Senior Human Resources Generalist

East-West Center•Honolulu, HI

28d•Onsite

About The Position

The East-West Center is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Human Resources Generalist (Sr. HR Generalist) to join their team. This role provides full cycle HR support by managing and executing the successful delivery of day-to-day activities across HR functional areas and initiatives. The position carries out responsibilities in employee relations, talent management, policy implementation, benefits administration, safety, affirmative action, and employment law compliance. The ideal candidate will collaborate with leaders, managers, and staff across the organization on HR matters while stewarding the East-West Center’s culture and values.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development or a related field or equivalent of seven (7) years of professional-level relevant experience.
A minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible human resource management experience in generalist, talent acquisition or recruitment, employee and labor relations, or training and development.
Working knowledge of HR compensation, organizational analysis and development, talent management, staffing, employee relations, benefits.
Strong knowledge of local and federal employment law (including FMLA, ADA, WC, EEO etc.).
Conflict management and de-escalation skills and experience advising managers through complex employee issues and solving workforce challenges.
Experience in the successful management of employee relations activities.
Exceptional listening skills.
Outstanding interpersonal and influencing skills; demonstrated ability to develop relationships and influence at multiple levels within the organization.
Project management experience and experience driving programs independently.
Analytical and data management experience.
Demonstrated proficiency in MS office with the willingness to deepen skills in analytical tools and the ability to learn and adapt to new HRIS technology.
Ability to diagnose problems and identify and drive appropriate solutions.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment; must be able to effectively manage both ambiguity and aggressive timelines for projects.
Ability to adjust to multiple demands and shifting priorities, accepting responsibility for results of actions.
Ability to multi-task with limited resources and manage multiple competing priorities.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
Knowledge and application of group facilitation techniques.
Strong consultative, problem-solving, critical/analytical thinking abilities.

Nice To Haves

SHRM-CP or PHR certification.
Experience with ADP Workforce Now® or BambooHR.
Basic knowledge and some experience in organizational design principles including diversity, equity, and inclusion, and/or training and development.

Responsibilities

Provides thought partnership in the areas of discipline, adverse actions, grievances, performance management and recognition, employee counseling, and related functions.
Leads employee relations investigations by gathering background information, probing, and analyzing to identify causes of misconduct and/or poor performance; makes recommendations on appropriate courses of action.
Provides guidance to managers on grievance, performance management, and other specialized and sensitive issues, offering resolution options that align with organization culture, policies, and appropriate laws.
Ensures that issues are handled fairly, consistently, and judiciously.
Supports the Human Resources Director with the development of recruiting and retention plans, including career development, succession planning, retention, training, and leadership development.
Advises managers on recruitment strategies, sources, and special programs that emphasize affirmative action to attract highly qualified candidates.
Assists managers with job analysis, writing and developing vacancy announcements, determining qualification requirements, and screening applications.
Reviews position descriptions for accuracy, recommending proper title, series, and grade.
Provides employees advice and assistance with their position descriptions.
Advises screening committees and hiring officials to facilitate the hiring process.
Advises and assists supervisors in the recruitment of student assistants.
Coordinates and/or makes offers of employment.
Advises on EEO and Affirmative Action matters; responsible for maintaining and training an adequate number of EEO representatives.
Implements and arranges training workshops or seminars for employees.
Assists managers/supervisors in developing individual training plans for employees.
Conducts new employee orientations, explaining benefit options, center-wide personnel procedures, policies, and practices.
Provides assistance to staff in areas related to their employment at the Center.
Reviews workers’ compensation claims involving occupational injuries to ensure proper reporting.
Investigates employees’ occupational injuries and non-employee accidents for liability purposes.
Determines causative factors for injuries/accidents and takes action to eliminate, control, or correct them.
Coordinates occupational injury and illness recordkeeping system.
Provides safety consultation services, interpretations, and technical direction concerning occupational safety standards.
Assists with coordinating safety and health inspections of operations, facilities, and areas.
Accompanies compliance officers and workers’ compensation insurance representatives during compliance and accident investigation visits.
Works in conjunction with the Human Resources Director to develop programs that encourage employee health, safety, and self-care.
Assists in program aspects of benefits administration such as developing policies, preparing reports and studies.
Administers the travel insurance for staff traveling outside the U.S., reviews and renews policies, and provides educational information to staff.
Keeps abreast of new and amended laws, developments, and innovations in human resources practices.
Develops and implements policies and procedures and interprets and applies concepts and standards promulgated under various laws applicable to human resources functions.
Supports a variety of HR initiatives and projects across multiple HR disciplines.
Performs other duties as assigned.