HR Generalist - Tallahassee

Description

This Position is Located in Tallahassee, Florida

Mission Contribution:

Advance Goodwill's mission by ensuring efficient, accountable, and mission-aligned operations within your department. By maintaining excellence in service and support functions, you help create an inclusive, transparent, and compassionate work environment that enables Goodwill to provide life-changing opportunities.

Primary Function:

Under the direction of the Vice President of Human Resources or designee, the HR Generalist performs professional-level Human Resources duties with a primary focus on employee relations, leadership support, performance management administration, payroll review support, and organizational process consistency. This role provides guidance and support to leadership regarding probationary reviews, corrective action, performance evaluations, transfers, promotions, demotions, separations, and interpretation of HR policies and procedures. The HR Generalist also supports the development, maintenance, and consistency of HR-related job descriptions, SOPs, forms, workflows, and organizational documentation.

Essential Functions:

• Provide support and guidance to leadership regarding employee relations matters, probationary reviews, corrective action, performance evaluations, transfers, promotions, demotions, and separations
• Assist with interpretation and consistent application of HR policies, SOPs, and organizational practices
• Support performance management processes including monitoring completion, assisting leadership with documentation, and maintaining related HRIS workflows and records
• Review HR and payroll-related documentation and provide payroll audit support to help ensure accuracy and consistency
• Respond to employee concerns and assist with employee relations follow-up and resolution efforts
• Assist with investigations, grievance responses, unemployment matters, and other employee-related issues as assigned
• Support HR compliance efforts related to employee relations, performance management, organizational policies, and workforce practices
• Assist with development, review, maintenance, and standardization of job descriptions, SOPs, forms, workflows, and HR-related organizational documentation
• Provide support in maintaining consistency in HR documentation and practices across departments and locations
• Facilitate or assist with HR-related training, orientation, and leadership support initiatives as assigned
• Assist with maintaining HR reporting, tracking, and documentation systems
• Works collaboratively with the Benefits & Leave Administrator regarding employee leave, accommodations, and benefits-related matters impacting employee relations or workplace operations
• Maintain confidentiality of employee and organizational information
• Participate in departmental meetings, projects, and organizational initiatives as assigned
• Maintain an acceptable attendance and punctuality record
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Competencies:

Clear Communication*
World Class Customer Service*
Protecting the Brand* Strategic Thinking Good Judgement and Discretion
Handling Multiple Tasks
Dependability Organized Work Habits
Employee Relations

Requirements:

• B.S. Degree and/or equivalent work experience in field (or combination of both)
• HR Certification, preferred
• 4-6 years of related training or experience in general HR functions

Qualifications:

• Solid understanding of Human Resources principles, practices, and employment-related processes
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality in sensitive situations
• Ability to support leadership in addressing employee relations and performance-related matters
• Strong problem-solving and documentation skills with attention to detail and consistency
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and advance knowledge with HRIS systems
• Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, and organizational standards appropriately
• Supportive of Goodwill's efforts to maintain a positive, professional, and inclusive work environment

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus

Typical Work Environment:

Primary duties are performed in an office environment.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Will possibly be working alongside others with social, mental, and emotional disabilities