Human Resources Generalist

Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in business or human resources or two years of relevant HR experience required
Strong organizational and attention to detail skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel
Must have a valid driver's license and the ability to become an approved driver successfully
GENERAL HOURS OF DUTY: This is a full-time, exempt position, working at least 40 hours per week
Responsibilities
The HR Generalist will support a wide range of key HR responsibilities in supporting the Menasha Learning Center and acting as the point person for leaders and staff for any day-to-day HR-related inquiries
Act as a resource to leaders and employees, providing guidance on and interpreting company policies and ensuring that employee perspectives are heard and considered
Assist managers with providing recommendations on performance management, investigations, corrective action, and other employee-related job tasks
Support full-cycle recruitment and onboarding activities
This could include posting job openings, screening candidates, scheduling and attending interviews, preparing and delivering job offers, ensuring pre-employment requirements are successfully completed, creating and issuing employee ID badges, etc
Ensures compliance with governmental laws and regulations around EEOC, worker's compensation, FMLA, FLSA, etc
Effectively process position and status changes and terminations within the Chileda HRIS system
Assist in performing duties related to the processing of bi-weekly payroll
Collaborate with leaders and staff to facilitate employee engagement activities and events
Support leaders and employees in answering questions regarding the Chileda HRIS system
Administer benefits enrollment and terminations to ensure compliance with applicable employment laws
This includes communicating benefit information, answering benefit-related questions from staff, and acting as a liaison between employees and insurance providers to resolve benefits-related issues
Educate staff on Chileda benefits and promote benefits to increase the usage of benefits
Serve as a resource for employees and Chileda leaders by answering questions related to work-related issues
In collaboration with Staff Development, conduct and coordinate training for managers, including, but not limited to, new employee orientation, reasonable suspicion, leadership development, worker's compensation, harassment, discrimination, and performance counseling
Respond to inquiries, complete state paperwork regarding unemployment claims, and represent Chileda during any hearings
Assist with maintaining employee-related bulletin boards, intranet sites, and other physical or digital employee communication forms
Manage all aspects of Leaves of Absence, including Personal Leaves and FMLA for employees, issuing leave approvals, reviewing medical certifications, communication, and tracking of leave hours
Serve as HR contact for all workplace injuries, complete First Report of Injuries for all recordable workplace injuries, and communicate with Workers' Compensation adjusters for open cases (on an as-needed basis)
Generate and provide HR-related metrics and KPIs to the Director of Human Resources on a monthly and quarterly basis
Support the HR team in initiatives and projects focused on talent development, onboarding, policy, benefits, and employee relations
Cover duties of the Administrative Assistant in their absence
All other duties as assigned
Job description
The Human Resources (HR) Generalist serves as an administrative and operational HR partner contributing to the success of Chileda's mission. The HR Generalist will support a wide range of key HR responsibilities in supporting the Menasha Learning Center and acting as the point person for leaders and staff for any day-to-day HR-related inquiries.REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
• Bachelor's degree in business or human resources or two years of relevant HR experience required.
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification is preferred.
• Strong organizational and attention to detail skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel.
• Must have a valid driver's license and the ability to become an approved driver successfully

GENERAL HOURS OF DUTY: This is a full-time, exempt position, working at least 40 hours per week. REPORTS TO: Director of Human Resources (based out of La Crosse, WI) JOB DUTIES:
• Act as a resource to leaders and employees, providing guidance on and interpreting company policies and ensuring that employee perspectives are heard and considered.
• Assist managers with providing recommendations on performance management, investigations, corrective action, and other employee-related job tasks.
• Support full-cycle recruitment and onboarding activities. This could include posting job openings, screening candidates, scheduling and attending interviews, preparing and delivering job offers, ensuring pre-employment requirements are successfully completed, creating and issuing employee ID badges, etc.
• Ensures compliance with governmental laws and regulations around EEOC, worker's compensation, FMLA, FLSA, etc.
• Effectively process position and status changes and terminations within the Chileda HRIS system.
• Assist in performing duties related to the processing of bi-weekly payroll.
• Collaborate with leaders and staff to facilitate employee engagement activities and events.
• Support leaders and employees in answering questions regarding the Chileda HRIS system.
• Administer benefits enrollment and terminations to ensure compliance with applicable employment laws. This includes communicating benefit information, answering benefit-related questions from staff, and acting as a liaison between employees and insurance providers to resolve benefits-related issues.
• Educate staff on Chileda benefits and promote benefits to increase the usage of benefits.
• Serve as a resource for employees and Chileda leaders by answering questions related to work-related issues.
• In collaboration with Staff Development, conduct and coordinate training for managers, including, but not limited to, new employee orientation, reasonable suspicion, leadership development, worker's compensation, harassment, discrimination, and performance counseling.
• Respond to inquiries, complete state paperwork regarding unemployment claims, and represent Chileda during any hearings.
• Assist with maintaining employee-related bulletin boards, intranet sites, and other physical or digital employee communication forms.
• Manage all aspects of Leaves of Absence, including Personal Leaves and FMLA for employees, issuing leave approvals, reviewing medical certifications, communication, and tracking of leave hours.
• Serve as HR contact for all workplace injuries, complete First Report of Injuries for all recordable workplace injuries, and communicate with Workers' Compensation adjusters for open cases (on an as-needed basis).
• Generate and provide HR-related metrics and KPIs to the Director of Human Resources on a monthly and quarterly basis.
• Support the HR team in initiatives and projects focused on talent development, onboarding, policy, benefits, and employee relations.
• Cover duties of the Administrative Assistant in their absence.
• All other duties as assigned.