Job Details

Human Resources Generalist

Performing HR-related duties on a professional level and works closely with senior HR management in the following functional areas: benefits, employee relations, training, performance management, onboarding, policy implementation, recruitment/employment, affirmative action, and employment law compliance.

Essential Job Functions:

• Works closely with operational leaders, providing both HR guidance and a partnership that demonstrates an understanding of their business.
• Investigates and resolves employee relations issues, either directly or through advice to management. Investigates and drafts grievance replies as required.
• As a well-seasoned professional, handles most day-to-day problems independently.
• Manages HR Coordinator and HR Department Interns.
• Participates in the delivery of New Hire Orientation, as well as the updating and revising of materials with the HR Team.
• Provides guidance to Talent Acquisition to ensure pre-hire processes are effectively administered.
• Creates or assists in developing relevant data analytics tools from Company's HRIS system.
• Produces compliance-related reports such as CES, EEO-1, AAP and VETS 4212.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement and works as part of the HR team to resolve problems.
• Participates in the development and delivery of HR-related curriculum and leadership development sessions.
• Takes the initiative to address inefficiencies and streamline processes, utilizing root cause analysis and continuous improvement. Takes the lead in managing such projects as appropriate.
• Reinforces Goodwill's Mission, Employee Value Proposition and HR branding through work products and interactions.
• Collaborates with Learning & Development and the Director of Human Resources to facilitate organization development processes and initiatives.
• Develops process documentation and job aids to facilitate organization effectiveness and continuous improvement
• Assists in career development issues, discussing career paths with line managers and providing recommendations.
• Administers pay and benefits in coordination with Manager of Total Rewards.
• Supervises Record Retention process.
• Advises managers on personnel procedures and precedents.
• Attend ongoing educational opportunities, with Supervisor approval, to stay current on Federal, State and Local laws.
• Assists with planning Company events as requested.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered.

• Four-year college degree preferred in Human Resources or Business Administration or 5+ years of experience in Human Resources.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities which may be representative, but not all-inclusive of those commonly associated with this position.

• Knowledge of employment laws to ensure all hiring practices are non-discriminatory and legally defensible.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to perform extensive data entry into a Human Capital Management system.
• Strong interpersonal skills with all levels of management and applicants. Ability to give and follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work as well as concentrate on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work independently and make responsible decisions.
• Ability to use good judgment and think quickly and rationally in difficult or stressful situations.

Work Environment Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.

• General office conditions. Exposed to moderate noise levels.

Physical Abilities that are commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Must be able to sit and communicate with candidates for extended periods of time.
• Must have finger dexterity and hand-eye coordination to work on computer, telephone, and related office equipment.
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.

At Goodwill, we'll help you reach your potential while you help others reach theirs. Want to enjoy coming to work? So do we!

Our full-time benefits include:

• Promotion and Growth Opportunities
• Company paid life and long-term disability insurance
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance the 1st of the month after 30 days
• Voluntary life, short-term disability, accident, and critical illness
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Employee Discount at all Goodwill Columbus Stores

Goodwill Columbus is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.