HR Generalist

Job Description

We have a position for a HR Generalist with one of our clients in Atlanta, GA for an initial contract duration of 3 months. No third party candidates considered for this position.

Provides day-to-day human resources support and counsel to a business unit and/or functional group covering many or most of the following areas: recruiting, compensation, benefits, training, employee and labor relations, employee communications, and safety and employment documentation. Ensures consistent application of policies and procedures. Serves as a liaison with internal departments/divisions and/or outside organizations.

Administers core human resource processes including employment, labor and employee relations, compensation, benefits, performance management and workforce planning within a specific business unit or subsidiary; consults with leadership of the business unit or subsidiary on strategic and tactical human resources issues;

• Develops and recommends solutions to a variety of human resources issues;
• Administers approved company-wide employee relations policies and practices;
• Works with managers and employees to investigate and resolve employee relations issues;
• Consults with management regarding interpretation and administration of human resource policies, programs, procedures and compliance with applicable state/federal statutes and regulations;
• Prepares reports and analyzes data from human resource information systems for information reporting and management decision making;
• Develops internal communication materials regarding benefits, compensation, and other human resources policies and procedures or other internal business issues;
• Conducts executive, exempt, technical, non-technical and nonexempt recruiting support and counsel including sourcing, interviewing candidates, conducting reference checks, preparing correspondence, and extending employment offers;
• At higher levels, develops, recommends and implements human resource process and policy changes;
• At higher levels, may provide functional guidance, advice and/or training to less-experienced HR generlaist staff.
• Investigates employee issues and complaints to ensure timely and appropriate actions are taken;
• Assists in Client's response and preparation of statements to issues related to employee complaints;
• Researches legal employment issues as needed via internet and other available resources to ensure Client has up-to-date information regarding latest employee relations issues;
• Coordinates program development, implementation, and evaluation.
• Design and implement exit interviews and/or grievance procedures.
• Advises on the administration of labor agreements and on the handling of grievances;
• Advises on the application of the Fair Labor Standards Act, Labor Management Relations Act and other federal and state legislation;
• Engages in other personnel activities such as compensation and benefits, recruitment and training;
• At higher levels, develops, recommends and implements process and policy changes;