Job Purpose

The HR Generalist is the first point of contact related to various human resources areas for assigned client group(s) at the professional or managerial level. Provides support and/or guidance in areas such as recruiting, employment, employee relations, training and development, compensation, benefits, and other special projects. Provides guidance on HR operational issues to line management and assists with initiatives to meet business and HR functional needs. Serve as contact for employees and answer questions regarding HR policies and procedures. Ensure that the organization is in full compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Key Accountabilities

Implements and maintains processes, practices, and programs to ensure an efficient, high quality, cost effective, successful recruitment process.
Accountable for full cycle recruitment for assigned roles including working with hiring managers to create job descriptions and mutually accountable recruiting plans, interviewing job applicants to fill job openings and supporting managers in making selection decisions.
Facilitates new hire orientation and employee recognition programs.
Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, staying current with updates and changes.
Maintains and updates employee records, ensuring the accuracy and confidentiality of all data.
Serves as primary contact to address employee concerns. Investigates and responds to employee relations issues appropriately.
Conducts stay and exit interviews and analyzes data; makes recommendations to the management team and peers for corrective action and continuous improvement.
Interprets relevant laws and policies and advises management and employees accordingly.
Recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continuous improvements in efficiency of department and services performed. Participates in developing department goals, objectives, and systems.
Ensures all interactions and engagements are carried out with the highest ethical and professional standards and all work is accomplished with quality and in accordance with Company values.
Regular and predictable onsite attendance and punctuality

The above is not an exhaustive list; you may be required to undertake other reasonable duties compatible with your experience and competencies. This description may be varied from time to time to reflect changing business requirements.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field with minimum of two (2) years of related experience; or, Associate’s degree with four (4) years of related experience; or, high school diploma with six (6) years of related experience.

Skills

Familiarity with HR policies, procedures and HR functional expertise.
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Working knowledge of an HR system (i.e., SAP, Kronos, ADP, etc., preferably SAP).
Excellent interpersonal skills, problem solving skills.
Highly self-motivated and conscientious person.
Proven ability to keep confidentiality.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to objectively coach employees and management through complex, difficult and emotional issues.
Ability to make recommendations to effectively resolve problems or issues, by using judgment consistent with standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulation and law.
Capable of managing and prioritizing multiple assignments simultaneously in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines; requires strong organizational skills.
Demonstrated capacity to manage changing priorities and ambiguity while remaining calm and controlled.
Presentation of a "can do" attitude and positive outlook, minimizing negative behaviors.

Hikma Pharmaceuticals

Latest Jobs

HR Generalist