General Description: Responsible for day-to-day HR functions for a specified business unit. Provide proactive and effective HR consulting, guidance, and counsel to managers. Includes talent acquisition and retention, performance management, and compensation administration. Ensure that people-related decisions are in compliance with all applicable laws and USI policies.  
Responsibilities:• Partner with Regional Human Resources Officer and legal counsel to ensure company compliance to all federal, state, and local laws.• Partner with management to resolve employee relations issues. • Provide effective coaching to managers on performance management and other HR related topics.• Manage HR Information system record changes. • Facilitate the coordination of training programs.• Effective onboarding of new hires.• Assist managers with Company performance and compensation management cycle. Educate employees and managers on the process.  • Work with centralized benefits team in administration of employee leaves of absence. Administer workers’ compensation claims.• Facilitate formal corrective actions up to and including terminations.• Manage employee off-boarding as necessary. Conduct exit interviews.• Partner with HR colleagues in rolling out company initiatives. 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:• 5 years + as Human Resources Generalist. Comprehensive understanding of HR Practices.• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or related field preferred.• Certification in Human Resources (PHR or SHRM-CP) preferred, but not required.• Competence in employee relations with strong communication skills. Effective management of confidential information. • Strong verbal/written communication and presentation skills.• Ability to make recommendations to resolve problems and ensure policies are upheld.• Must be successful working independently with limited supervision.• Proficient with internet-based programs and Microsoft Office products, including Excel. HRIS system experience preferred.