HR Generalist (Riverdale or Salt Lake City areas)

About the position

The HR Generalist performs responsibilities across multiple Human Resources functional areas, including recruitment and staffing, training and development, employee relations, compensation, HR compliance, and performance management. The position is based in either Riverdale, Utah, or Salt Lake City, Utah, and serves as a primary HR point of contact for assigned branches or departments. The HR Generalist coordinates credit union activities, represents the organization at job fairs, and collaborates with managers on staffing needs, applicant screening, hiring, and onboarding. The role also supports management with employee-related matters and helps ensure HR operations align with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities
• Recruit and hire qualified candidates through job boards, referrals, networking, and other resources.
• Conduct applicant prescreening interviews and refer qualified candidates to management.
• Attend job fairs and post job openings on internal and external platforms.
• Track applicants in internal systems and maintain accurate records in compliance with requirements.
• Coordinate background checks, verifications, and hiring processes for new employees.
• Support the Training Department with planning, developing, and implementing HR-related sections of New Employee Orientation.
• Identify training needs, develop support materials, and coordinate New Employee Orientation and Teller Training.
• Support managers and employees with performance appraisals, including updates and coordination.
• Promote good employee relations and consistent, equitable application of organizational policies and procedures.
• Build relationships with managers and employees through HR-related training and branch or department visits.
• Coordinate employee activities and programs.
• Provide support to branch and department personnel, answer questions, and keep management informed of key activities and issues.
• Attend and participate in meetings as required and help ensure employees are informed about programs and policies and that their personnel needs are addressed.
• Support HR-related computer systems and regularly report staffing levels to management using the PAL and other reporting methods.
• Assist with employee requests, complaints, and job-related issues, coordinating with the Employee Relations department as needed.
• Maintain professional working relationships with applicants, visitors, recruitment organizations, industry partners, and other stakeholders; schedule meetings, respond to questions, and convey information.
• Ensure HR functions, including hiring, record-keeping, and terminations, comply with credit union policies and applicable federal and state requirements.
• Monitor and update personnel programs to address changing needs and requirements.
• Serve as a Designated Employer Representative (DER) for the company's drug and alcohol policy, administering and coordinating pre-employment, random, reasonable-suspicion, and post-accident testing processes.
• Perform general HR support duties, contribute to team efforts, and assist with company-wide HR initiatives and projects.
• Depending on assignment, collaborate with the compensation team on job evaluations and related responsibilities.

Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Familiarity with human resources practices, including policies, federal and state laws, regulations, and employee benefit programs.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Professionalism in interactions to foster a positive and respectful workplace.
• Analytical skills and the ability to evaluate policies and procedures and provide recommendations.
• High integrity and discretion when handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines efficiently.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Nice-to-haves
• Previous experience as an HR Generalist or in a similar human resources role.
• Experience working with Infor Global HR.
• Experience working with iCIMS, LinkedIn, and Indeed.
• Credit union or other financial institution experience.