Description

Position Summary

The Human Resource Generalist is responsible for supporting various human resources functions within the organization, including benefits, compliance, recruiting, payroll and compensation. The HR Generalist will work closely with and report to the Director of HR to contribute to the overall success of the HR department. The ideal candidate is highly organized with a strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a passion for customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated and effective HR support to employees that covers payroll, benefits, onboarding/offboarding, and all other employee-relations matters.

• Assist in talent acquisition and recruitment processes, including drafting job descriptions, coordinating interviews, and moving the talent pipeline towards a successful offer.

• Assist with payroll to ensure it is produced in a timely manner in line with reporting deadlines.

• Maintain HRIS records and compile reports for various departments, auditors, compliance agencies, industry benchmarking surveys, etc. within regular reporting periods.

• Partner with management on performance management, engagement and team member development.

• Provides guidance, support, updates and development of HR policies and procedures, internal and external audits, compilation, interpretation, and consistency, reducing legal risks and ensuring compliance.

• Respond to and track unemployment claims.

• Partner with the Safety Department to administer workers’ compensation claims.

• Maintain credibility with employees throughout the organization by serving as an effective listener and problem solver of employee related issues.

• Work collaboratively and effectively across all HR functions to drive HR priorities and initiatives.

• Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5-7 years in experience in human resources.

• Bachelors degree required, preferably in human resources.

• High level of interpersonal skills and professionalism to handle sensitive and confidential situations and detailed documentation.

• High proficiency in Microsoft applications (such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).

• HRIS systems experience, Paylocity preferred.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work as part of a team.

• Solid understanding/experience with human resources and payroll processes, benefit & compensation administration, recruitment & onboarding processes, handling employee relations issues, organizational planning & development, FMLA/leave administration, employment law compliance (FLSA, ADEA, EEO, ADA, FMLA etc.), performance management, employee development, corrective action, employee investigations, regulatory reporting.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Job is classified as light physical work in an office setting involving sitting, with intermittent periods of stooping, walking and standing.

• Occasionally may be required to lift, carry, push or pull 10-25 pounds.