Human Resource Generalist

JOB DESCRIPTION
Summary/Objective
The human resource generalist is responsible for performing HR-related duties on a professional
level and works closely with senior HR management in supporting designated geographic regions.
This position carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: benefits administration,
employee relations, training, performance management, onboarding, policy implementation,
recruitment/employment, affirmative action and employment law compliance.
Essential Functions.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
Administers various human resource plans and procedures for all company personnel; assists in the
development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures; prepares and maintains
employee handbook and policies and procedures manual.
Participates in developing department goals, objectives and systems.
Administers the compensation program; monitors the performance evaluation program and revises as
necessary.
Performs benefits administration to include claims resolution, change reporting, approving invoices for
payment and communicating benefit information to employees.
Develops and maintains affirmative action program; files EEO-1 report annually; maintain other
records, reports and logs to conform to EEO regulations.
Conducts recruitment effort for all exempt and nonexempt personnel, students and temporary
employees; conducts new-employee orientations; monitors career-pathing program and writes and
places advertisements.
Handles employee relations counseling, outplacement counseling and exit interviewing.
Participates in administrative staff meetings and attends other meetings and seminars. Maintains
company organization charts and the employee directory.
Assists in evaluation of reports, decisions and results of department in relation to established goals.
Recommends new approaches, policies and procedures to effect continual improvements in
efficiency of the department and services performed.
Maintains human resource information system records and compiles reports from the database.
Maintains compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment.
Performs other related duties as required and assigned.
Competencies
Human Resources Capacity.
Problem Solving/Analysis.
Project Management.
Communication Proficiency.
Ethical Conduct.
Time Management
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but does serve as a coach and mentor for
other positions in the department.
Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office
equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee
to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. This is
largely a sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files,
open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5
p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
Travel
Little to no travel is expected for this position.

Marketing executive: job description

Marketing executives aim to maximise profits through developing sales strategies that match
customer requirements and promoting products, services or ideas.
Marketing executives work closely with other employees such as advertising, market research,
production, sales and distribution staff.
They are responsible for:

analysing and investigating price, demand and competition

devising and presenting ideas and strategies

promotional activities

compiling and distributing financial and statistical information

writing reports

organising events and product exhibitions

monitoring performance

managing campaigns on social media

Opportunities for promotion are excellent normally into senior marketing roles or related
employment areas.
Typical employers of marketing executives

Companies

Manufacturers

Retailers

Industries

Local authorities

Charities

Qualifications and training required

Typically marketing opportunities are open to graduates from any degree discipline. However, some
employers may prefer graduates with a degree or postgraduate qualification in a relevant subject
such as marketing, business or statistics. Some jobs, particularly those in industrial marketing, require
a scientific or technical background.
Relevant paid or voluntary work experience can be beneficial. This can be gained in any commercial
area which requires contact with customers or the general public. Larger employers also run vacation
courses and placements which can give a useful insight into the profession.
Key skills for marketing executives

Good teamwork skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Good organisation and planning skills

Creativity

Commercial awareness

Numerical skills

IT skills