Human Resources Generalist/Recruiter

Trade Supply Group (TSG) is a private equity with a portfolio of 3 business verticals specializing in the distribution of building materials in the NY metro area.

We are a dynamic, growth-oriented company that offers exciting career opportunities, believes in selling value, and doing whatever it takes for our customers. Our employees are ambitious, bright, hardworking, passionate, and have a strong desire to grow both professionally and personally. We work hard and have fun working together as a team and fulfilling TSG’s mission of growth at all levels throughout the business. With deep resources, longstanding brand histories and a dedicated commitment to customer services, TSG is an excellent choice to progress your career.

We are looking for an HR Generalist/Recruiter to join our HR team and support our Hardware & Bath Division. This is a fundamental role in the HR team and will be central to ensuring HR operational efficiency and provide HR support by acting as the first point of contact for employees and managers.

The HR Generalist/Recruiter will primarily research, develop, and implement effective recruiting and staffing strategies to attract and retain a diverse pool of qualified and capable talent for the organization. This person must have the flexibility to also assist HR Management in a generalist capacity to process payroll, enforce company policies and practices, ensure compliance with all state and federal employment laws, working to resolve employee concerns, partnering with managers to understand team needs.

Essential Job Functions

Recruitment:

• Works with hiring managers to coordinate full-cycle recruitment efforts by creatively source qualified candidates for a diverse range of levels and experiences, build strong relationships with both active and passive candidates and utilize multiple recruiting and sourcing techniques
• Responsible for general recruitment functions from start to finish which includes but is not limited to managing postings, conducting pre-screen interviews, scheduling interviews, pre-screening (set Up and Monitor Results - Reference Checks, Background Checks, Drug Screens).

On boarding/Off boarding

• Communicate all Staff Changes and coordinate with key areas (i.e. IT, Training)
• Draft and send out employment offer letter terms.
• Set up new hires (Obtain all IT set up needs, complete a staff change form so new hire is functional
• Review and verify new hire documents & payroll documents
• Document/File Resignation letters, conduct Exit Interviews and communicate responses
• Terminations – Assist with communication and preparation
• Communicate changes with IT and/or collect equipment
• Process unemployment claims, severance payments

Payroll

• Process and maintain payroll information as required, including data entry for all time and attendance, personnel transactions, such as new hire, termination, leave of absence, benefits, deductions, garnishments etc.
• Prepares and distributes payroll reports for Accounting

Employee Benefits & 401k Plan / Leave Administration:

• Assist in communication with Brokers on annual Benefit Plan renewals & negotiations
• Prepare for and attend Employee Open Enrollment Meetings & assist employees with enrollment
• Track eligibility and assist new hires with their benefit enrollment elections
• 401k Plan Administration
• Assist in the coordination of the following leave administration task;
• Medical / FMLA Leave - Issue FMLA documents, Physician's Certification Forms, Track Leave Period
• Short, Long Term Disability & Paid Family Leave
• Worker's Compensation - Process and manage claims for any workplace injuries

Employee Performance Management:

• Assist with Year-End performance review process
• Work to train managers and employees to use the Performance Review system
• Work with management team to effectively complete and deliver performance reviews

Employee Relations:

• Partner with management regarding employee relations issues, including concerns, complaints, and workplace conflicts.
• Conduct prompt, thorough, and impartial investigations into employee complaints (e.g., harassment, discrimination, policy violations), and document findings.
• Advise managers and supervisors on performance management, corrective action, and conflict resolution.
• Interpret and apply company policies, procedures, and employment laws to ensure fair and consistent practices.
• Support the development and implementation of employee relations programs, policies, and training.
• Partner with HR leadership and Legal (as needed) on complex or sensitive employee relations matters.
• Facilitate mediation and resolution between employees and/or management to promote positive outcomes.

Position Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of HR/Payroll administration experience including but not limited to payroll taxes, W-2, year-end processing, legal and benefit guidelines.
• Minimum 4-year college degree in Human Resources or equivalent
• Human Resources certification (SHRM, PHR) or Continuing Education a plus
• Previous experience with HRIS/Payroll software.
• Working knowledge of FLSA and Federal, State and Local tax regulations.
• Performs at a high level of accuracy and efficiency, is well organized and demonstrates ownership and initiative.
• Must be willing to occasionally travel to locations in New Jersey, Long Island and Connecticut.

Core Competencies:

• Ability to maintain discretion with confidential information.
• Strong organizational, prioritization and time management skills
• Solid follow up, documentation and recordkeeping practices
• Sharp critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and ability to use good judgement.
• Professional – sets example of appropriate conduct, image, etc.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Supports business heads and management team with a sense of urgency.
• Excellent written/verbal skills, comfortable presenting information and conducting one-on-one meetings.
• Proficient with Excel, Outlook, and HRIS platforms.
• Self-starter/disciplined, ability to work with little or no direction.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Recruiting: 2 years (Required)
• Human Resources: 4 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $75,000 - $85,000