Human Resources Generalist (Remote)

Sustainable Brands is the premier platform for inspiring, engaging, and equipping a global community of brand leaders to embrace social and environmental challenges to drive brand innovation, business value, and positive impact. The company operates: conferences world wide, executive and affiliate membership programs that enable collaboration across brands and their supply chains, a vast digital library of sustainability-related resources, and provides tools for assessing and encouraging sustainable behaviors within brands and their consumers.

Our team is a diverse mix of media, sustainability and business professionals. Our people are changing the fundamental business conversation from just profit to purpose, people and passion. Passion to build a world of better brands. We are a team of fun, generous, and curious individuals who believe in the role brands and business play in creating a sustainable and regenerative future. If you are inspired by working with others whose purpose is to have a lasting impact on the world, you'll fit in well here.

Job Summary:

The Human Resource Generalist will run the routine functions of the Human Resources (HR) department including hiring, administering pay, benefits, and leave, and enforcing company policies and practices.

• Supervisory Responsibilities: No direct reports
• Reports to CFO
• Part-Time

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Provides support and guidance to management and other staff when complex, specialized, and sensitive questions and issues arise; may be required to administer and execute routine tasks in delicate circumstances such as providing reasonable accommodations, investigating allegations of wrongdoing, and terminations.
• Manages the talent acquisition process, which may include administering the ATS system, interviewing, and onboarding of qualified job applicants. Collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Conducts digital file audits and organizes company of HR-related data file storage.
• Coordinates new hire orientation and employee recognition/communication programs.
• Coordinates learning and development programs and initiatives that provide internal development opportunities for employees.
• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to: compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
• Supports staff with PEO interface for HR requests and admin items (payroll, benefits, etc.)
• Coordinates with PEO to maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices.
• Reviews and maintains Employee Handbook to maintain compliance and reflect current practices.
• Supports Finance with payroll administration; prorating wages, PTO calcs, pay changes, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Understanding of payroll processes
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, DropBox, Google products and or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization's HRIS and talent management systems.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• A minimum of three years of HR management experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.