Human Resources Generalist

Purpose

The Human Resources Generalist advises management and employees on human resources issues and manages all human resources functions. This store leadership position oversees recruitment and hiring practices, payroll and benefits administration, helps to create effective systems and policies, and enforces Co-op expectations. 

Prerequisites

Minimum three years Human Resources experience. Must be knowledgeable of job requirements for all department staff. 

Essential Responsibilities and Functions

General Duties & Responsibilities:  

• Exhibits excellent service for customers and staff at all times.  

• Works with the General Manager and Department Managers to identify problems and recommend solutions pertaining to personnel.  

• Is available to address staff concerns and to liaise between staff and General Manager when appropriate.  

• Prepares and maintains personnel policy manuals with assistance from management. Recommends and implements changes. Distributes to staff and tracks acknowledgement.  

• Oversees time keeping and HRIS software.  

• Creates reports as needed for department managers.  

• Processes payroll for all staff according to procedures.  

• Keeps all employee information including contact information, benefits, wage changes, emergency contacts, checklists, training, etc. up to date in Paylocity software.  

• Coordinates the organization’s recruitment and selection process, works with Managers to screen and interview candidates; conducts reference checks; extends job offers.

• Conducts new employee orientation, supervisor, safety, and theft prevention training.

• Administers and manages all benefit enrollments and changes.  

• Coordinates annual open enrollment. 

• Conducts exit interviews and completes all exit paperwork.  

• Provides support to managers to ensure timely, consistent, and fair performance evaluations.  

• Completes reports as required for benefits, wages, workers compensation, COBRA, etc.  Develops and revises job descriptions and performance evaluation forms with assistance of management.  

• Updates and maintains Safety manuals with assistance of management.  

• Coordinates safety training and oversees maintenance of safety stations and first aid kits. Familiar with OSHA/MIOSHA regulations.

• Stays up to date on, and ensures compliance with, all relevant labor laws.  

• Oversees professional development opportunities.  

• Has the ability to attend professional development and events, some travel required.

• Performs other tasks as assigned by the General Manager. 

Management Team Responsibilities:  

• Attends and participates in management team meetings and exchanges information between the General Manager, Operations Manager, and the management team to department staff.  

• Represents the team as one voice and honors decisions after they are made.  

• Attends storewide meetings as needed.  

• Demonstrates a willingness and ability to cooperate and communicate with co-workers, and/or outside contacts in a timely and appropriate manner.  

• Adheres to the Leadership Team Agreement.  

• Assists in other departments, if needed.  

• Contributes to the Currant and Circumspice newsletters when requested. 

Performs other duties as assigned by the General Manager.