Human Resource Generalist

Description

PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION: The HR Generalist plays a pivotal role in managing various aspects of human resources to support organizational objectives and ensure compliance with policies and regulations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee the end-to-end recruitment process, from crafting job postings to selecting candidates, ensuring they align with the organization's needs and values, including managing seasonal hiring requirements.
• Facilitate seamless onboarding experiences for new hires and manage offboarding processes with professionalism and compliance.
• Identify training needs, develop training programs, and coordinate learning initiatives to enhance employee skills and performance.
• Inspire employees to actively engage with the Udemy or any other training platforms and motivate them to successfully complete the designated 16 hours of training KPI’s every year.
• Administer employee benefits programs, provide guidance on benefit options, and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Manage FMLA and leave-of-absence processes, maintain accurate records, and ensure compliance with applicable laws.
• Cultivate strong relationships with union employees and collaborate closely with the labor relations department on matters related to HR, ensuring compliance with labor laws and collective bargaining agreements.
• Support the implementation, upkeep, and integration of HRIS systems, inclusive of testing procedures and providing user assistance.
• Offer data and assistance for HR audits, ensuring data accuracy, completeness, and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Develop and implement employee engagement initiatives, such as team-building activities, recognition programs, and wellness initiatives, to foster a positive work environment.
• Coordinate company events and celebrations to promote camaraderie and reinforce organizational values.
• Collaborate closely with the Labor relations & Maintenance to support and promote employee safety initiatives and protocols.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in HR Generalist Role
• Strong understanding of HRIS systems, including maintenance, integration, and testing.
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations, particularly related to benefits, leave, and union relations.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and maintain accuracy in data management.
• HR certification (e.g., PHR, SHRM-CP) preferred.
• Computer Skills - To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software, Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.      

Overall, the HR Generalist role requires a versatile professional with comprehensive HR expertise and the ability to effectively manage diverse responsibilities to support the organization's human capital needs and objectives.

Job Type: Full-time Salaried

Work Location: Fully On-Site

Salary: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Analytical—the individual synthesizes complex or diverse information. 
• Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
• Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Sets goals and objectives. 
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.
• Problem-solving—the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully. 
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Oral communication—the individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive and negative situations, demonstrates group presentation skills and participates in meetings. 
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Quality management—the individual looks for ways to improve and promote quality and demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. 
• Judgment—the individual displays a willingness to make decisions, exhibits sound and accurate judgment and makes timely decisions. 
• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
• Planning/organizing—the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.
• Safety and security—the individual observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT:

This work is performed in a moderately noisy environment.

EEO Statement:

Penn Terminals, is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against or harass any applicant or employee on any grounds prohibited under any federal, state, or local law, including race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or membership in any other legally protected class. None of the questions in our application are intended to elicit information regarding any protected characteristics, nor imply any limitation; illegal preferences or discrimination based up non-job-related information or protected characteristics.