What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resource Generalist position at Sev-Rend Corporation?
Description
Sev-Rend Corporation is a printing and manufacturing company leading the industry in tag and label application, flexible packaging, and product identification. We are looking for hardworking and driven individuals interested in helping us uphold our longstanding commitment to our customers through quick lead times and superior quality.
Our Culture
At Sev-Rend Corporation we exist to make people’s lives better. We encourage our people to reach for their full potential professionally and personally. We drive the success of our company through employee involvement. We value:
- Compassion – To empathize with others who are needing assistance and feel compelled to help.
- Humility – Thinking about oneself less and having a focus on others.
- Inspiration – Something that moves someone to act, create, or feel an emotion.
Overview
The HR Generalist plays a key role in supporting Sev-Rend’s people operations and ensuring a positive, compliant, and high-performing workplace. This role is responsible for a broad range of HR functions, including recruitment support, onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, HR compliance, training coordination, and maintaining accurate employee data. The HR Generalist serves as a trusted resource for employees and supervisors and helps uphold Sev-Rend’s values through consistent HR practices.
Responsibilities
Talent Acquisition & Onboarding
- Support full-cycle recruitment, including job postings, screening applicants, coordinating interviews, and partnering with hiring managers.
- Oversee new hire onboarding and orientation to ensure a positive, compliant start for all employees.
- Maintain job descriptions and assist with internal mobility processes.
Employee Relations & Communication
- Serve as a primary point of contact for employee questions related to HR policies, benefits, PTO, and general employment matters.
- Provide guidance to supervisors and employees while helping foster a respectful and inclusive work environment.
- Support conflict resolution and escalation processes as needed.
HR Operations & Compliance
- Maintain employee records within the HRIS (Paylocity) to ensure accuracy, confidentiality, and data integrity.
- Review payroll batches for accuracy and serve as processing backup.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws, including FMLA, ADA, wage & hour, and safety-related requirements.
- Assist in documenting, updating, and communicating HR policies and procedures.
Benefits & Leave Administration
- Administer employee benefits, including enrollments, changes, and annual open enrollment activities.
- Manage PTO tracking, attendance records, and leave-of-absence processes, ensuring timely communication and documentation.
- Collaborate with benefits vendors and assist employees in resolving benefit-related questions.
Training & Development
- Coordinate and track required trainings across the organization.
- Support leadership in identifying training needs and implementing development programs.
HR Reporting & Metrics
- Gather, track, and analyze HR metrics such as turnover, headcount, recruiting KPIs, and engagement data.
- Prepare reports to support leadership decision-making and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Proven experience as an HR Generalist
- Understanding of general human resources policies and procedures
- Good knowledge of employment/labor laws
- Working knowledge of MS Office; HRIS systems (e.g. Paylocity) will be a plus
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Aptitude in problem-solving
- Desire to work as a team with a results driven approach
- Degree in Human Resource Management or relevant field
- Additional HR training will be a plus
Sev-Rend Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employees and applicants for employment will not be discriminated against on the basis of age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sex, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, marital status, citizenship status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law in any employment decisions.
Salary : $55,000 - $65,000
