HR Generalist- Total Rewards - Knoxville, TN

Performs human resources-related duties at the professional level and may carry out responsibilities in some or all of the following functional areas: employee relations, training, employment, unemployment, and policy review.

*** Open to candidates located in Grapevine, TX or Knoxville, TN areas

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Partners with employees and management to communicate various resource policies, procedures, laws, standards and other government regulations
  • Provide support in processes and initiatives including employee relations, compensation, talent development, employee engagement and organizational change
  • Responds to employee relation issues focused on benefits and leaves.
  • Provide metric reports regarding performance management, turnover, and compensation.
  • Support human resources compliance and ensure standardization and consistency of human resources practices and policies.
  • Provide team member assistance by answering questions and concerns regarding benefits, eligibility and plan provisions.
  • Advise and counsel team members regarding Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA):
  • o Create leave packets and send to team members.
  • o Ensure compliance and administration of leaves.
  • o Follow up with team members out on leave.
  • o Perform the necessary duties for a team member to return to work.
  • Responsible for managing the financial aspects of team member benefits, run weekly reports to reconcile benefits billing.
  • Manage the HR and Benefits Outlook inbox.
  • Create and send out termination letters.
  • Send out new hire Benefit reminders, when applicable.
  • Administer the Benefits program:
  • o Send out enrollment reminders when applicable.
  • o Conduct the Dependent verification audit.
  • o Collect documentation for mid-year life events.
  • Represents organization during unemployment claims.
  • All other duties as assigned.

Other Functions:

  • Special projects as requested.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Competencies:

  • Provide attention and dedication to internal and external by interacting with people, either by e-mail, over the phone, or in person.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Liaison between HR and other departments.
  • Provides administrative support to Corporate HR Department management.

Minimum Requirements:

  • 2 - 5 years of experience in human resources.
  • Ability to complete investigations and communicate effectively.
  • Relevant experience in FMLA and benefits laws.
  • Experience in employee relations and labor law.
  • Detail oriented and able to assimilate many tasks.
  • Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation and personnel information systems
  • Customer service skills are paramount to success in this people-oriented position, as well as able to handle extremely confidential information with a high degree of professionalism.
  • Required to have/carry a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card when on maritime facilities and vessels.  Otherwise an escort with a valid TWIC card is required.

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resource Management or a related field preferred

Working Conditions:

  • Extended schedule may be required as dictated by management and business needs.
  • Must be able to occasionally lift as much as ten (10) lbs.
  • May be required to sit and review information on a computer screen for long periods of time.
  • May require repetitive motions of the hands and wrist related to writing and typing at an electronic keyboard.
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