HR Generalist - Remote Job Listing at Harbor Freight Tools in Calabasas, CA (Job ID 1250073)

Description

The HR Generalist provides support in the areas of HR compliance, performance management, process improvement projects, employee relations and is responsible for assisting the HR Business Partner team with a variety of HR duties across the organization. The HR Generalist works collaboratively and has the ability to assist in more complex HR duties as needed.  The HR Generalist acts as an employee (associate) champion and change agent and will formulate partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added services to management and employees that reflect the business objectives of the organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Partner with the HR Business Partner to provide day-to-day guidance to supervisors and managers in the form of coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions, etc.
• Formulate partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflect the business objectives of the organization.
• Provide HR policy guidance and interpretation to supervisors and managers.
• Assist associates with day-to-day HR inquiries; work with colleagues in Talent Acquisition, Benefits, Compensation, Payroll, Learning and Development, HR Admin., etc. to ensure associate questions are answered thoroughly and in a timely manner.
• Conduct intake sessions with hiring managers to assist with the creation or revision of job descriptions.  Obtain job codes as needed.
• Recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures to affect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed.
• Stay abreast of employment laws and use that knowledge to support supervisor and managers in the day-to-day management of employees. 
• Support HR compliance initiatives to reduce legal risks and ensuring legal compliance; Partner with the legal department as needed/required.
• Assist HR with various projects as needed.

• Supervises Staff - No
• Organizational Scope – Corporate Office
• Decision Making – Creates policy and resolves problems
• Travel – Minimal

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in human resources, psychology, or other business-related discipline
• Minimum of 5 years' experience, ideally in the areas of Employee Relations, HR Administration, Compensation, Benefits, Leaves of Absence/Interactive Process/Work Accommodation, and Talent Acquisition.
• PHR or SHRM-CP certifications preferred

• Demonstrate a high level of trust, confidentiality, and good judgment
• Must have strong oral and written communication skills and an ability to communicate with all levels of management and company personnel
• Ability to be a collaborative, team player
• Ability to make decisions and solve problems under pressure
• Ability to prioritize and organize work effectively and to accomplish job duties in an efficient and  timely manner
• Ability to work independently
• Strong consultative and coaching skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong business acumen
• Strong project management skills
• Microsoft Office intermediate knowledge required (advanced is preferred)
• Experience with HRIS is required; Ultimate/UltiPro and KRONOS tools preferred.

• stand, walk, sit for extended periods of time
• speak and listen to others in person and over the phone
• use keyboard and read from computer screen and reports
• lift up to 15 lbs.