Job Description

The Human Resources (HR) Generalist is responsible for performing HR-related duties on a professional level and works closely with HR leadership. This position plays a key role in payroll, recruitment, employee education & training, employee records, investigations & complaint procedures, and other HR-related activities in both English and Spanish to ensure the smooth and effective operation of the HR department and the overall success of the organization. This position requires proficiency in both languages to effectively communicate with a diverse workforce and address the HR needs of the organization.

Essential Functions

Job duties may change over time and additional job functions may become essential. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Set up job postings, candidate sourcing, scheduling interviews, and conducting pre-employment screenings.
• Coordinate and conduct employee onboarding, HR orientation, training, and other HR tasks.
• Work with HR leadership on write-ups and administering disciplinary actions, such as documented verbal warnings, written reprimands, suspensions, or terminations.
• Address employee inquiries and concerns and guide HR policies and procedures.
• Assist in employee benefits enrollment, changes, and inquiries.

• Maintain records, files, documents, and reports for Human Resources.

• Communicate and explain organizational policies, procedures, laws, standards, or regulations as needed.
• Assist in employee training programs or workshops.
• Work with the HR manager to field employee complaints, conduct investigations, and provide recommendations for disciplinary actions and ameliorate any problems identified by the investigation.
• Address employee issues, such as harassment allegations, work complaints, or other employee concerns.
• Serve as a link between management and employees by handling questions and helping resolve work-related problems.
• Participate in employee retention activities.
• Develop methods to monitor and improve employee retention.
• Advise and guide Supervision on legal or regulatory compliance matters.

Expected Areas of Competence (KSAs)

• Demonstrated ability to work without close supervision, produce quality work and handle periodic special projects independently, while maintaining focus and sense of urgency in an environment with frequent interruptions and a high level of varied activity.
• Strong working knowledge of HR processes and procedures is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to perform work with accuracy and have a proven work history of precision and accuracy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Spanish and the ability to effectively work with others.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work within mandatory time frames.
• Must maintain the utmost level of confidentiality due to the sensitivity of the work in this department.

This position description is intended to cover the most significant, ongoing job functions and competency areas. Successful performance in the role will require performing satisfactorily other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree and three to five years of human resources experience, or a master’s degree in human resource management and two years of experience in the HR field.
• Must have demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office Suite; Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Proficiency in both English and Spanish (written and spoken).

Physical Requirements

Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

The worker must be able to access, analyze and otherwise work with, enter information stored in or obtained through the company's computer system, and to communicate effectively with co-workers and third parties who have business dealings with the Company's Human Resources operations.

Travel Requirements

Little to no travel is anticipated with this position

Candidates for positions with NEI, US Foundry and its subsidiaries must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. All offers of employment will be conditioned upon successful completion of a post-offer, pre-hire background check and drug screen. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

NEI, including US Foundry, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer

committed to a culturally diverse workforce.

EEO/AAP/Minorities/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Veterans