The Human Resources Generalist plays a crucial role in assisting and streamlining the human resource processes for all Deringer colleagues. This position offers administrative support to the HR function, focusing on HRIS entry and configuration, aiding payroll, and collaborating with the Senior Human Resources Generalist, along with standard HR reporting and auditing tasks. Additionally, this role will contribute to colleague engagement initiatives and facilitation of recognition programs. As an entry-level position, it offers significant opportunities for future growth and a career path within a skilled Human Resources team.
Job Responsibilities:
Accurately input data into the HRIS for new hires, terminations, and updates such as job changes, promotions, and salary modifications.
Help maintain the HR Intranet by refreshing content, including welcome messages for new team members and recognizing monthly anniversaries.
Work alongside the HR team to organize colleague engagement initiatives.
Assist colleagues by resolving user issues and tickets related to UKGPro.
Generate ad hoc reports and dashboards to deliver HR analytics.
Organize documents into the correct employee files, utilizing all available electronic filing systems.
Maintain a high standard of service for colleagues, management, and external agencies.
Collaborate with Payroll to:
Process accurate HRIS changes to ensure compliance
Support Payroll with time management and auditing needs.
Work with Senior Human Resources Generalist and HRIS Partner to consistently monitor and audit configuration or process changes within the system through regular data audits.
Engage in cross training for additional responsibilities.
Coordinate and oversee special projects as assigned.
Travel:
This position is flexible and can be fully remote or hybrid at our St. Albans location. Our HR team gathers in person at our St. Albans, VT headquarters once every quarter, and we would prefer the selected candidate to be within a reasonable travel distance, if possible.
Education and Experience:
A high school diploma (or GED equivalent) along with two years of administrative or Human Resources experience, or a similar combination of experience, is necessary.
Although HR certification is preferred, it is not a requirement.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal abilities.
Exceptional organizational skills with a meticulous attention to detail.
Demonstrates integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality in all interactions.
Solid grasp of general business principles.
Capable of working independently while self-monitoring to ensure quality.
Effectively manages time and consistently meets deadlines.
Communicates clearly and persuasively in both positive and challenging situations, actively listening for clarity and responding effectively to inquiries.
Swiftly addresses the needs of both internal and external customers.
Actively contributes to fostering a positive team atmosphere.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or comparable software.
Skilled in or quick to adapt to the organization's HRIS management systems.
Competencies:
All Deringer employees should be fully committed to the Core Values:
Passion, Respect, Integrity, Expertise, Innovative Solutions, Relationships, Support, Determination, Value and a High Level of Accountability
In addition, the following competencies are specific to this position:
Analytical – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; demonstrates ability to multi-task and establish priorities.
Customer Oriented – Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; demonstrates ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive and negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions.
Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to others’ ideas and tries new things; takes responsibility for own actions; contributes to building a positive team spirit; supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
Motivation – Sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; measures self against standard of excellence; takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; develops alternative solutions; works well in-group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
Work Standards – Sets high standards and well-defined realistic goals for one’s self; displays a high level of effort and commitment towards completing tasks in a timely manner; demonstrates ability to work independently; meets deadlines and handles large volumes of work.
Work Conditions and Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Predominately-sedentary light office position with high frequency of keyboarding/computer work required (67% - 100% of the workday).
The employee is required to regularly use hands and fingers; talk and hear.
The employee is occasionally required to walk.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to focus.
The employee usually works in a quiet environment.
Disclaimer:
The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this role and is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Deringer reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.