Job Summary

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to
conform to the following:

● Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
● Interact professionally with other employees, customers and suppliers.
● Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
● Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and
coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.

POSITION GOAL:

The HR Generalist is responsible for recommending, developing, and administering
human resources policies in the areas of recruitment, separation, employee relations,
disability and leave management, benefits, classification, compensation, performance
management, training, administrative tasks and project management.

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES/FUNCTIONS/TASKS:

The HR Generalist is responsible for recommending, developing, and administering
human resources policies in the areas of recruitment, separation, employee relations,
disability and leave management, benefits, classification, compensation, performance
management, training, and project management.
● Administers policies and programs in the areas of recruitment, separation,
employee relations, disability and leave management, benefits, classification,
compensation, performance management, training, and other areas of human
resources.
● Manages, develops, and evaluates staff recruitments and separations,
including mass hires.
● Prepares and processes all necessary hiring paperwork in a timely manner.
Prepares job postings, reviews applications and interviews applicants. Makes
recommendations for a wide range of positions.
● Counsels department managers and supervisors on employee relations
policies, procedures, and appropriate practices.
● Works with employees to resolve sensitive or difficult work-related problems.
● Applies professional HR concepts when counseling employees concerning
work-related issues of moderate scope and complexity.
● Serves as the leave of absence administrator to ensure compliance with all
policies and guidelines.
● Conducts new employee orientation.
● Provides guidance to supervisors and managers in developing job
descriptions, facilitating benefits communications, and providing guidance on
compensation programs, personnel policies, and procedures.
● Counsels and guides supervisors and managers in performance management,
including annual performance review. Manages and develops the process for
performance evaluation.
● Manages sensitive and confidential information and effectively and
collaboratively interacts with client groups.

Qualifications

● Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
● PHR or SPHR designation strongly preferred.
● Three plus years human resources generalist experience required;
management experience a plus.
● Experience working as a human resources professional with thorough
knowledge of human resources and policies and procedures, employment
practices, salary administration, training and has working knowledge of other
areas of HR.
● Strong analytical skills to conduct analysis and develop recommendations,
demonstrates organizational skills and problem-solving skills.
● Excellent in communicating clearly and effectively verbally and in writing and
in integrating information in the completion of assignments.
● Demonstrated ability to handle difficult or volatile situations/individuals
effectively.
● Demonstrates skill in prioritizing competing work assignments, employing
political acumen and integrating information to determine appropriate courses
of action and their implications.
● Possesses strong analytical, active listening and critical thinking skills.
● Ability to work independently and analyze data to solve complex problems
and demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail.
● Must be able to handle sensitive personnel issues with confidentiality, tact,
and discretion.
● Must possess strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate
effectively with a diverse group of faculty, staff and students.
● Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Ability to complete the following Bon Appétit training:
● Preventing Workplace Harassment (annually)
● Wage & Hour Training (annually)
● Wage & Hour Training – California (annually)
● COMPASSION – COVID-19 Training: Safety & Hospitality
● Leave of Absence Training
● Manager Safety Training
● Food Allergies and Celiac Training
● EcoSure Audit Training