Job Title: HR Generalist
Department: Human Resources
Supervisor: Corporate Human Resources Manager
American Liberty Hospitality is a family owned and operated, hotel management and development company. We are incredibly passionate about all aspects of the hospitality industry. Our focus is always on people; the guests we’re privileged to serve, the team members who make that possible, and the investors we’re proud to partner with.
Summary
Assists the Corporate Human Resources Manager with various HR tasks by performing the following duties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Entering and reviewing background check information to ensure employees are eligible for hire.
Verify employee information such as personal data, status, compensation, department coding, and other employment information required during onboarding, to ensure all employment information is accurate.
Updates employment profiles to document personnel actions such as, status changes, promotions, transfers, and terminations.
Respond to employment verification requests and inquiries.
Assists with setting up new user access for employees in all necessary systems.
Assist with processing changes in payroll, benefits, and timekeeping systems, to ensure records remain current.
Compiles data from personnel records and prepares reports.
Computes wages and records data for use in payroll processing.
Compiles and maintains records for use in employee benefits administration.
Assist with reconciling monthly benefits invoices.
Reviewing benefit information to make sure forms are completed and ready to be submitted.
Prepares and files reports of accidents and injuries at establishment.
Responds to unemployment claims and inquiries.
Assists in the planning, implementation, communication and rollout of employee relations programs and procedures; helps to monitor the effectiveness of the programs and recommends modifications as needed.
Help to maintain and ensure the integrity and confidentiality of all HR and employee data and records.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with all levels of employees.
Consult with management and HR to identify staffing needs and workforce planning strategies, and develop recruitment plan to meet demands
Gathers additional information as needed during an employment investigation.
Assists with processing hourly payroll for all locations.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Continuous Learning - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; seeks feedback to improve performance; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Job Knowledge - Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.
Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Recruitment & Staffing - Utilizes recruitment sources; exhibits sound interviewing skills; presents positive, realistic view of the organization; analyzes and forecasts staffing needs; makes quality hiring decisions.
Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values.
Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have knowledge of State and Federal regulations.
Language Skills
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of all Microsoft Office Processing software and HRIS / Payroll systems.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
PHR or SHRM-CP preferred.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.