HR Generalist I

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Description

Sequoia Financial Group is a growing Registered Investment Advisor (RIA), headquartered in Northeast Ohio, offering financial planning and wealth management services. At Sequoia, we exist with a singular purpose: to enrich lives. Knowing our purpose enlightens everything we choose to do. Our values are the filter through which we pass every decision and opportunity presented to us. Our values define how we behave and guide us through the pursuit of our purpose, enriching lives. At Sequoia, our core values are:

* Teamwork. We work selflessly to enrich the lives of our clients and our community.
* Passion. We relentlessly pursue our full potential.
* Integrity. We act in the best interest of others.

The HR Generalist will have responsibility for a wide range of HR tasks, like organizing trainings, administering employee benefits and leaves and developing HR policies. The HR Generalist will use the Human Resources Information Systems to ensure all employee records are up-to-date and confidential and also serve as the main point of contact for questions from team members on HR-related topics. The HR Generalist is a member of the Organizational Development team and will work with all members of the department to support individual work efforts.

Responsibilities

* Assist in the administration of compensation, benefits and wellness programs and performance management processes.
* Coordinate new hire onboarding, maintain recruiting/onboarding procedures and develop and maintain job descriptions.
* Assist in the recruiting process to screen candidates, coordinate interviews and communicate with applicants.
* Analyze and modify compensation and benefit programs to establish competitive programs and ensure compliance with legal requirements.
* Coordinate HR related training for managers - Benefits, FMLA and other programs as applicable.
* Provide current and prospective employees with information about policies, job duties and employee benefits.
* Assist in advising department managers in personnel matters and serve as a link between management and employees by handling questions and helping resolve work-related problems with direction from the HR Business Partner or Head of Organizational Development.
* Lead special projects in HR at the direction of the department head and/or represent HR on firm-wide initiatives
* Communicate to team members and managers information on human resources programs.
* Manage ongoing updates to the Employee Handbook to remain current with all policies and state guidelines.
* Develop and maintain relationships with other departmental heads to coordinate activities with human resources.
* Maintain employee records to ensure compliance standards are met.
* Prepare reports and/or presentations for management as needed.
* Process employee changes within HRIS system, including personal information, status changes, promotions, and terminations.
* Assist with the processing of HR paperwork by ensuring completion and approval of documents, data entry into HRIS systems, and electronic filing.
* Utilize HRIS and related systems to access and report on employee data.
* Complete employment verifications.
* Labor Law and other compliance related posting maintenance/Gather and disburse government labor statistics, new employment regulations, and labor laws

Requirements

Required Skills/Experience

* Bachelor's degree or equivalent
* Minimum 2 years HR experience
* Understanding of general human resources policies and procedures
* Good knowledge of employment/labor laws
* Knowledge of principles and procedures for recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits and human resources information systems.
* Proficient with Powerpoint, Excel and cloud based collaboration systems.

Preferred Skills/Experience

* Industry related experience
* Compensation plan administration experience
* Additional HR training or certifications

Competencies

* Aptitude in problem-solving
* Desire to work as a team with a results driven approach
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Excellent interpersonal and relationship building skills.
* Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
* Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
* Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the organization's structure, positions, qualifications, compensation practices, and the administrative practices related to those factors.
* Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

Knowledge/Experience

* Human Resources - Knowledge of principles and procedures for recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits and human resources information systems.
* Psychology - Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation.
* Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, performance and coordination of people and resources.
* Law and Government - Knowledge of employment laws and government regulations related to FLSA, performance management, recruitment and separations.

Skills

* Active Learning - Understands the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
* Active Listening - Gives full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asks questions as appropriate.
* Critical Thinking - Uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
* Project Management - Ability to set goals, develop action plans, coordinate the work across a team to achieve desired business objectives.
* Communication - Talks to others to convey information effectively and communicates effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
* Problem Solving - Identifies problems and reviews related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
* Technology - Ability to learn and mange new systems and processes to create automation of tasks and create efficiencies for the organization.