HR Generalist

Created on 22-12-2017

Location Palo Alto

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Description

Houzz is looking for a hands-on HR (People Service) Generalist to support our exciting growth! You will provide and deliver an effective HR service by facilitating generalist HR administration for our Palo Alto employees, while collaborating with management to support People Services' objectives. This role is a true generalist role covering all aspects of Human Resources.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

Coordinate and support the Houzz employee lifecycle

Exercise employment best practices and facilitate training and development initiatives

Provide HR point of service, administer tools and support employees on all HR policies and procedures

Partner with and advise the leadership team on the resolution of employee relations, corrective action, and performance issues

Partner with and advise the leadership team to develop plans to improve employee retention, succession planning, and overall team morale

Investigate allegations of harassment, discrimination, and violations of company policy

Ensure inquiries and issues are handled in a timely and effective manner according to process and legal timescales with professionalism, fairness and consistency.

Work with employees and leaders to ensure the appropriate administration of leave programs to include FMLA, Workers Compensation, Short Term and Long Term Disability, Personal and Military Leave

Be able to take on Ad Hoc HR projects and programs to support the overall business objectives

Help create an environment of positive morale through an open door philosophy

Administration of employee on-boarding and separation processes

Administration of HRIS systems and employment records

Administer statutory and employer sponsored benefits

Qualifications:

Customer focused attitude

Practices the highest level of professionalism and discretion

Is deliberate with high attention to detail

Has a record of personal and professional integrity

Excellent communication skills - verbal and written

Able to perform at a high level, in a fast pace, start up work environment