Human Resource Generalist

At VGM, the Human Resource (HR) team implements policies, manages day-to-day HR activities, welcomes new hires to the company, and provides support to all business units and employee owners. We are seeking an experienced HR professional to join our team. As an HR Generalist at VGM, you will collaborate with leaders and team members across the organization to maintain and enhance our company culture. What s more? At VGM Group, we are 100% employee owned. Click to view more about VGM!

Position Summary:

The Human Resource Generalist is responsible for applying HR policies, procedures, and programs to the employees of VGM. In this role, the generalist will respond to HR inquiries and support the Vice President of Human Resources in implementing appropriate HR guidelines, policies, and programs. Responsibilities will include employee relations, FMLA and ADA administration, leave of absence management, compliance, and crucial conversations with employee owners and leaders.

Reporting Accountability:

HR Operations Supervisor Working Location:

On-site at VGM's main campus in Waterloo, Iowa or hybrid (on-site at least 4 days per week)

Work Hours Classification:

Full-time, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm CST, with additional hours as needed

Key Responsibilities:

The Human Resource Generalist will be responsible for handling a variety of personnel related administrative tasks and will provide clerical support to the HR department and employees regarding human resources related activities, policies, processes, and procedures. Advise employees and leaders on all employee relations matters, including but not limited to, performance management, coaching, conduct, grievances, complaints, investigations, absences and leaves, organizational change, and exit interviews Facilitates proper employee documentation and records in HR systems, compiling reports as needed to ensure employee databases remain accurate and up to date Assist with preparing and facilitating new employee onboarding in partnership with team members Responsible for people-related metrics and collaborating with corporate data analytics team Develop, implement, reinforce, and modify HR policies, programs, and procedures Audit HR policies, programs, and procedures against relevant legislation and best practices and recommends improvements Provide advice and assistance to employees and managers on HR policies, programs, and procedures Resolve HR inquiries or escalates to the appropriate individual depending on severity Assists in the preparation of HR training material and validates managers and employees are aware of appropriate HR policies, programs, and procedures and their accountabilities Support the VP of HR in implementing efficiently and effectively talent management programs: performance management, succession planning, diversity and inclusion and special projects Ensure projects are completed on time and meet project goals Provide support for onboarding and offboarding, including managing logistics with appropriate teams (e.g., IT, HR shared services) and assisting with exit interviews

Key Qualifications:

Education and experience: The Human Resource Generalist will need to have proven experience with employee relations, including but not limited to crucial conversations, performance management, and implementing HR policies. Bachelor s degree (or equivalent) in HR, Business, Organizational Development, or related field 3+ years of experience in a professional HR role with daily duties that included employee relations, enforcing HR policies, leave administration, and crucial conversations HR certification or willingness to pursue basic certification Experience working with HR information systems Demonstrated skills with Microsoft Office 365 Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) Preferred bilingual in Spanish and English in order to effectively support and communicate with VGM employee owners, ensuring everyone is heard

Competencies:

Relationship Building:

Develops networks within the organization to enable the achievement of their own and others' work-related goals. Establishes a reputation as a neutral, approachable professional within the department, across business units, and with external contacts.

Project Management:

Demonstrates an awareness of project frameworks, lifecycles, and project management concepts, techniques, tools, and best practices.

HR Planning and Development:

Implements basic changes or adaptations to the organization's HR program with support from manager. Assists with the evaluation of the HR program, identifying strengths and weaknesses. Handles highly complex administrative tasks related to the program and ensuring that it runs smoothly.

Business and Employee Focused:

Applies knowledge about the business and employee to inform decision making and problem solving, solicits feedback from others as needed. Strives to provide additional value to the employee experience.

Physical requirements:

Normal HR Generalist activities may require travel and so incumbents must be able to always obtain and maintain valid travel documentation. Normal HR activities may require working outside of standard business hours (8:00am-5:00pm). Sitting or standing for long amounts of time Using technology efficiently such as computers, phones, misc. office equipment Visual abilities to include reading, distance vision, and peripheral vision Moving through the VGM facilities when needed Learn more about VGM Group, Inc.: Headquartered in Waterloo, Iowa, VGM is a 100% employee-owned company providing business and professional services to thousands of business customers across North America. Services include group purchasing, commercial insurance, management of healthcare services and networks in post-acute cases, healthcare distribution direct to patient homes, specialty consulting, online education, digital, print, and traditional marketing and more. VGM employs approximately 1,700 people across 40 states and Canada, with more than 1,100 working in Iowa. VGM has been named the Top Workplace in Iowa on multiple occasions and is proud of its role in the communities in which it serves. For more information visit www.vgmgroup.com. This job description reflects the general duties of the job but is not a detailed description of all duties which may be inherent to the position. Reasonably related additional duties may be assigned to the individual Associate. VGM Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.