Human Resources Generalist
Baltimore, MD
Full Time
Finance
Entry Level
Job Title: Human Resources Generalist
Department: Finance
Reporting to: Human Resources Manager
Location: Baltimore, MD
Hours of work: Typical hours of work are from 8:30 AM until 5:30 PM (local time). Additional hours may be necessary as needed. This position is exempt from overtime.
Overview:
Human Resources are the fuel that keeps InVita moving into the future. InVita is looking for a qualified, ethical, and organized Human Resources Generalist to oversee the daily functions of the Human Resource department with a focus on both the US and Canadian lines of business. This candidate will play an enormously important and supportive role within the Human Resources department.
Who:
Successful candidates will have the ability to perform and navigate the daily functions of the Human Resource (HR) department, including hiring and interviewing staff, administering benefits, and leave, and enforcing InVita’s HR policies and practices. An unwavering dedication to people and culture, accuracy and ethics are vital characteristics for InVita’s ideal candidate. Unafraid to interact with multiple stakeholders at all levels instills excitement and passion in an InVita employee.
Essential Functions:
Qualifications:
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.
InVita provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Department: Finance
Reporting to: Human Resources Manager
Location: Baltimore, MD
Hours of work: Typical hours of work are from 8:30 AM until 5:30 PM (local time). Additional hours may be necessary as needed. This position is exempt from overtime.
Overview:
Human Resources are the fuel that keeps InVita moving into the future. InVita is looking for a qualified, ethical, and organized Human Resources Generalist to oversee the daily functions of the Human Resource department with a focus on both the US and Canadian lines of business. This candidate will play an enormously important and supportive role within the Human Resources department.
Who:
Successful candidates will have the ability to perform and navigate the daily functions of the Human Resource (HR) department, including hiring and interviewing staff, administering benefits, and leave, and enforcing InVita’s HR policies and practices. An unwavering dedication to people and culture, accuracy and ethics are vital characteristics for InVita’s ideal candidate. Unafraid to interact with multiple stakeholders at all levels instills excitement and passion in an InVita employee.
Essential Functions:
- Support Recruitment efforts including but not limited to: reviewing resumes, scheduling and conducting interviews, facilitating the hiring for open positions; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
- Conducts background checks and employee eligibility verifications.
- Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
- Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and people managers, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the Human Resources Manager.
- Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
- Maintains compliance with federal, provincial, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
- Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- A minimum of a college diploma, preferably in Human Resources or Business or other related disciplines, or an acceptable combination of education, training, and/or relevant work experience.
- A minimum of 2+ years of experience in human resources generalist or administrator roles.
- SHRM-CP or PHR certification preferred
- Thorough knowledge of the DOL rules and other related laws and regulations.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS system.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
- While performing the duties of this position, prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer may be required.
- Additionally, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
- The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls.
- The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
- Ability to travel to customer sites.
- Ability to travel on a flexible schedule. Airplane travel is necessary.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.
InVita provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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