HR Generalist

Description

Job Summary:

Join the HR team in one of the leading employers in Southern Oregon! Amazing benefits, competitive pay, professional opportunity, great co-workers, and strong values infused into everyday business are enjoyed by employees at Hunter Communications and we’re searching for an HR Assistant to help support and further develop our rapidly growing workforce.

The Human Resources (HR) Generalist is responsible for supporting the daily functions of the HR department, ensuring efficient operations while contributing to the organization’s overall success. This role involves a blend of administrative and operational tasks, including but not limited to recruitment, work comp, benefits administration, compliance, and performance. The HR Generalist plays a key role in fostering a positive workplace culture and ensuring HR best practices are upheld.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the first point of contact for employees regarding HR-related inquiries, escalating complex issues to the HR Director as needed.
• Support full-cycle recruiting efforts, including job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination, and offer preparation.
• Oversee the onboarding process, ensuring new hires receive necessary orientation, training, and resources for a successful start.
• Administer and facilitate employee benefits enrollment and serve as a resource for benefits-related inquiries.
• Monitor and track employee training programs, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
• Maintain and update HR records, ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and confidentiality of employee data.
• Support HR compliance by staying up to date with employment laws and assisting with policy implementation.
• Contribute to HR initiatives, such as mental health programs and company benchmarking.
• Assist in the performance management process, including tracking evaluations, supporting managers with documentation, and ensuring alignment with company goals.
• Administer workers' compensation claims, ensuring compliance with regulations and facilitating communication between employees, managers, and insurance providers.
• Identify and recommend improvements in HR processes and contribute to the development of standard operating procedures.

Supervision:

• This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities but collaborates closely with managers and employees at all levels of the organization.

Work Environment:

• This position is required to be in the office five days a week.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in human resources, preferably in a generalist capacity.
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices, employment laws, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations with professionalism and discretion.
• Exceptional organizational skills with keen attention to detail and the ability to multitask effectively.
• Proficiency in Google Suite and experience working with HRIS systems.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to addressing HR challenges.