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions
• 401K with up to 4% Employer Safe Harbor Matching
• Paid Vacation
• 8 Paid Holidays
• 1 Floating Holiday
• Identity & Fraud Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Paid on a weekly basis!
• Employee referral bonus program ($500)
• The opportunity to work with good humans!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level