HR Generalist - Full Time (Horseshoe Hammond)

Caesars Entertainment - Hammond, IN

Full-time - Entry Level

Hammond, IN

5,001-10,000 employees

Accommodation

About the position

As an HR Generalist at Caesars Entertainment, you will play a crucial role in managing various human resources functions to support our team members effectively. This position requires a comprehensive understanding of HR policies and procedures, particularly in relation to leaves of absence, benefits administration, and employee relations. You will be responsible for researching and resolving issues related to personal leaves of absence (PLOA) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) procedures, ensuring compliance with both company policies and state and federal laws. Your role will involve maintaining accurate records and providing guidance to employees and management regarding FMLA, PLOA, and other relevant laws. In addition to leave management, you will prepare and distribute benefit communications to inform team members about their leave and benefit usage. You will also manage payroll inquiries, review and approve salary changes, and resolve any questions or problems related to benefit policies. Continuous professional development is essential, and you will be expected to attend educational workshops and participate in professional societies to enhance your knowledge and skills. Facilitating new hire onboarding and managing HR-related events, including badging processes, will be part of your responsibilities. You will compile and track unemployment information and manage employee relations, addressing conflicts and facilitating hearings as necessary. Your role will also include tracking training completion for various compliance-related topics, ensuring that all team members are adequately trained and informed. This position requires a proactive approach to HR functions, with a focus on maintaining confidentiality and providing exceptional support to our team members. You will be expected to perform additional duties as assigned, contributing to the overall success of the HR department and the organization as a whole.

Responsibilities

• Research leaves and benefits related issues for team members to successfully resolve and administer Personal Leave of Absence (PLOA) and ADA procedures in accordance with company policies and state and federal laws.
• Provide direction to employees and management regarding FMLA, PLOA, and all state and federal laws relevant to the Leave of Absence.
• Inform team members of leave and benefit usage by preparing and distributing benefit communications involving phone calls and email follow-up to team members.
• Manage and resolve Payroll inquiries.
• Review and approve salary changes and status changes in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Resolve team member questions and problems by interpreting benefit policies and procedures.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing professional publications.
• Facilitate new hire onboarding, Oracle, and all HR related events including badging of newly hired employees, renewals, and badge updates.
• Compile, organize, represent, and track all state/federal unemployment information.
• Manage and resolve employee relations/labor relations team member conflicts.
• Coordinate Horseshoe Board of Review Hearings.
• Enrollment and tracking of training completed for the property, including but not limited to AML, RG, Safety, and Compliance.
• Perform additional duties as assigned/requested.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 1 year in Human Resources or recruitment/external search experience.
• Experience with HRMS/HRIS systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook).
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule.
• PHR or SPHR certification preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
• Experience tracking/training FMLA, LOA, ADA.
• Knowledge of administrative tasks and responsibilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of state and federal employment regulations.
• Understanding of personnel and compliance records management.
• Advanced computer skills, including data entry, data processing, communication tools, and payroll and human resources software.
• Critical thinking skills and resourceful thinking.
• Leadership and coaching skills.
• Strong empathy and people skills.
• Meticulous with excellent organizational skills.
• Attention to detail and analytically driven.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
• PHR or SPHR certification preferred.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid orientation
• Paid time off
• Paid training