hr generalist.

Onsite only
Dress Code: Business Casual, jeans on Fridays

Responsibilities:
Full-Cycle Talent Acquisition: Assist in developing strategies for entry-level to management positions across three states. Manage advertising, conduct interviews, and make joint hiring decisions with supervisors. Onboarding Excellence: Manage formal offers, post-offer screenings, and the accurate completion of new hire paperwork. Coordinate initial training and partner with Payroll to ensure seamless record integration. Seasonal & Growth Initiatives: Lead the yearly seasonal hiring process for designated locations and participate in career fairs and workforce development programs with local schools. Offboarding: Complete all separation paperwork, notify benefit providers, and conduct exit interviews to gather actionable feedback. Brand Ambassadorship: Serve as the professional "face" of the HR office, maintaining employee apparel inventory and ensuring a welcoming experience for all contacts.

Employee Relations: Performance Management: Collaborate with managers on performance evaluations and provide guidance on coaching and progressive discipline. Conflict Resolution: Act as a mediator to resolve interpersonal conflicts and travel on-site to assist with difficult or sensitive employee conversations. Culture Building: Regularly participate in engagement activities to foster high morale and a positive workplace culture.
Compliance & Advocacy: Manage unemployment claims, participate in audits/hearings, and ensure all actions meet EEO and Medicare accreditation standards.

Employee Leave Management: Leave Administration: Facilitate requests for medical, military, and personal leaves, ensuring all documentation is legally compliant and securely retained. FMLA Tracking: Proactively track FMLA timelines and communicate return-to-work updates to leadership.

Reintegration: Work closely with supervisors to develop smooth and safe return-to-work plans for employees following extended absences.

Working hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Skills:
see above

Education:
Bachelors

Experience:
4-7 years

Qualifications:
-Minimum of 3 years' experience in Human Resources required, with experience in retail and/or pharmacy desired.
-Experience in recruiting is required, with retail and/or pharmacy experience desired.
-Experience with federal and multi-state compliance issues is required.
-Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field is required.
-Professional in Human Resource Certification desired.
-Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
-A demonstrated commitment to fairness and a commitment to confidentiality are required.
-Experience in multi-tasking, prioritizing and managing multiple deadlines and priorities are required.
-Ability to make sound recommendations in resolving problems, using professional judgment is necessary.


For questions about the position call Karen Witzel or Tiarra Kayl at 605-335-6010.

Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).