Human Resources Generalist

Why Per Mar Security?

Work with the best! Per Mar Security, an industry leader in providing integrated security solutions, is seeking hardworking, motivated people. We are looking for a motivated, friendly, and efficient Generalist to join our HR Team!

Per Mar Security Services has been a family-owned and operated, full-service security company since its inception in 1953. We provide security officers, electronic security, fire alarm, and background and investigative services, serving customers in 9 states throughout the Midwest region.

The HR Generalist will:

• Support assigned branches, primarily focusing on employee relations, compliance, policy adherence, and daily branch support.
• Work closely with Human Resources Leadership in developing, implementing, and evaluating ongoing HR policies, programs, functions, and activities.

Additional Functions and Responsibilities:

• Coordinate all unemployment issues with branch personnel, effectively respond to claims, and serve as the client contact with the unemployment vendor.
• Assist with the completion of EEO-1 and VETS 100 reports and other related reports.
• Working along with the Benefits team to provide guidance to assigned branches with ADA or FMLA employment accommodations.
• Working along with Human Resources Leadership, investigate employee complaints as received, coordinating with branch management and other employees as required.
• Working along with Human Resources Leadership, respond to EEOC, Civil Rights, or other employment claims.
• Travel to Per Mar markets as necessary in order to provide HR support for branch personnel.
• Assist in processing and/or onboarding new employees at Per Mar Center as requested.

Education and/or Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or Business strongly preferred.
• Minimum 3 years Human Resources experience (preferably exempt level) with emphasis in HR Generalist and Employee Relations duties preferred.
• Previous experience in a field with an employee population that requires licensing and/or certification is preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Solid working knowledge of Employment Law required.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality of employee information is required.
• Must have excellent attention to detail on a consistent basis.
• Above-average proven organizational skills required.
• Must have the ability to adjust to high-volume work periods and deadlines.
• Ability to interact in person or by phone with all levels of employees and candidates in a professional manner.
• Ability to professionally distance work relationships from personal relationships.
• Ability to travel for day trips and overnights to Per Mar Branches and markets (20%) as necessary.

Licenses/Certifications:

• PHR/SHRM-CP and/or SPHR/SHRM-SCP Certification preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, submit to a Company Motor Vehicle Report; the report results must meet Company standards.