HR Generalist II

Job Summary:
The HR Generalist II provides HR knowledge, skill, and service. Works with individuals at all levels of the company to provide guidance for solutions for managers and employees. Provides HR guidance/partnership in one or more of the following areas: staffing, compensation, benefits, and/or employee relations. Supports relentless improvement in processes, supporting a project for a business-unit initiative and/or internal HR programs, data gathering and analysis, manager coaching and training, and employee training and engagement. Acts as an important partner for onboarding programs, addresses company policy questions, and trains managers in HR policies and procedures.

• Responsibilities:
• Executes on employee issues. Provides guidance. Explains and interprets policies and practices.

Assists middle managers and employees with development coaching based on current programs in the portfolio. 

Provides hands-on support to employees and managers and identifies trends for improvement and training.

Aids Centers of Excellence (COE) with HR compliance through reviews of policies and legislation. 

Manages investigations (Tier 1 and Tier II). Performs initial intake and consults with Sr HR Generalist where escalation and recommendations lead to a performance action.  

Provides management training on HR policies and procedures in a group or individual setting.

Continually enhances knowledge of state and federal regulations and current trends/practices pertaining to HR. Attends training and educational courses to enhance knowledge of all HR areas. 

Understands the need for appropriate data privacy protections when working with employee data. 

5% Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree, applicable certification or equivalent experience.
• Typically requires 2-4 years of professional experience, and general proficiency with tools, systems, and procedures required to accomplish the job.
• Ability to apply privacy concepts rooted in core privacy principles, like Data Minimization, when collecting, using, or sharing personal information of our job candidates and employee
• Travel: None
• Work Schedule: Standard Hours
 
Career Band: Professional
Jobs on this career band have a knowledge management focus and are primarily responsible for results achieved through their own work. Requires the application of theoretical knowledge, typically gained through formal education or equivalent work experience that provides knowledge of and exposure to fundamental theories, principles and concepts of a defined profession. Jobs at higher career levels may guide small teams in their area of subject matter expertise. Jobs at the at the most senior levels of this career band set disciplinary strategy within their areas of expertise.

• Criteria & Management Requirements:
• Problem Solving: Solves a variety of problems that may be somewhat difficult and varied in nature. Consults with staff members on more complex issues.
• Decisions: Exercises judgment within defined parameters to make decisions on tasks with limited scope or complexity. Receives moderate level of guidance and direction on complex tasks.
• Knowledge: Working knowledge of the principles, practices and concepts within own job discipline; has broadened capability through practical experience in applying theories.
• Business Acumen: Understands key business drivers; demonstrates knowledge of the organization and processes; uses this understanding to accomplish their own work.
• Communication & Influence: Explains and simplifies complex information to others; leads the coordination of information to ensure ongoing process or program execution.
• Impact: Impact is typically limited to the department.
• Leadership: No supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment: Typical Office

• Other Work Environment Requirements: 
• Typical Office: Operates in a typical office environment, routinely uses computer and other standard office equipment.

Other Physical Requirements: 
Typical Office: Generally sedentary for prolonged periods, may occasionally require ability to move about or adjust/move items weighing up to 10 lbs. in all directions; Constantly requires collaboration and the ability to communicate with others to exchange information while in a typical office setting. Collaboration is generally conducted in person unless the role has been pre-approved for remote work.

This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.