Human Resources Generalist

Imagine being part of a company where your growth is valued and your journey is supported. Imagine yourself at Langley Federal Credit Union, where we're dedicated to shaping a meaningful path together. You belong at Langley.

Langley Federal Credit Union is one of the 100 largest credit unions in the United States with over $5B in assets and over 351,000 members. We are constantly growing and have recently expanded to neighboring states and other parts of Virginia.

Langley is committed to being the best place you will ever work, and it all begins with our comprehensive employee benefits package, which includes affordable medical, dental, and vision plans in addition to:

Investing in You:

• Educational Assistance, encompassing books, lab fees, registration costs, and more.
• Support for Student Loan Repayment.
• Abundant Career Growth Opportunities.

Time Off That Matters:

• Generous Paid Vacation that starts accumulating from day one, progressively increasing with every five years of service, up to a maximum cap.
• Celebrate 13 Paid Holidays, including your birthday and the day following Thanksgiving; enjoy Floating Holidays too!
• Paid Sick Time for all team members.

Financial Security:

• Highly competitive 401K plan featuring a 6% company match, with immediate vesting with a ROTH IRA option.
• Company-covered short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Complimentary Life Insurance and the choice of additional Voluntary Life Insurance.
• Flexible Health Care and Dependent Care benefits.

Job Summary:
The Human Resources Generalist Supports Langley's People Strategy by providing superior employee human resource service delivery to all employees. Coaches managers and employees in employment related situations. Assists as needed with processing payroll, benefits administration, managing employee documents, reporting, and regulatory requirements. Recommends activities and initiatives to enhance Langley culture through employee events. Partners with the Training and Development and Organizational Development departments to create an engaged workforce and great employee experience throughout the employment life cycle. Serves as a champion of the Langley culture and promotes a positive experience for Langley employees.

Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities:
* Ensures all human resource programs and actions follow organizational policies and relevant state and federal regulations (EEOC, FMLA, etc.).
* Serves as a key point of contact for employees and supervisors regarding leave requests, providing guidance on eligibility, documentation requirements, and facilitating effective communication.
* Responds to employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
* Collaborates with the external leave management vendor to ensure seamless administration of employee leave programs, including FMLA, ADA, and statutory leaves, maintaining accurate records and compliance.
* Participates in new hire orientation and ensures employees are well informed of human resource policies and benefits to enhance the employee experience.
* Coaches, counsels, and guides managers with respect to employee disciplinary actions, organizational changes, or other related issues.
* Conducts employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
* Assists in development and implementation of guidelines.
* Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
* Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
* Recommends new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of the department and services performed.
* Assists with payroll and benefits administration as needed.
* Undertakes special projects and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in business management, or another related field or an equivalent combination of education and working experience and training required.
* Minimum of two (2) years Human Resources experience including the processing of employee payrolls required.
* Intermediate skills in Excel required.
* SHRM CP/SCP or HRCI PHR/SPHR certification preferred.
* Experience in a Financial Institution preferred.

Our Keys to Success:
* Service Champion - Adopts a service orientation, building trusting relationships and delivering value for associates, members, and communities.
* Langley Ambassadors - Demonstrates a passion for Langley's vision, encouraging diversity, equity and inclusion while considering Langley's values when making decisions and taking accountability for delivering results.
* Agile in Action - Adapts to changes in the business, demonstrating innovation to improve Langley and advance the business into the future.
* Team Driven - Collaborates across Langley, communicating with transparency and prioritizing a team-based approach that delivers optimal outcomes for associates, members, and communities.
* Continuous Learners - Maintains an understanding of Langley's business and how value is delivered to members and actively pursues opportunities to grow oneself and strengthen the organization.

Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, speak, listen, and understand. The employee will be required to use their hands and arms to the fingers to operate standard office equipment such as a keyboard and mouse.

Working Conditions:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level within the work environment is typically moderate. The work environment is typically indoors and the temperature regulated.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of functions, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Functions, duties, and responsibilities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.