Corporate Human Resources Generalist

Great Dane LLC • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

At Great Dane, we rely on makers and we’re calling on them to join our expanding team. The time has never been better to Embrace Your Great and work in an environment with the highest safety standards in the industry.
The Position: The Corporate Human Resources Generalist is responsible for supporting all functions of the Human Resources department. The generalist is knowledgeable and responsible for the administration of company policies, procedures, and programs. The role will also be accountable in areas such as staffing, HRIS, compensation/benefits, employee relations, talent management, organizational development, and training.

Requirements

• Education: Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in human resources or industrial/Organizational Psychology and directly related experience, including at least two years of experience working with an HRIS; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience: 3 years progressive Human Resource experience including employee relations and HRIS
• Strong generalist experience
• Skills: Strong analytical skills and ability to perform statistical analysis
• Previous HRIS experience, including applicant tracking systems.
• Advanced experience in MS Office programs, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of recruiting, human resources, and organizational development practices and procedures
• Ability to recruit and evaluate applicants using independent judgment and discretion.
• Understand administrative procedures and systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Positive attitude, high energy, enthusiastic and detail oriented

Nice To Haves

• Certifications: PHR/SPHR preferred

Responsibilities

• Maintain employee-related databases. Prepare and analyze reports that are necessary to carry out the functions of the department and the company.
• Partner with local management to communicate HR policies, procedures, programs and laws.
• Conduct workplace investigations when employee complaints or concerns are brought forth.
• Advise managers and supervisors about the steps in the progressive discipline system of the company. Counsel managers on employment issues.
• Assist with the monitoring of employee wages and promotions.
• Process, verify and maintain personnel related documentation, including but not limited to background check, new hire paperwork, E-Verify, and status change.
• Administer benefits enrollment and handle leaves of absence requests.
• Protect the interests of employees and the company in accordance with company polices and governmental laws.
• Handle full cycle recruiting efforts; prepare job postings, place recruitment ads, screen applicants and resumes, conduct candidate interviews and reference checks, and provide hiring managers with best qualified candidates; communicate employment offers to select candidates and negotiate counter offers when required.
• Maintain employee hardcopy files. Inputting employee personal data into human resources information/computer system (HRIS) database.
• Process various forms related to documenting human resources activities such as new-hire, change-of-status, performance evaluations, benefits, terminations, etc.
• Handles employee’s day-to-day questions and inquires on policy’s, benefits, payroll, compensation.
• Assist HR Manager in identifying, evaluating, and resolving employee relations, employee morale, work performance, and organizational productivity concerns.
• Assist HR Manager in managing and implementing engagement committee events.
• Complete documentation for employment verifications, medical support, and unemployment claimant responses.
• Ensure adherence to applicable employment law related regulations and statues as well as organizational procedures and policies.
• Ensure adherence to applicable employment law related regulations and statues as well as organizational procedures and policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Benefits, including but not limited to dental, vision, and medical with employer contributions
• Retirement programs, including a Pension Plan and 401(k) Plan with employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation
• And more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level