Human Resources Generalist

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Job description

Job Functions, Duties, Responsibilities and Position Qualifications:

Essential Functions:

• Partner with the northeast and central HR team on divisional and companywide initiatives including Engagement and Retention, Policy Alignment and Benefits
• Consult with Managers and Supervisors providing HR guidance when appropriate
• Recommend process/customer service improvements, innovative solutions, policy changes and/or variations to established policy
• Participate in recruitment process, including posting jobs, interviewing, making offers and onboarding/orientation of new hires
• Serve as a key liaison with third parties and other stakeholders
• Use project management skills in managing projects
• Maintain and support a variety of reports to provide HR metrics
• Utilize HR metrics to make business recommendations and decisions
• Manage and resolve complex employee relations issues. Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations
• Maintain in depth knowledge of legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance
• Provide day-to-day performance management guidance to line management (coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions)
• Provide HR policy guidance and interpretation
• Develop training programs and participate in the evaluation and monitoring training programs
• Perform benefits administration to include claims resolution, change reporting, approving invoices for payment, and communicating benefit information to employees
• Handle employee relations counseling, outplacement counseling, and exit interviewing
• Develop trainer development programs and coach others involved in training efforts, providing effective growth and development opportunities
• Plan, organize and facilitate employee events
• Exemplify the desired culture and philosophies of the organization

Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in Human Resources or Business Administration
• Minimum six (6) years of Human Resources experience including Employee Relations, Training, Recruitment, and Compensation/Benefits
• Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or SHRM certification, preferred
• Ability to work independently and make sound judgment calls
• Pleasant customer service orientation and professional demeanor
• Demonstrated experience using effective interpersonal skills, listening, diplomacy, and tact to build strong professional relationships
• Advanced MS Office skills to include Word, Excel, and Outlook. Experience with Workday, a plus
• May require periodic travel within the Northeast (Rhode Island, New York and Virginia)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Work Shift:

Company:
East Side Clinical Laboratory, Inc.

Sonic Healthcare USA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.