AAA Life is growing!  We have a great opportunity for an experienced Human Resources (HR) Generalist to join our team. This role will be located in either our Livonia, MI OR Omaha, NE office.  The HR Generalist is a key business partner within the organization, responsible for building relationships with business units and supporting them in a variety of employee-focused areas.  The ideal candidate is passionate about HR and enjoys the opportunity to influence the development of employees and the growth of the Company through  Human Resource programs and initiatives.  The primary focus of this role is talent acquisition, performance management and employee development.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages the talent acquisition process to support the business.
• Builds credibility within assigned departments by demonstrating an understanding of the business strategy and challenges, aligning the departments' short-term and long-term people goals with the business strategy, and facilitating and implementing initiatives to assist the business in achieving success.
• Recommends, develops and implements programs to promote employee performance, engagement, satisfaction and retention.
• Analyzes employee relations issues. Investigates employee complaints, including complex matters, consults with legal and senior leadership as appropriate and makes sound, timely recommendations for management action and follow-through to ensure closure.
• Supports managers and associates during the performance management process which includes defining goals, identifying key job responsibilities, creating development plans, assessing performance and evaluating compensation. Facilitates succession plan discussions as part of talent review process.
• Communicates with and educates assigned departments on the Company's human resource policies and procedures.
• Champions change and effectively guides management and associates through organizational change.
• Participates on project teams (e.g. administration of engagement surveys, implementation and enhancements of new technologies, analyzing candidate assessment tools for implementation, utilization, and effectiveness, administering and analyzing exit interview results).
• Seeks learning and development opportunities to improve professional competencies and stays current on HR practices through benchmarking, networking, and exposure to business related research/publications.

Required Skills

PROBLEM SOLVING - uses critical thinking skills to solve problems and achieve effective solutions. Seeks to define problem by searching for root cause. 

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS - Focuses on solving conflict. Maintains confidentiality. Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

TEAMWORK – Works well in a team environment, Balances team and individual responsibilities.

ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT - Follows policies and procedures. Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time.  Supports organization's goals and values.

JUDGMENT - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment. Includes appropriate people in decision-making process.

PLANNING/ORGANIZING - Prioritizes and plans work activities. Uses time efficiently.

QUALITY - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Applies feedback to improve performance. Monitors own work to ensure quality.

ADAPTABILITY - Adapts to changes. Manages competing demands. Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, meet deadlines and be a proactive thinker.

INITIATIVE - Takes the initiative to identify new challenges or opportunities. Brings different ideas together, combining them to produce a new outcome. Demonstrates strong desire to try new ways of doing business. 

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in an HR Generalist role. PHR or SHRM-CP certification desired.
• Able to demonstrate a depth of knowledge in talent acquisition and employee relations.
• Possesses broad knowledge of most HR functional areas, including compensation and benefits.

PROBLEM SOLVING - uses critical thinking skills to solve problems and achieve effective solutions. Seeks to define problem by searching for root cause. 

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS - Focuses on solving conflict. Maintains confidentiality. Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

TEAMWORK – Works well in a team environment, Balances team and individual responsibilities.

ORGANIZATIONAL SUPPORT - Follows policies and procedures. Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time.  Supports organization's goals and values.

JUDGMENT - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment. Includes appropriate people in decision-making process.

PLANNING/ORGANIZING - Prioritizes and plans work activities. Uses time efficiently.

QUALITY - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Applies feedback to improve performance. Monitors own work to ensure quality.

ADAPTABILITY - Adapts to changes. Manages competing demands. Ability to prioritize multiple tasks, meet deadlines and be a proactive thinker.

INITIATIVE - Takes the initiative to identify new challenges or opportunities. Brings different ideas together, combining them to produce a new outcome. Demonstrates strong desire to try new ways of doing business.