HR Generalist

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Acumen is one of the nations leading fiscal agents offering a portfolio of innovative financial management services backed by superior customer service. Our passion is to help people lead independent lives through exceptional participant-directed programs. Acumen is a great place to work. Our employees make a positive difference in our clients lives by what they do. Among many benefits to working here we offer medical dental and vision coverage generous paid time off and incentive bonuses to those who qualify.

OVERVIEW AND ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for handling a wide range of human resources related tasks. This individual maintains organization flexibility and enjoys the administrative challenges of supporting an office of diverse people and programs. The ability to interact with staff at all levels of the organization in a fast-paced environment sometimes under pressure remaining flexible proactive resourceful and efficient with a high degree of professionalism and confidentiality is crucial to the role. The Human Resources Generalist will have a can-do attitude with a propensity to problem-solve and a nature that looks for opportunities to suggest and implement improvements.

• Conduct or participate in confidential meetings with managers and employees and maintain an objective view of the situation to find and facilitate the best resolution or outcome
• Attend and participate in employee disciplinary meetings terminations and investigations
• Advise and provide coaching to managers and supervisors in best employee relations practices and strategies for managing supervisor problems and employee grievances
• Interpret and enforce company policies and procedures in an objective manner
• Strong partnership to manage and conduct HR orientation and new hire onboarding programs
• Assist with maintaining and implementing employee recognition programs such as new hire welcome gifts
• Assist management team with the timely administration of the annual review and performance management process
• Develop and deliver trainings or workshops related to HR topics and HR compliance for employees and managers
• Process and/or review personnel changes including but not limited to: new hires terminations salary changes status changes tax and banking changes through coordination with the payroll department
• Manage correspondence and responses in a timely manner including legal notices and government filings
• Responsible for providing coaching and/or conflict resolutions for employment-related inquiries or situations that arise from employees and managers that are complex and/or sensitive in nature
• Maintain compliance with federal state and local employment laws and regulations and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance
• Manage or assist with the management of claims related to FMLA ADA and workers compensation
• Manage and deliver company-wide communications through the use of e-mail and internal systems ensuring accurate information concerning policies documents and changes
• Provide support to the recruiting team and process as needed by facilitating the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; may also collaborate with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings
• Perform other duties as assigned
• ALL Acumen employees will be vigilant to support the positive compliant cybersecurity company posture by familiarizing themselves with all policies procedures standards and guidelines and act accordingly

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of 3 years as a well-rounded HR Generalist which includes the essential role functions
• A minimum of 3 years demonstrated experience supporting managers/supervisors in best employee relations practices and strategies for employee grievances and employee relations issues
• A Bachelors Degree in HR Business or related field of study preferred
• SHRM-CP is a plus
• Working understanding of human resource principles practices and procedures
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations
• Demonstrates sound coaching and conflict resolution skills
• Proficient with MS Office including Word Excel PowerPoint and Publisher
• Ability to remain organized while prioritizing tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
• Able to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
• Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn human resource information system (HRIS) and similar computer applications

Acumen LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We embrace diversity in all its form. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age protected veteran or disabled status or genetic information.

If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or hiring process please submit your request through one of the following methods listed below:

(a) Dedicated fax
(b) Dedicated email DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS ONLY
(c) US mail - 4554 E Inverness Ave Mesa AZ 85206- Attn Human Resources
(d) Dedicated phone 1- Option 1 (Employment Opportunities) DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION REQUESTS ONLY