Based out of the Atlanta Regional Support Center, the Human Resources Generalist oversees the administration of all policies relating to all phases of Human Resources and supports 400 field personnel between Georgia and Florida. This individual carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the company’s policies, applicable laws, and activities, such as employment, training, employee relations, and communications for the branch location by performing the following duties:

PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT

• Plans, schedules, and conducts new employee training and orientation for branch and field personnel. Assists in administering on-the-job, in-service, refresher, and remedial training as required.
• Coordinates management training in interviewing, hiring, terminations, promotions, performance review, safety, and sexual harassment with the Director of Human Resources.
• Oversees employee engagement activities such as employee appreciation events, performance, and tenure recognition.
• Provides coaching and conducts regularly scheduled meetings with the branch’s Human Resources personnel to exchange information and provide ongoing support and problem solution.

EMPLOYEE RELATIONS

• Advises management in appropriate resolution of employee relations issues; drafts counseling documents and participates in disciplinary procedures.
• Responds to inquiries regarding personnel policies, procedures, and programs.
• Prepares employee separation notices and related documentation and conducts exit interviews to determine reasons behind separations.
• Represents the organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations.
• Prepares reports and recommends procedures to reduce absenteeism, promote retention, and lower turnover.
• Communicates regularly with the Vice President and General Manager on all branch-related matters that may affect day-to-day operations.

COMPLIANCE

• Ensures compliance with state (GA & FL) and federal regulations and company policies and procedures.
• Participates in company Quality Assurance initiatives, including record-keeping, training, and auditing.
• Keeps records of personnel transactions such as hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, separations/terminations, and employee statistics for government reporting.
• Records and tracks EEO data relative to new employee applicant flow data; Maintains new applications as specified by the EEO Administrator.

BENEFITS

• Communicates and administers benefits programs such as life, health, dental and disability insurance, pension plans, vacation, sick leave, leaves of absence, and employee assistance.
• Participates in company-wide Human Resources initiatives and projects; assists with implementations at the Branch Operations level.

The Ideal Candidate
If you are an experienced, proven Human Resources professional who is passionate and ready to take on the challenge of leading in a complex, diverse, people-first culture, then you have what it takes to be a successful Human Resources Generalist. Job requirements include:

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  Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of three years of human resources management experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Membership in the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM). PHR or SPHR certification preferred.
• Intermediate to advanced experience with Human Resource Information Software (HRIS), workforce management technology, MS Office, internet programs, order processing systems, and Security Management System (SMS).
• Up to 20 percent travel.

About Walden Security: Setting the Standard by Setting the Example®
Established in 1990 by law enforcement professionals Amy and Michael S. Walden, CPP, Walden Security is a privately-held, family-owned and -operated company, and has grown to become one of the largest and most respected security services firms in the United States. Headquartered in Chattanooga, Tennessee with 6,000 employees, Walden Security provides integrated contract security services through physical and virtual guarding to commercial and government clients in 37 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico. Walden Security is also the nation’s largest WBENC-Certified Women’s Business Enterprise specializing in security services, one of the nation’s only security firms with an ISO® 9001:2015 Certified Quality Management System, and is a Training Top 125 award recipient for the last three consecutive years.

Join our Team

Be proud of where you work. Walden Security is one of the nation's largest privately-held security companies, providing a range of security services for commercial and government properties. Right now, we’re seeking inspired, motivated, and customer service-oriented people to add to our team. Security experience is not required: Walden welcomes a diversity of professional backgrounds, and we’ll make sure you have the support and training you need to be successful.

If you’re ready to embark on a meaningful career with one of the nation’s most dynamic and fastest-growing security companies, apply with Walden Security today.

Why Walden?

Walden Security is a family-owned and operated business, and that’s how we treat our employees: like family — because we know that by taking care of our people, they, in turn, will take better care of our clients.

We seek out people who are motivated, eager to learn, committed to serving our officers and clients, and always doing what’s right. We provide the resources, support, and training that you need to be successful. We offer every employee generous benefits, as well as opportunities for career growth.

We build on success by continuing to develop our people so that they have opportunities to grow within our organization, which is why we’re an award-winning employer, with one of the highest retention rates in the industry.