Human Resources Generalist

Enjoy helping people and creating a positive work environment?

The Human Resources Generalist will act as the frontline HR representative for all employees at BCRTA. The HR Generalist will be responsible for providing applicants and employees with excellent customer service and problem resolution while always maintaining strict confidentiality of information. Duties include but are not limited to communication with all employees regarding benefits, compensation, handbook compliance, attendance, FMLA, etc., filing, tracking monthly HR statistics, compliance with EEO requirements, accident file audits, new hire onboarding and drug and alcohol program compliance.  

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:  

• Effectively maintains, secures, and files confidential records.   

• Maintains an understanding of BCRTA policies and procedures.   

• Distributes the employee handbook as needed.   

• Collects, analyzes, updates, and distributes all HR records as needed including but not limited to position descriptions, evaluation documents, job postings, and governmental forms.  

• Manages all processes related to unemployment compensation, Worker’s Compensation, disability and FMLA  

• Assist with the hiring, onboarding, and orientation process.    

• Attends outside training as needed.   

• Represents BCRTA at conferences, hiring events, community involvement events and any other business organization that is associated with BCRTA as needed.  

• Communicates effectively with BCRTA personnel and contract partners to ensure efficient personnel functions and distribute required information.   

• Prioritizes communications and responses to provide superior customer service.  

• Responsible for tracking monthly HR statistics, compliance with EEOC, accident file audits, new hire onboarding, and the drug and alcohol program compliance.    

• Maintains composure and acts thoughtfully under pressure.  

• Promotes a positive public image of BCRTA and exceeds customer expectations.  

• Requests time off as required by BCRTA policy.  

• Assists management with special projects.  

• Assists in creating and maintaining SOP’s and workflows for all HR practices.  

This description should not be construed to contain every function/responsibility that may be required to be performed by an employee in this job.  Employees are required to perform other related functions as assigned.  

 

REQUIREMENTS:  

Physical & Visual Activities:  

Constant periods of hearing, near and far acuity, depth perception, color vision.  

Frequent periods of speaking and sitting.  

 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  

None  

 
ENVIRONMENTAL/ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS:  

Occasional exposure to exhaust fumes.  

Usual office environment.  

JOB QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:  

Skills and Abilities:  

1. Must have the ability to work without supervision.

1. Ability to read and interpret documents and instruments.

1. Ability to analyze problems and recommend corrective courses of action.

1. Ability to multitask in a quick-paced environment with accuracy.

1. Well-developed oral and written communication ability.

1. Demonstrates excellent command of the English language.

1. Work under frequent periods of stress.

1. Poise, tact and diplomacy.

1. Ability to perform simple math.

1. Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.

 

Experience:  

• Applicable experience in HR functions.   

• Experience with Paycom or other HR management software.   

Education:  

Associates degree with four years of HR experience or a bachelor’s degree and two years of HR experience.  Degree focus in HR, business, sociology, or psychology preferred.  

 

Licenses/Certifications:  

HRCI, PHR or SHRM certification.  

About Butler County RTA

BCRTA is a political subdivision of the State of Ohio organized as a Regional Transit Authority under Ohio code. BCRTA acts as the designated recipient for Federal Transit Funds and provides public transportation services within and around Butler County, Ohio including Hamilton, Middletown, Fairfield, West Chester, Oxford, and Miami University. The BCRTA employs or directs around 120 transit employees and manages an annual budget over $7M. BCRTA is governed by a nine-member Board of Trustees.

BCRTA is a public transit agency dedicated to support Butler County’s quality of life and economic development through public transportation solutions.

Our employees enjoy a work culture that promotes inclusion, diversity, cooperation, problem-solving, teamwork, independence and ingenuity.

Applications are public records and will only be reviewed once for each position. Applicants must submit a separate application for each position of interest. BCRTA applications do not represent a contract of employment.

"BCRTA states as its policy a commitment to provide equal opportunity to all persons in matters affecting all employment processes (including but not limited to recruitment or recruitment advertising, hiring, upgrading, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay, or other forms of compensation) without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), age, genetic information, or veterans status.

Further, BCRTA is committed to complying with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act and prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability. BCRTA will make accommodations that are reasonable and not unduly burdensome to enable qualified disabled applicants and employees to participate in the employment process and perform essential job functions. "