Human Resources Generalist

Job description NIKSUN® is the recognized worldwide leader in making the Unknown Known. The company develops and deploys a complete range of award-winning forensics, compliance, security surveillance and performance management solutions for applications ranging from core infrastructures to edge and branch environments.

The HR Generalist is responsible for providing direct support to HR management, departmental management and NIKSUN employees covering a broad range of HR functional areas including but not limited to talent acquisition & retention, on-boarding operations, compliance matters, employee relations, training and development, and policy advisement.

Responsibilities:

• Work in partnership with hiring managers to facilitate the review and approval for hiring requisitions.
• Manage postings in the Applicant Tracking System and 3rd party sites, source, evaluate, and submit high-quality candidates to hiring managers.
• Utilize professional networking sites, employee referrals, networking groups and other recruiting sources to attract and find qualified candidates.
• Guide hiring managers and candidates through the interview process to ensure a positive experience for all.
• Collaborate with Senior Management to develop and deliver competitive offers to candidates.
• Conduct post hire check-ins with new employees to ensure they’re transitioning well into their new roles.
• Facilitate all activities for new hire onboarding to include background checks, new hire paperwork, file creation, profile creation in ADP and orientation.
• Facilitate offboarding activities to include necessary notifications, exit interviews and coordination with HR team to process terminations.
• Partner with HR/Finance colleagues to support initiatives or resolve issues related to Payroll, Compensation, Benefits, and other areas.
• Facilitate and track immigration activities for those employees requiring sponsorship to work in the United States, in partnership with both internal/external legal counsel.
• Execution of HR people strategies, understand business objectives and deliver HR support to business partners to aid in achieving goals.
• Interprets and provides guidance to employees regarding policies.
• Investigates and resolves employee relations issues, escalating when appropriate.
• Provides managers and employees with tools to effectively resolve conflict.
• Works with managers to create annual performance goals for their teams and support them through the annual performance management review cycle.
• Partners with managers to identify specific skills gaps/deficiencies and collaborate with the HR team to develop and deliver training curriculum to employees to improve overall performance.
• Assist with preparation and filing of key annual benefits filings, i.e., PCORI, 5500, 1095 etc.
• Reviews monthly, quarterly, and annual talent performance metrics to ensure accuracy and presents results to departmental leadership.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of all legal requirements and employment laws related to day-to-day management of employees, reducing legal risks, and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Assists the HR, Corporate Compliance and Legal departments to ensure NIKSUN is up to date on all compliance related activities and trainings.
• Assists in the collection and delivery of data to prepare and support the company’s Affirmative Action Plan.
• Provide information as needed to support the filing of required compliance reports to government agencies.
• Assisting with facilities management and travel arrangements including travel visas.
• Performs other duties as required and assigned

Education/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or a related field of study required.
• A Minimum of 5 years of Human Resources experience in a corporate or combined corporate/consulting setting is required with a focus on generalist or talent acquisition functions.
• Strong understanding of HR principles and employment laws, as well as recruitment best practices.
• Experience working with a Human Capital Management system, preferably ADP WFN.
• Experience working with Applicant Tracking Systems - ADP Enterprise preferred.
• A history of demonstrating the ability to successfully negotiate and drive change around processes - must be able to understand and evaluate current processes and make recommendations for improvements.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong work experience with Microsoft Outlook and Office products.
• Must be a self-starter and be able to prioritize tasks based on demand.
• General office Environment