HR Generalist

Objectives of this role

• Assist in developing and executing personnel procedures and policies and provide guidance and interpretation for business operations.
• Participate in development of HR objectives and systems, including metrics, queries, and ongoing reports for company requirements.
• Assist in administering benefits, compensation, and employee performance programs.
• Suggest new procedures and policies for improving employee experience as well as the efficiency of HR department and company.
• Ensure compliance with local and national regulations and applicable employment laws, and update policies and procedures when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Prepare paperwork for smooth new-hire onboarding process, coordinating with cross-functional departments to deliver an exceptional first day experience.
• Handle all administrative tasks for recruiting, onboarding, new-hire orientations, and exit interviews, including data entry in human resources information systems (HRIS) and audits for accuracy and compliance.
• Provide a dedicated and effective HR advisory service to employees that covers absence and health issues, conduct and capability, grievances, organizational change, and all other employee-relations matters.
• Be the primary backup for payroll processing, updates to employee files, bonus/incentive pay, vacation/sick pay, expense reimbursements, hourly-employee validations, and benefits changes.
• Assist in the communication, interpretation, and upkeep of employee handbook, employee directory, and organizational chart, and contribute to policy development.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required skills and qualifications.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ethics, and cultural awareness
• Aptitude for problem-solving and thorough knowledge of HR procedures and policies
• Advanced knowledge of HRIS and ability to learn new technical systems, when necessary

Preferred skills and qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in human resources, business, or related field
• Proven success working in an HR department.
• Resourceful mindset and strong attention to detail
• Knowledge of Payroll and HRIS systems 
• Knowledge of national laws and regulations related to employment.
• Bilingual