PRIDE Industries is a fast-paced company with a mission: To Create Jobs for People with Disabilities while providing high quality, value-added solutions to our nationwide customers. We are currently recruiting to fill the following position:

PRIDE Industries

Job Description

Job: HR Generalist

Job Code: 370 - PR-HR Generalist

HR Title Group: HR, Payroll & Training

Salary Grade: E12

FLSA Status: Exempt

Approval Date: August 2019

SUPERVISES: 
There are no direct reports with this position.

POSITION SUMMARY: 
Under general supervision, the Human Resources Generalist acts as a liaison for employees and management regarding policies and practices, and the effective resolution of employee issues.  Ensures proper legal and current employment practices and procedures are in place, communicated and upheld.  Manages employee benefits to include; enrollment, changes, and communication and problem solving in conjunction with external benefits providers.  This job class requires knowledge of generalist human resources practices PRIDE’s policies and procedures, and the ability to resolve routine to complex employee and management issues.

TYPICAL DUTIES:
1. *Counsels managers and employees to resolve employee issues, answers manager and employee questions on pay, benefits, job duties, disciplinary and termination matters, etc.  Solve problems proactively, and resolve conflicts.
2. *Handles employee relations issues through multiple avenues including coaching, conducting workplace investigations, review of performance counseling and/or termination documentation.
3. *Conducts human resources training and coaching for new managers, supervisors and Human Resources administrative staff on policies, practices and procedures.  Provides coaching and direction as needed on policies, practices and procedures.
4. *Processes and tracks leaves of absence in accordance with federal and state regulations, as well as company policies.  Ensures that employees are paid correctly during their leave of absence, and continual communication is kept with managers.
5. *Manages multiple employee benefit programs.  Verifies employee eligibility, conducts audits, manages and communicates with insurance carriers, troubleshoots benefits problems, and identifies and implements process improvements.  Updates company and vendor records to reflect changes in benefit status. 
6. *Monitors, approves, and processes payroll status changes (PSCs) and resolves discrepancies.  Ensures PSC requests for changes are in compliance with PRIDE policy and wage and hour laws.
7. *Monitors, approves, and processes new hire notices, ensuring compliance with PRIDE policy and wage and hour laws.
8. Coordinates unemployment hearing documentation.
9. Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

* Denotes Essential Job Function

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Minimum of three years’ experience in human resources, preferably in an exempt level capacity;
• Knowledge of a variety of federal and state employment laws to include, workers’ compensation, Americans with Disabilities Act, equal employment opportunity, leaves of absence (FMLA/ADA administration), wage and hour, labor laws, etc.
• Computer literacy including knowledge of human resources information systems (HRIS), database and presentation software, Internet software, spreadsheet and word processing ability;
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; to make presentations and respond to inquiries by management, team, vendors and/or customers;
• Human relation skills to build effective relationships with team and internal customers;
• Intermediate to advanced computer literacy including knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software;
• Knowledge of business English including vocabulary, spelling, and correct grammatical usage and punctuation;
• Mathematical skills to include the ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations;
• Ability to establish priorities and solve a wide range of business problems;
• Demonstrated customer service, common sense, problem solving and analytical skills;
• Flexibility to respond to changing work priorities and handle numerous projects at the same time.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelors in Business Administration or related field

High School Diploma or GED

A comparable combination of formal education and work experience will be considered.

CERTIFICATES OR LICENSES REQUIRED:

The following licenses or certificates may be required depending on local, state and/or contract requirements:

Not Applicable

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance:

• Viewing computer screen/monitor  
• Utilizing keyboard
• Answering phone/making calls

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in a normal office environment with limited privacy and some exposure to background noise.

DISCLAIMER:

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job. Employees are expected to follow their supervisor’s instructions and to perform the tasks requested by their supervisors.

At PRIDE, we make a difference in the lives of many, one job at a time.

If you are interested in working for this unique organization that blends business with a social mission, please apply online at www.prideindustries.com.PRIDE Industries is a VEVRAA federal contractor committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Visit our website to learn more!

PRIDE will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

PRIDE will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all federal, state, and local laws.