Y-COM Looking for HR Generalist at Melbourne, Florida Full Time

Position Overview

The HR Generalist collaborates in HR programs that include employee onboarding, training and development, performance management, reward and recognition, employee relations, compensation and benefits administration, safety and wellness, and employment law compliance. The HR Generalist will make an impact on the company through daily human resource activities, project execution, and implementation of HR initiatives and programs in a way that ensures departmental and organizational goals are accomplished.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Support administration of company-wide HR initiatives to ensure compliance and an effective, sustainable people strategy over the long term
• Partner in developing, updating, and communicating policies and processes for all HR-related programs; counsel employees in policy and procedure interpretation and compliance; evaluate processes for effectiveness and recommend improvements
• Facilitate key activities in the employee lifecycle relating to onboarding, engagement, retention, performance, training & development, separation, and preparing reports as requested
• Act as a trusted advisor to employees in sensitive HR areas, such as employee relations, investigations, and leaves of absence
• Assist with talent acquisition activities and partner in the execution of the attraction, selection, and onboarding strategy; serve as a consultative partner to hiring managers
• Participate in benefit enrollment and administration; provide benefit education to employees; respond to inquiries and assist with claims; maintain benefit records and reports; liaise with benefit brokers and vendors
• Remain up to date with federal, state, and local employment laws, and benefits laws and regulations; ensure the maintenance of compliant employee records and files; monitor programs and processes for compliance; identify areas of risk and recommend improvements
• Conduct objective investigations into general employment matters to ensure a reasonable and compliant response to EEOC, NLRB, and DOL investigations (to include federal and state agency responses) in accordance with state and federal employment laws
• Provide counsel to managers on employment matters and implementing coaching and corrective actions for employee performance and conduct issues; recommend proactive solutions based on business needs and best practices, providing support as needed
• Effectively collaborate with other departments to ensure managers and employees receive the expected level of customer service
• Produce written content for internal HR communications and external employer branding as requested
• Support and execute activities related to organizational changes, including mergers and acquisitions
• Assist with administration and maintenance of employee-related databases and human resource systems; participate in the implementation of new systems as they are identified
• Manage relationships with vendors and external customers
• Participate in research and special projects
• Other projects or duties as assigned

Requirements

• 3+ years’ HR experience and working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines
• Demonstrated ability to provide value-adding counsel and workable solutions to a wide range of employee relations issues
• Microsoft Office proficiency; HRIS administration experience preferred
• Strong customer service orientation; exceptional interpersonal and collaboration skills with the ability to develop strong trusting relationships to gain support and achieve results
• Experience supporting initiatives and activities associated with organizational growth/restructuring
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to effectively communicate across all levels and stakeholders of the organization
• Outstanding judgment and decision-making abilities under ambiguous circumstances; ability to solve problems with a tactful and resourceful approach
• Superior project management skills and attention to detail; expert time management skills with the ability to quickly and gracefully adapt to a rapidly changing environment and manage competing priorities
• High level of integrity and adherence to maintaining confidentiality
• Ability to travel one to two times per year for conferences or remote site visits
• Valid driver’s license

Y-COM is a drug-free workplace. All new hires must pass a pre-employment drug screening. Applicants with screening results that confirm a disqualifying result (positive) will be immediately disqualified from employment eligibility.

All candidates interested in employment with Y-COM must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Y-COM does not offer sponsorships for current or future employment visas (e.g., H-B1 employment visa).

Y-COM provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.