Human Resource Generalist

Job Description

Job description

iStaffing is hiring a Human Resources Generalist for a client in the city of Fontana & Jurupa Valley.

Note: This is a temp to hire position.

Job Summary: An HR Generalist, is part of the human resources department and is involved in several aspects related to hiring, training, and support. Their duties include overseeing the onboarding process of new employees, training company employees about corporate policies and procedures, and providing support to the corporate workforce.

An HR Generalist represents the human resources department of a company. This individual is involved in different aspects of the HR department, including the orientation and onboarding of new hires, training employees about the company vision, mission, policies, and procedures, and providing support to all the employees of that company.

In addition, an HR Generalist is expected to be well-versed in the laws and regulations related to the hiring and firing of employees since this is essential for a representative of the human resources department. This knowledge helps ensure the company follows the legal rules of employment.

• Partners with management for leave of absences, accommodations, disability requests to ensure compliance with company policy as well as state and federal regulations (FMLA, PDL, CFRA, ADA, USERRA, Covid-19)
• Provides support to ensures Worker’s Compensation Claims Management program is administered in an effective and compliant manner in partnership with Safety team, including, accident/injury reporting, prevention program and procedures
• Conducts investigations on employee relations issues, including discrimination, sexual harassment and other work-related issues; recommends appropriate resolution of complaints, monitors results, writes summary reports and partners with the management team for corrective action plans and disciplinary process
• Provides support to management on employee’s performance management, promotions, reorganizations and other employee programs
• Provides support to management with defining new roles, updating job descriptions, and ensuring roles are competitive with business and market strategy
• Maintains confidentiality with sensitive information, documents, e-mails and in handling employee relations issues, inquiries, complaints, leaves of absences, accommodations
• Provides full-cycle HR support to management and employees from on-boarding to off-boarding.
• Provides advice, interpretation on company policies and procedures, and coordinates the resolution of specific policy-related and procedural issues and inquiries
• Oversees the off-boarding process by ensuring termination packets are prepared accordingly, coordinating final pay for payroll processes, conducting exit and termination meeting, notifying appropriate personnel of updates
• Assists with requests for employee records, subpoenas, law enforcement meeting sensitive deadlines
• Implements and supports management and employee training for development needs, annual mandatory training, and corrective mandatory training
  
  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Required:

• Bilingual (English and Spanish) required
• An approachable and charismatic personality with the ability to connect with employees and build strong relationships across all levels of the organization
• Passion for innovative HR solutions and process improvements
• Ability to be sensitive to other’s needs/feelings with empathy and the ability to take an objective position when gathering facts regarding sensitive matters
• Knowledge of federal and state laws regarding all human resource areas including benefits, employment, wage and hour regulations, ADA, EEO, NLRB, leaves of absence (FMLA/CFRA/PDL/USERRA)
• Ability to research and interpret employment laws and regulatory changes, participating in continuous HR training
• Workers’ Compensation experience and knowledge preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to conduct presentations, facilitate meetings and provide training
• Ability to maintain confidentiality as required
• Possess excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to accept criticism, and to deal with high stress situations calmly and effectively
• Ability to work independently including the ability to research and resolve issues with minimal supervision
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlines
• Ability to locally travel up to 25%
  
  

Equipment Knowledge:

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience with Outlook, Teams portal
• Experience with HRIS, preferably Paycom
  
  

Experience Requirements: Generally requires a minimum of 5+ years’ experience in progressively responsible human resource roles in a fast-paced environment. Experience working in a HR Corporate environment, logistics and warehouse work environment preferred.

Education Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, HR Management, Organizational Management or related field preferred, or a combination of education and equivalent work experience. Professional Certification (PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP) a plus

Judgment/Reasoning Ability: Able to identify, troubleshoot and resolve problems quickly using sound judgment, poise and diplomacy. Ability to use judgment and reasoning skills, and determine when to escalate issues, as required, in a timely manner.

Company Description

Must be able to commute to job site.

Must be able to commute to job site.