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Human Resources Generalist

3/30/2026

The Human Resource Generalist will manage daily HR functions, including recruitment, interviewing, administering pay and benefits, and enforcing company policies and practices. Key duties involve handling employee inquiries, managing disciplinary matters, investigations, and ensuring compliance with employment laws and regulations.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

51-200 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Merck Sharp & Dohme Federal Credit Union is a full-service financial institution that has been serving its members since 1950. Like other financial institutions, we offer a full range of products and services. Unlike for-profit banks, we are a not-for-profit Credit Union. Because we are not-for-profit, earnings are used to provide better rates on savings and loans, and additional products and services. Our Credit Union is staffed by professionals and governed by a volunteer board of directors, whom our members elect. Merck Sharp & Dohme FCU is one of the largest credit unions in Pennsylvania. Contact us for more information about the Credit Union. Mission Statement Empowering our members to achieve financial success.
About the Role

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POSITION DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Human Resources Generalist 

GRADE LEVEL: IX

DEPARTMENT: Human Resources 

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Reports directly to: Human Resources Manager

Function: The Human Resource Generalist will run the daily functions of the Human Resource (HR) department including hiring and interviewing staff, administering pay, benefits, and leave, and enforcing company policies and practices

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Must meet our service standards as evaluated by our internal and external members:

• I will greet you with a prompt, friendly welcome

• I will treat you with courtesy and respect

• I will offer you my undivided attention

• I will take ownership of situations and follow through

• I will provide accurate information and helpful solutions

• I will do all I can to improve your financial life

• I will thank you for your business

2. Recruits, interviews, and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.

3. Conducts or acquires background checks and employee eligibility verifications.

4. Implements and oversees employee recognition programs.

5. Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.

6. Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.

7. Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.

8. Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.

9. Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.

10. Performs other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies:

➢ Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

➢ Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.

➢ Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

➢ Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

➢ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

➢ Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.

➢ Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

➢ Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.

➢ Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

➢ Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organizations HRIS and talent management systems.

Positions Specifications

Education: Undergraduate degree or equivalent.

Experience: At least one year of human resource management experience preferred.

Skills: Must have good listening and communications skills; PC literate, excellent problem-solving and/decision making skills.


Key Skills
Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsNegotiationConflict ResolutionOrganizational SkillsAttention To DetailTime ManagementAnalytical SkillsProblem-SolvingIntegrityProfessionalismConfidentialityEmployment Law KnowledgeMicrosoft Office SuiteHRIS Proficiency
Categories
Human ResourcesAdministrative
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