Human Resources Generalist

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: DOE

Job Overview
The Human Resources Generalist will provide day-to-day human resources operational support, including recruitment and onboarding/offboarding activities, while collaborating on initiatives that enhance employee experience and organizational effectiveness.

Job Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of contact for employee HR inquiries, providing guidance on policies, procedures, and routine HR matters, and escalating more complex or sensitive issues as appropriate.

Talent Acquisition

• Assist with the full-cycle recruitment process, including job posting, screening, interviewing while partnering with hiring managers.
• Assist with the seasonal internship program end-to-end, including planning, recruitment, onboarding, and administration. Coordinate departmental orientations to familiarize interns with company functions, and lead end-of-program evaluations to assess effectiveness and recommend enhancements.
• Collaborate with the Business Development team to support and enhance company branding efforts on LinkedIn and the company website to attract talent.

Onboarding/Offboarding

• Assist with the onboarding process for new hires, including coordinating all day-one activities.
  
• Assist with ensuring compliance with onboarding and employment requirements, including the completion and maintenance of Form I-9, Puerto Rico ASUME forms, and other required employment documentation.
• Coordinate distribution and posting of required labor law notices, as applicable.
  
• Assist with the offboarding process to ensure smooth employee transitions, including coordinating exit interviews, partnering with internal departments to completion separation tasks, and overseeing the return of company property.

Employee Engagement

• Maintain the company's internal platform to keep employees informed and engaged. Post regular updates, announcements, and information to foster a connected and informed workplace.
  
• Collaborate with the Head of Human Resources and Office Manager on employee engagement initiatives that enhance the overall employee experience.
• Assist the Social Responsibility Committee on planning and executing community activities and initiatives.

HR Compliance & Reporting

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records, ensuring files are properly organized, complete, and handled in accordance with confidentiality and record-retention requirements.
• Maintain and update employee data, ensuring timely and accurate processing of new hires, employee changes, terminations, while supporting data integrity across HR systems.

Additional HR Duties

• Support the maintenance and regular updating of the companys organizational charts
• Assist in maintaining and updating the employee handbook, policies and procedures
• Assist with HR key projects and other duties as assigned

Skills & Qualifications

• Ability to handle confidential information and situations with discretion and care
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while effectively collaborating with and taking direction from management
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
• Excellent verbal and communication skills
• Must be a self-starter who is comfortable working with all levels of employees from individual contributors to senior management
• Strong organizational and time-management skills

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Human Resources.
• 35 years of progressive human resources experience, including hands-on responsibility for recruitment and hiring processes.
• Strong understanding of HR principles, practices, and Puerto Rico labor laws.
• Oral and written fluency in English is required.