People Generalist (100% Remote)

Summary:    The People Generalist partners closely with the People Business Partner (PBP) team to provide guidance on policies, processes, and employee inquiries, while supporting lower-complexity employee relations matters and coordinating operational activities across People programs and cross-functional teams. This role serves as a key tactical and administrative resource, assisting PBPs with documentation, reporting, process execution, and the maintenance of internal procedures and knowledge resources. The People Generalist also identifies and escalates complex or sensitive issues as appropriate. Through these efforts, the role helps ensure consistent employee support, efficient program delivery, and positive employee experience.    What This Role Does:     Provides guidance on general People policies, procedures, and practices.  Manages and monitors shared People inboxes and the People ticketing system to ensure timely responses, triage, follow-up, and resolution of employee inquiries.  Manages lower-complexity employee relations matters under the guidance of the PBP team, conducts fact-finding, documentation, and follow-up actions, assists with corrective action and performance documentation, coordinates ER case intake, tracking, and documentation management, schedules investigation meetings, interviews, and follow-up discussions, escalates complex, high-risk, or sensitive matters as appropriate, and conducts exit interviews in partnership with the dedicated PBP.  Provides tactical and administrative support to PBPs, coordinates workflows and supports execution of People initiatives and processes, supports adverse action background checks, completes employment verifications and unemployment claims, completes other operational processes, and partners with Payroll, Benefits, and other teams as needed.  Updates and maintains SOPs, process documentation, templates, and team resources; supports standardization and consistency across People processes; creates and analyzes Excel-based reporting, tracking, and trend identification; assists with reporting related to employee relations, engagement, compliance, and People operations; identifies operational gaps, trends, or process improvement opportunities and escalates as appropriate; and supports audit preparation, compliance reporting, and documentation.  Maintains confidentiality and supports compliance with People policies and employment practices; stays current on employment laws and People practices impacting assigned responsibilities.   Performs other duties as assigned.        What You Will Bring:    A high school diploma or equivalent is required; an associate’s degree preferably in human resources, business, or related field is preferred. Equivalent combinations of education and relevant experience will be considered.  A minimum of two (2) years of HR in employee relations, People operations, or related experience.  Experience supporting employees and managers in fast-paced, remote environments.  Working knowledge of federal and state employment laws, HR policies, and People practices.  Strong customer service and employee support mindset.  Ability to guide and support others through collaboration, including assisting teammates and contributing to shared processes, to foster a high-quality, team-oriented environment that drives results.  Excellent communication, relationship management, problem-solving, and follow-through skills.  Demonstrated ability to use discretion, maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.  Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.  Strong attention to detail and operational consistency.  Willingness and ability to work flexible hours as needed, and travel up to 10%, which may include occasional overnight travel.   Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and modern communication tools for virtual teams (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Slack).  Preferred:  Intermediate Excel and reporting skills is highly preferred.  Ability to identify trends, risks, and process gaps and escalate appropriately is highly preferred.  Experience updating process documentation and SOPs.    Physical Demands:    In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with documented disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship. Employees seeking accommodation should contact the People Department to initiate the interactive process.    Employees may experience the following physical demands for extended periods of time:     Sitting, standing, and walking (90-100%)  Keyboarding (95-100%)  Viewing computer monitor, tablet, and cell phone requiring close vision (70-90%)    Work Environment:    100% Remote with Travel: Work environment is primarily indoors (home office, customer or vendor sites, or other business meeting venues); travel may involve exposure to varying weather and temperature conditions, as well as driving and traffic hazards. Travel is required, approximately 10%, and may include overnight and out-of-state trips