Human Resource Generalist

$70,000 - $80,000/Yr

Usi Holdings Corporation - Meriden, CT

Full-time - Mid Level

Meriden, CT

5,001-10,000 employees

Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

About the position

The Human Resource Generalist at USI Holdings Corporation is responsible for managing the day-to-day HR functions for a specified business unit. This role involves providing proactive and effective HR consulting, guidance, and counsel to managers, ensuring that all people-related decisions comply with applicable laws and USI policies. The HR Generalist will play a crucial role in talent acquisition and retention, performance management, and compensation administration. The position requires a comprehensive understanding of HR practices and the ability to effectively communicate and coach managers on various HR-related topics. In this role, the HR Generalist will partner with the Regional Human Resources Officer and legal counsel to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws. They will assist in resolving employee relations issues and provide coaching to managers on performance management. The HR Generalist will manage HR Information System record changes, facilitate training programs, and ensure effective onboarding of new hires. They will also be responsible for educating employees and managers on the performance and compensation management cycle, administering workers' compensation claims, and managing employee off-boarding processes, including conducting exit interviews. The HR Generalist will collaborate with HR colleagues to roll out company initiatives and will be expected to maintain confidentiality while managing sensitive information. This position is essential in fostering a positive work environment and ensuring that HR practices align with the company's strategic goals.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Regional Human Resources Officer and legal counsel to ensure company compliance to all federal, state, and local laws.
• Partner with management to resolve employee relations issues.
• Provide effective coaching to managers on performance management and other HR related topics.
• Manage HR Information system record changes.
• Facilitate the coordination of training programs.
• Ensure effective onboarding of new hires.
• Train employees on timecard completion and ensure timecards are submitted by the deadline.
• Assist managers with Company performance and compensation management cycle and educate employees and managers on the process.
• Work with centralized benefits team in administration of employee leaves of absence.
• Administer workers' compensation claims.
• Facilitate formal corrective actions up to and including terminations.
• Manage employee off-boarding as necessary and conduct exit interviews.
• Partner with HR colleagues in rolling out company initiatives.

Requirements

• 5 years + as Human Resources Generalist.
• Comprehensive understanding of HR Practices.
• Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field preferred.
• Certification in Human Resources (PHR or SHRM-CP) preferred, but not required.
• Competence in employee relations with strong communication skills.
• Effective management of confidential information.
• Strong verbal/written communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to make recommendations to resolve problems and ensure policies are upheld.
• Must be successful working independently with limited supervision.
• Proficient with internet-based programs and Microsoft Office products, including Excel.
• HRIS system experience preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Certification in Human Resources (PHR or SHRM-CP) preferred, but not required.

Benefits

• Wellness program
• Health savings account
• Paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Family leave
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance