HR Generalist

Company: Sedgwick
Location: Seattle
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

The Apply with SEEK option will be utilized for International applicants, mainly Australia. If this does not apply to you please use the Apply option. HR Generalist IF YOU CARE, THERE'S A PLACE FOR YOU HEREFor a career path that is both challenging and rewarding, join Sedgwick's talented team of 27,000 colleagues around the globe. Sedgwick is a leading provider of technology-enabled risk, benefits and integrated business solutions. Taking care of people is at the heart of everything we do. Millions of people and organizations count on Sedgwick each year to take care of their needs when they face a major life event or something unexpected happens. Whether they have a workplace injury, suffer property or financial loss or damage from a natural or manmade disaster, are involved in an auto or other type of accident, or need time away from work for the birth of a child or another medical situation, we are here to provide compassionate care and expert guidance. Our clients depend on our talented colleagues to take care of their most valuable assets-their employees, their customers and their property. At Sedgwick, caring counts -. Join our team of creative and caring people of all backgrounds, and help us make a difference in the lives of others.PRIMARY PURPOSE: - To support and assist colleague resources management with colleague resources responsibilities and administrative functions for specified offices.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists colleague resources management with colleague resources responsibilities and prepares necessary documentation for hiring, promotion, salary review, and/or termination obtaining necessary approval and ensuring subsequent action by corporate colleague resources.
• Ensures specified offices are in compliance with and advises managers on colleague resources policies and procedures; makes recommendation for improvements.
• Assists with interviewing applicants; administers and reviews employment test; and makes recommendations on hiring decisions based on test results and background checks.
• Makes recommendations on salary determinations and adjustments.
• Assists colleagues with employee benefit plans, payroll, leave of absence and other colleague resources related actions.
• Monitors colleagues on leave of absence.
• Ensures HRIS data information is accurate, complete, and timely.
• Prepares and reviews data reports; identifies issues and communicates report results to colleague resources management.
• Participates in training for specified offices on colleague resources issues such as colleague resources laws and regulations, complaint procedures, EEOC, sexual harassment and termination procedures; makes recommendation on training needs and improvement.
• Informs colleague resources management of possible employee relations issues; makes recommendation on resolution.
• Advises managers and colleagues regarding colleague resources policies and procedures.ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Travels as required.QUALIFICATIONSEducation & LicensingBachelor's degree from an accredited college or university preferred. - Professional designation preferred.ExperienceFive (5) years human resources experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required. - Human resources generalist experience preferred.Skills & Knowledge
    • Knowledge of Human Resources related laws
    • PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
    • Analytical and interpretive skills
    • Strong organizational skills
    • Excellent interpersonal skills
    • Excellent negotiation skills
    • Ability to work in a team environment
    • Ability to meet or exceed Performance CompetenciesWORK ENVIRONMENTWhen applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.Mental: -Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment, troubleshooting, problem solving, analysis, and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlinesPhysical:Computer keyboarding, travel as requiredAuditory/Visual:Hearing, vision and talkingNOTE: -Credit security clearance, confirmed via a background credit check, is required for this position.The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. - They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. - Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.Sedgwick -is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

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