Human Resources Generalist (Part-time)

SUMMARY: The part-time HR Generalist supports day-to-day human resources operations, ensuring compliance and supporting the development of a positive culture. This role involves a broad range of responsibilities, including supporting recruitment and onboarding, benefits administration, employee engagement, and HR reporting. The HR Generalist is a proactive, detail-oriented professional with strong communication and interpersonal skills and a strong understanding of HR best practices.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Administers and supports the implementation of human resources plans, policies, and programs across the organization.
• Manages and administers employee benefits programs, including enrollment, claims resolution, change reporting, and coordinating and communicating benefit information to employees.
• Coordinates and executes company-wide HR initiatives, events, and engagement programs.
• Processes bi-weekly payroll.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations; monitors legislative changes and adjusts practices accordingly.
• Conducts and assists with recruitment efforts, including job postings, candidate screenings, interview coordination, and onboarding.
• Maintains accurate and confidential employee records and HRIS data.
• Administers Workers’ Compensation claims and Unemployment claims, serving as the primary point of contact for external agencies and internal reporting.
• Reviews and approves HR-related Accounts Payable, including vendor payments and benefit invoices.
• Maintains and updates the employee handbook and other HR guidance in accordance with the law and company practices.
• Contributes to the development of department goals, objectives, and systems that support business strategy and employee engagement.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE AND ADDITIONAL SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field; 3-5 years of HR experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, and HRIS Systems (Paylocity preferred).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build trust and rapport across all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrates a high level of discretion and maintains strict confidentiality with all sensitive employee and company information.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills to support data-drive decision making.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: SHRM-CP certification is preferred.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK/LIFE BALANCE: Summit Brands offers an exceptional work environment with work/life balance, an outstanding benefits package, and opportunities for career development comparable to some of the industry’s finest. Our culture is unique with a blend of determined focus, wellness, fitness, and family.

WORK SCHEDULE: 29.5 hours per week onsite.