HR Generalist - Contractor

HR GeneralistThe HR Generalist is an important member of the People & Culture team where you will be performing duties at the professional level in some or all the following functional areas: onboarding, offboarding, compensation and benefits administration, employee relations, retention, recognition, and compliance. Interacts with employees at all levels. Works collaboratively with other members of the People & Culture team and other departments to develop best practices. Effective performance requires a high degree of independent judgment, decision-making and action under minimal supervision. The right person is smart and a responsive multi-tasker comfortable working with HR management systems and has a high emotional intelligence level and a strong sense of urgency. Responsibilities Conduct onboarding of all new employees which includes conducting new employee orientation, explanation of benefits, explanation of company policies, practices, and procedures, verifying I-9 and E-Verify. Update and maintain accurate records in the HR Management system by processing all organizational and employee data changes. Prepare letters and other documents as needed related to employee changes or programs. Maintain and update digital personnel files. Act as the first point of contact for employee inquiries and provide guidance to employees within scope of position; actively respond to employee inquiries with sensitivity ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable laws and regulations. Assist with offboarding of all employees, which includes preparation of exit documents, meeting with employees, and other transitional needs. Support P&C team in the execution and ongoing administration of various projects, programs, and initiatives, such as learning and development, reward & recognition programs, employee surveys, employee engagement initiatives and other administrative duties. Provide public information such as employment verifications. Assist with responses to unemployment and/or EEOC claims, as needed. Assist in development and maintenance of company policies and procedures including the employee handbook. Prepare various HR Reports and analytics as requested. Participate in the planning and execution of employee functions and events. Stay current with local, state, and federal HR laws, legislation, and trends, and maintain compliance with each. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Work Experience 3 to 5 years of Human Resources experience Bachelor's Degree preferred Experience working in a remote, globally distributed team in a fast-paced high growth environment strongly preferred Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, data entry, communication tools and payroll and HRIS software Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills Organized with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with professionalism. Proactive problem solver and disciplined self-starter that thrives in an ambiguous environment with ever-changing priorities Passion for creating a positive employee experience