What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Generalist position at Vitan Equipment?
** This is an onsite role in our South Plainfield, NJ branch with 20% travel to Middle River, MD, Lancaster, PA and Buffalo, NJ **
Job Summary:
This role is responsible for acting a liaison between managers and employees throughout all our but predominantly the Michigan branches, creating trusting partnerships. This role oversees all aspects of human resources and collaborates with all departments to provide the best employment experience.
Principle Responsibilities:
- Maintain records, files, documents, and reports for Human Resources.
- Coordinate and conduct employee onboarding, HR orientation, training, and other HR tasks.
- Work with HR leadership on write-ups and administering disciplinary actions, such as documented verbal and written warnings or terminations.
- Assist in employee benefits enrollment, changes, and inquiries.
- Communicate and explain organizational policies, procedures, laws, standards, or regulations as needed.
- Conduct and create employee training programs or workshops.
- Work with the HR team to field employee complaints, conduct investigations, and provide recommendations for disciplinary actions.
- Serve as a link between management and employees by handling questions and helping resolve work-related problems.
- Participate in employee retention activities and identify ways to maintain/r.
- Develop methods to monitor and improve employee retention.
- Collaborate with internal teams and departments on employee events.
- Other tasks/functions/projects as assigned.
- 20% Michigan travel
Education/Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent, bachelor’s degree preferred
- Minimum of 3 years’ human resource experience
- Previous experience working in materials supply handling a plus
- Ability to maintain and handle confidential information discreetly
- Attention to detail and accuracy is essential for this role
- Ability to think analytically
- Excellent interpersonal and verbal communication skills
- Highly motivated, well-organized, and quality focused
- Proficient in MS Office Suite required
- Experience with ADP Workforce Now a plus
- Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, both oral and written
- Must be a team-oriented professional who can handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
- A demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment, to be proactive, to work independently of day-to-day supervision