Overview

The HR Generalist is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources office and ensuring the effective implementation of services, policies, and programs. Reports directly to the HR Manager on the following functional areas: staffing (hourly & salary), employee/labor relations, health and welfare, compensation, employee development, and performance management. Assists and advises managers and supervisors regarding HR issues with continual emphasis on organizational improvement and high-performance.

Responsibilities

• Staffing, including recruitment of hourly and salaried positions; onboarding, performance review process; leave administration and job posting process.
• Employee Relations including coordination of employee functions, meetings, celebrations, recognition and service awards, exit interviews.
• Health and welfare administration including benefits open enrollment and annual compensation/benefit surveys.
• Assists with the planning and administration of HR policies and procedures; maintains compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment.
• Participates in developing department goals, objectives and systems to effect continual improvement in efficiency and services.
• Maintains Human Resource Information System records and files, including EV5 and Etime; provides administrative support to all HR functions.
• Serves as the back-up for hourly and salary payroll processing
• Community relations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR Management or related degree is preferred
• Demonstrated working knowledge of FMLA, HIPAA, COBRA and DOL guidelines and familiarity with applicable federal and state laws and benefits administration is required
• Experience in a manufacturing setting is preferred
• Payroll experience is preferred, especially with ADP.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• The successful candidate must maintain the highest level of integrity in the execution of his/her work, including handling matters requiring confidentiality.
• S/he must have demonstrated initiative, time management, project management, teamwork, and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written) are needed.