HR Generalist

In accordance with Assets, Inc. core values and mission, this position performs a variety of generalist human resource responsibilities with a strong focus on recruitment, training and development, and employee engagement. This position plans, coordinates, and implements recruitment, training/development and employee engagement programs for the organization. Works under the general guidance and supervision of the Director of Human Resources.
This position may require de-escalating verbally or physically aggressive individuals according to identified procedures and protocols.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  1. Adheres to and demonstrates Assets, Inc. core values, mission, policies, procedures and compliance plan in the performance of all aspects of this position.
  2. Ensures all employment actions are processed in a timely manner and distributed accordingly.
  3. Responsible for maintaining various employee and recruitment files according to the company’s recordkeeping procedures and standards.
  4. Maintains HRIS system with timely and accurate information.
  5. Coordinates all company trainings activities (internal and external) regarding scheduling, presenters, training promotion/marketing and communication. This includes, but is not limited to:
  • Continuously evaluating and improving current training programs.
  • Facilitating and/or conducting training sessions covering specified areas (ex: new employee orientation, use of computers/software, CPR/AED and First Aid, health and safety practices, supervisory practices, etc.) as required.
  • Providing management with reports regarding employee trainings as requested.
  1. Evaluates training effectiveness by:
  • Revising content and design of training curriculum based on outcomes of evaluation.
  • Conducts needs assessments to determine training needs. Designs, develops and implements new training programs based on identified needs.
  • Working collectively with management and leaders to develop and revise training material.
  1. Responsible for a variety of recruitment activities, including but not limited to:
  • Coordinating the internal and external job posting program.
  • Developing and maintaining an effective network of contacts and/or resources to help identify and source qualified candidates (ex: websites, organizations, newspapers, job fairs, etc.)
  • Developing recruitment tools such as job listings, brochures/flyers about the organization and its employment opportunities, job fair displays, etc.
  • Writing and placing job advertising in various media.
  • Coordinating participation in, setting up display, and working at job fairs.
  1. Performs various administrative and professional duties related to employee engagement and improving organizational communication:
  • Distributes information regarding awards, career opportunities, leisure activities and company events through the Employee Intranet and companywide e-mails, etc.
  • Create, administer and track yearly job satisfaction surveys, 360 surveys and exit interviews. Generate relevant reports and monitor trends regarding employee satisfaction and engagement.
  1. Primary back up for conducting new hire intakes in accordance with internal procedures and standards.
  • Assists news employees with new hire paperwork.
  • Verifies and maintains I-9 Forms.
  • Coordinates the criminal background check process. This includes, but is not limited to:
  • Processing background check requests and results.
  • Fingerprinting new employee.
  • Maintaining the background check database.
  • Processing background check related payments.
  1. Provides guidance and advice to supervisors and employees regarding questions on HR policies, training programs, procedures, employee programs, etc.
  2. Assists the HR Director and works collaboratively with the rest of the HR Team on a variety of human resources related projects and initiatives.
  3. Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representatives of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience:
  • Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent in Human Resources, Business Administration, Adult Education or related field from two-year college or technical school; and
  • Two (2) years of professional human resource experience and/or training; or
  • ORequivalent combination of education and experience.
  • PHR certification preferred
Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Valid Alaska driver’s license and an insured vehicle or alternate means of transportation. Must be able to pass a criminal background check under state regulations. Must provide proof of educational credentials (if applicable) at time of hire.
Desired Skills and Abilities
  1. Proven skills in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook).
  2. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
  3. Ability to learn more advanced techniques of specific equipment and software applications.
  4. Excellent presentation and training skills.
  5. Strong public relations and motivation abilities, professional attitude and appearance.
  6. Demonstrated ability to support and effectively conduct trainings for a diverse staff population including individuals with disabilities with varying support strategy needs.
  7. Demonstrate ability to work with minimal supervision in a team setting, and be highly self-directed, attention to detail and able to effectively prioritize multiple projects.
Assets, Inc. is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, protected veteran status, genetics, or any other category protected under applicable law.
Required Job Qualifications:
 Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent in HR, Business Admin, Adult Ed or related field from 2-year college or technical school and 2 years of professional HR experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.