Human Resources Generalist

Salary Level 6

Full-Time

Exempt

Typical Hiring Range: $54,199 - $68,338

To be considered for this position, candidates must complete an application by visiting gspairport.com/careers.

Position Summary (Primary Function)

The HR Generalist is responsible for providing day-to-day professional HR support and policy administration. The HR Generalist will serve as a trusted HR partner to carry out responsibilities in the following areas: Employee Relations, Leadership Development, Wellness and Benefits, Compensation, Recruitment, and Performance and Talent Management. This position works as part of a Human Resources team which is championing the delivery of multiple strategic projects and initiatives to implement best in class Human Resources practices.

Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommends best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and updates to HRMS software and HR monthly key performance indicators.
• 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; training and development.
• Ensures accurate administration of employee personnel changes as inputs into the bi-weekly payroll and ensures accuracy of bi-weekly payroll in partnership with Finance.
• Assists with internal and external HR related inquiries or requests.
• Assists with personnel investigations, as needed, collaborating with HR leadership.
• Administers employee benefits programs and processes benefits enrollment for eligible employees for programs such as retirement plans, medical plans, dental plans, term life and accidental death insurance plans, temporary disability programs, and all lines of voluntary insurance.
• Responsible for Family Medical Leave Act Leave, Military Leave and Personal Leave of Absence administration.
• Plans, develops, and/or participates in area and industry surveys, to include salary surveys.
• Administers the maintenance of accurate HR related information within the District’s HRMS and other applicable systems; maintains the integrity of the HRMS data by performing continuous audits of the HRMS to ensure that the system reflects current/accurate data for benefits programs, updating when needed.
• Assists in maintaining and updating human resources documents, such as policies, job descriptions, employee handbooks, or employment related forms such as performance evaluations.
• Assists with any other employee needs or requests by management as they arise for the overall benefit of the District or fellow co-workers.
• Provides superior customer service support to internal and external customers, be able to track, audit and prioritize work and respond quickly and accurately to requests.
• Organizes employee events to include communication with the District team and outside vendors/resources.
• Performs as an advisor to District leaders and employees in conjunction with HR leadership.
• As needed, recruits, interviews, and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with hiring managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• As needed, conducts or acquires background checks and employee eligibility verifications.
• Handles employment related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, and collaborates with HR leadership as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in one of the following: Business, Human Resource Management or a related field, and/or equivalent experience.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum of five years’ professional experience in Human Resources to include experience in areas such as recruiting, benefits administration, HRIS administration, employee relations and payroll administration.
• Previous experience working in a Human Resources Management System (HRMS/HRIS) is required (UKG experience is preferred).
• Direct experience with the South Carolina Employees Insurance plan is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of HR processes onboarding, recruiting, payroll, benefits, compensation, salary administration and employee relations.
• Knowledge of HRMS/HRIS administration and report writing.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing, in conversation, and through presentations to audiences of different educational and cultural backgrounds.
• Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Must be a self-starter and able to work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to manage multiple and diverse priorities at the same time.
• Requires good judgment, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Work well in a team environment, exhibit strong team leadership, integrity, provide motivation, inspiration, and lead with a servant attitude.
• Demonstrate high attention to detail, quality and accuracy.
• High energy and work ethic, responsible, self-starter, team player.
• Exhibit a “no job too small” attitude, strong interpersonal skills, ability to manage and communicate across boundaries, build cross-functional collaboration, and influence without direct authority.
• Read and interpret detailed information (i.e. insurance plans).

Supervisory Responsibility

• None.

Licenses Required

• Valid Driver’s License

Certifications Required (Must have or be willing and able to obtain)

• PHR and/or SHRM-CP preferred.

Latitude/Independent Judgment/Accuracy

• Diligence must be exercised when handling confidential information.
• Reasonable care for equipment/process will prevent injury/damage.
• Responsible for own work, but must coordinate work with others.

Working Conditions

• Typical office environment with frequent sitting, walking, and standing, and occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, pushing, crouching, crawling and balancing.
• Frequent use of eye, hand, and finger coordination enabling the use of office machinery.
• Oral and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication as well as communication through devices such as a telephone.
• Light physical effort required by handling objects up to 20 pounds occasionally and/or 10 pounds frequently.
• Ability to move from department and buildings to interact with others.
• This position may be required to work additional hours during nights/weekends based on the needs of the department during busy periods (i.e. annual benefits open enrollment, special projects, etc.)
• Travel required to locations on and off District premises, to include overnight trips.

Other Requirements

• Must be able to complete and pass a background investigation, drug screening, and physical examination as per Federal, State, and GSP Airport District requirements.

The Greenville-Spartanburg Airport District is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.