HR Generalist

Job Purpose

• Assist in developing and executing personnel procedures and policies, providing guidance and interpretation for operations
• Participate in development of HR objectives and systems, including metrics and standard reports for ongoing organization requirements
• Assist in administering benefits, compensation, and employee performance programs
• Suggest new procedures and policies to continually improve efficiency of the HR department and organization, and to improve employee experience
• Ensure legal compliance of HR regulations and applicable employment laws in Lebanon, and update policies and/or procedures as required

Main Responsibilities

• Prepare paperwork, schedule, and facilitate smooth new hire onboarding process, coordinating with cross-functional departments to deliver an exceptional first-day experience
• Handle all administrative tasks for onboarding, new hire orientation, and exit interviews, including entering data into HR Database / Reports
• Provide an effective and dedicated HR advisory service to employees in relation to absence and health issues, conduct and capability, grievance matters, organizational change, and all other employee-relations matters
• Be the primary backup for payroll processing, including; bi-weekly and semi-monthly updates to employee files, tracking vacation/sick leave, importing expense reimbursements, inputting exceptions, and benefit changes
• Assist in the communication, interpretation, and upkeep of employee handbook, employee directory, and organizational chart, and contributes to the development of policies

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, business, or a related field

Skills & Abilities:

• Advanced knowledge of MS Office, and comfortable learning new technical systems as needed
• Excellent communication skills, interpersonal skills, ethics, and cultural awareness
• Resourceful, problem-solving aptitude and thorough knowledge of HR procedures and policies
• Strong detail-oriented and resourceful mindset
• Knowledge of HR federal laws and regulations

Experience:

• Proven experience working in an HR department
• Similar related experience in an NGO is a must
• Additional HR training or experience is a plus