[Hiring] HR Generalist @Jacent Strategic Merchandising

Role Description

The HR Generalist I is an entry-level professional level hybrid role in which this role will be both tactical and strategical in duties. Our HR Generalist supports the Human Resources department as well as enhances our employee experience through providing full cycle Human Resources support to designated locations in US, Canada, and Puerto Rico.

This position carries out various responsibilities in the following HR functional areas:

• Talent Acquisition & Development
• Employee Relations
• Recordkeeping & Data Maintenance
• Performance Management
• Total Rewards (Benefits, Compensation, Disability, LOA, and Accommodations)
• Payroll
• Wage & Labor Compliance
• Workers Compensation & Safety

A successful HR Generalist provides legendary service and drives operational and functional excellence and process improvement for the department and the company. Incumbent will participate heavily in employee engagement, investigations, and project-based tasks; and duties will vary daily. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, self-sufficient; approachable, responsive, results-oriented, proactive, and trustworthy and should have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with people at all levels of an organization in various areas and business lines. The ideal candidate also must have effective oral and written communication skills; working knowledge and experience with HR laws and practices and office administration with an ability to be detail-oriented and highly organized while managing various tactical and strategical duties/tasks in a timely, efficient, and effective manner.

This role will need a high level of skill in handling sensitive and confidential situations/information with the demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality; integrity, good time management skills; a great team player; working knowledge and experience with HRIS, ERP, office equipment, computers, internet sourcing, and Microsoft Office is highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills with an ability to work with various levels of employees
• High degree of adaptability and flexibility with experience in a rapid and complex changing work environment
• A high level of computer literacy with the ability to understand and use Microsoft Office applications proficiently
• Strong working knowledge and understanding of labor laws, rules, regulations, case law, principles, and practices related to employee conduct, performance, and dispute resolution in US, Puerto Rico, and/or Canada
• Working knowledge of HR concepts, principles, and practices related to HR compliance, employee relations, leave of absences, workers compensation programs, and labor laws such as OSHA, EEO, FLSA, ADA/ADAA, ERISA, and FMLA
• Proven work experience as an HR Administrator/Assistant or relevant role preferred
• Ability to effectively handle interpersonal relationships and sensitive HR issues with a high level of confidentiality and integrity
• Ability to complete assignments and duties by clarifying project objectives; setting timetables and schedules; conducting research; developing and organizing information and fulfilling transactions
• Ability to successfully monitor the "pulse" of the employees to ensure a high level of employee engagement through a true hands-on approach
• The ability to understand business goals and recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in business objectives, productivity, and development of HR within the company
• Demonstrated experience with multi-tasking and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize important projects with keen attention to details and accuracy in work
• Comfortable with executing and performing with a high-volume workload and not be afraid to "roll up your sleeves"
• Ability to be proactive in identifying problems and driving and executing appropriate solutions
• Be an enthusiastic team player with a strong drive to create a positive work environment; while also being able to effectively and efficiently work independently
• Strong work ethic and desire to achieve excellence

Requirements

• 2+ years of HR experience; preferably working with HR compliance, investigations, and talent development
• Experience Supporting California Required
• Bilingual (Spanish or French) Preferred
• High School Diploma Required
• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related business field or equivalent work experience preferred
• PHR/SHRM-CP preferred