HR Generalist

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Job description

Are you an up-and-coming HR professional who has a solid foundation in HR, a diverse range of interests, and a desire to be exposed to the full scope of HR functions (i.e., Employee Relations, HRIS, Talent Acquisition, New Hire Orientation, Leave Management) in a dynamic, fast-paced environment? Are you ready and willing to roll up your sleeves and help make a big impact while gaining valuable HR experience?

We are seeking a candidate that is customer-focused, self-motivated and possesses an innate ability to establish strong working relationships at all levels within the organization. The successful candidate must have a high level of learning agility (quickly learn, apply, then master), strong project management, superb excel and data management skill sets, customer service driven, problem solving, and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities and Duties

* Support hiring managers in recruitment efforts including posting jobs and creating offer letters
* Manage the HR Onboarding process for all new hires, conducting New Hire Orientation, coordinating payroll paperwork, and ensuring compliance with employee eligibility verifications
* Oversee and manage employee termination process, to include conducting exit interviews
* Serve as the primary point of contact for employee relations issues, assist the HR Director in conducting investigations, and maintain associated documentation
* Maintain department and employee files, job descriptions, to ensure accuracy and up to date, in accordance with applicable laws and company policies
* Manage company-specific HR data and workforce planning reports with HR Director (i.e., headcount, terminations, turnover, new hires/requisitions, retention, ad hoc reports, HRIS audit reports, etc.)
* Assist with disability processes for Short Term/Long Term Disability and FMLA while ensuring adherence to ADA and HIPAA
* Participate in corporate HR project teams/programs and other cross-functional initiatives
* Support HR Director on administration of employee engagement surveys and action planning
* Assist HR and department leaders in various objectives to drive an inclusive and diverse culture
* Other duties as assigned

Required Skills and Experience

* Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
* Master's degree and/or PHR/SPHR/SHRM Certification a plus
* Minimum 2+ years' experience in any of the following: employee relations/investigations, performance management, leave management, onboarding/offboarding process, policies and procedures and legal compliance
* Experience with HR technology, including HRIS such as Oracle HCM a plus
* Highly technical aptitude in Microsoft Office with advanced skills in Excel
* Ability to make independent decisions and recommendations to effectively resolve issues that is consistent with employment law and regulations as well as company standard and policies.
* Ability to perform confidential research related to HR issues, compile and evaluate data for recommendations
* Exceptional oral and written skills
* Exceptional organizational skills with strong adherence to meeting deadlines
* Ability to objectively analyze current practices, identify process improvement opportunities and successfully influence and implement appropriate changes
* Customer service and team oriented
* Ability to work in a fast pace and ambiguous environment
* As part of its continued efforts to maintain a safe workplace for employees, Hearst Newspapers requires that all employees who receive a written offer of employment on or after Sept 13, 2021 be fully vaccinated (as defined by the CDC) against the coronavirus by the first day of employment as a condition of employment, to the extent permitted by applicable law. Hearst Newspapers will consider requests for reasonable accommodations due to medical, including pregnancy or a pregnancy-related condition, and/or religious reasons on an individual basis in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

HCMG is committed to growing and retaining a more diverse workforce that better reflects the communities we serve. We strongly encourage all people of working age, who are traditionally underrepresented in media to apply, including women, people of color, applicants with disabilities, those from the LGBTQ+ community and veterans.

Hearst is an EEO employer and performs pre-employment background checks.