Human Resources Generalist

About Us

Ultralife Corporation is a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced power solutions, communications, and electronics systems. Serving customers in government & defense, medical, safety & security, energy, industrial, and robotics markets, we are strategically positioned across the Americas, Europe, and Asia to meet the needs of a worldwide customer base.

The Role

The HR Generalist is primary responsible for day to-day HR support to the organization, as well as HR and benefit administration within the Corporate HR Department. HR support will include front line employee relations, administration of HR policies and procedures, partnering with site HR Managers to provide first line employee relations, coordination of employee recruiting process, administrative support as well as coordinating employee events.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinates the hourly and temporary employee recruiting process for entire organization.  Works collaboratively with hiring manager (s) to source, screen, interview and recommend candidates for selection process.
• In collaboration with the Director of Corporate HR, is responsible for policy development, interpretation, review and updating.
• Assists with the 401(k)-plan administration to include non-discrimination testing, filing 5500, contribution changes and updates, employee education.
• Coordinates and responds to State Unemployment compensation requests.
• Manages the invoice reconciliation and billing process for payment to benefit providers
• In collaboration with Director of Corporate HR, coordinates the annual open enrollment activities; which may include ADP updates and programming; development and coordination of communication pieces; scheduling of employee/vendor meetings; participation in presentations
• Responsible for COBRA Administration
• Provides one on one support and counsel to employees regarding payroll and/or benefits
• Responsible for ensuring compliance to state and federal requirements such as I-9 documentation, E-Verification, Site specific New Hire and Annual notifications, Posting notifications and updates. 
• Maintains, administers and monitors all employee disability and/or FMLA requests.
• Provides employee relations support to hourly employee base.  Is available on a day-to-day basis for questions, is an available resource to all employees.
• Partners with Engineering to manage the Co-Op Program.
• Coordination of the employee events such as annual holiday celebrations, wellness events, and other recognition programs
• Provides backup payroll processing support, and back up for payroll auditing.
• Provide administrative support to the department (monthly reports, HR metrics, turnover statistics, headcount reports)

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Management, HR or related field preferred
• 2-5 years of experience, preferably in a manufacturing setting. 
• PHR certification a plus
• Microsoft Office suite experience required. 
• Proven experience facilitating training
• Knowledge and experience with HRIS, preferably ADP
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Excellent communication skills required

Equal Opportunity Employer
 Ultralife Corporation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you need assistance or accommodation during the application process, please contact our HR department at 315-332-7100.

The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, or other law.