A Human Resources Generalist provides overall operational support in a human resources department, including supporting employee relations, onboarding, benefits and leave management of a company or organization.
6 months Job Description In this role, you will be the "Voice of HR" and the first point of contact for all of (US) for issues and inquiries regarding any HR discipline. As an HR Employee Support Generalist, you will ensure that all employees, managers, and HR team inquiries are accurately addressed in a professional, cost-effective, and timely manner, with a commitment to delivering "WOW Service." You will receive comprehensive training across all HR functions and will be adept at identifying when to escalate issues to a Specialist for swift resolution. To be considered for the HR Employee Support Generalist role, here's what you'll typically need to bring with you: Typically, a bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field. At least one year in customer service, HR support, or a call center environment. Familiarity with HR systems (such as Workday or similar HRIS), SharePoint, or other employee support platforms is highly desirable. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced Excel functions (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP) to analyze data effectively. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a commitment to providing exceptional customer service and delivering "WOW" experiences. Ability to manage confidential information with discretion and professionalism while demonstrating empathy and problem-solving skills. Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple inquiries efficiently, and knowing when to escalate issues. Willingness to support work hours ending at 7 PM ET on a rotating schedule. Must live local to the Buffalo, NY area to work onsite. As an HR Employee Support Generalist, you will: Manage resolution of all types of level 1 HR issues and questions (Voice, Email, Mail, Fax, Walk-in) on time with a high degree of accuracy and commitment to delivering "WOW" service. Work with established policies, procedures, and performance criteria for delivering Employee Support services. Demonstrate the ability to analyze calls and know when to escalate issues. Each team member will have a specific area of primary responsibility for tactical support, i.e., payroll, learning and development, compensation, etc., but will be expected to have knowledge across all disciplines of HR. Complete required training and demonstrate the imparted knowledge, skills, and competencies from the training into on-the-job performance across all functions of HR. Provide support for HRMS processes and updates across the US. Continuously identify opportunities and make recommendations to improve the cost, quality, and timeliness of the service delivery. Use Case Management System and Knowledgebase to effectively respond to employee issues.
