What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Generalist position at W H Bagshaw?
Do you love keeping things organized, supporting employees, and making sure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes? If so, this role is for you! We’re looking for someone who thrives on structure, enjoys helping people, and doesn’t mind handling a variety of tasks—from payroll to policy updates. You’ll be a key player in our team, working closely with leadership to support our employees while also keeping our HR operations running efficiently. Sound like a great fit? Read on!
Responsibilities:
- Administer weekly payroll for approximately 40 full-time employees
- Manage employee benefits, including enrollments and updates
- Screen and interview candidates, assist with onboarding
- Maintain personnel records
- Oversee employee training and conduct annual required policy-related training
- Administer pay increases and maintain compensation records
- Update policies as needed to ensure compliance and best practices
- Assist with annual reviews, coaching, and disciplinary matters
- Manage workers compensation claims and maintain related OSHA records
- Participate in quarterly safety meetings, and participate in audits on shop floor
- Participate in Strategic Planning
- Represent company at career & job fairs, as well as industry related events
- Other HR-related duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Minimum 2 years of HR experience required
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Proficiency with HR software and Google Workspace (docs, sheets, forms, etc)
- Strong communication skills and a customer-service mindset
- Experience in payroll processing and benefits administration preferred
- Experience with AI a plus
This is a fully onsite, full-time role.
Our office staff follows a 9/80 work schedule:
Monday–Thursday: 8am to 5pm
OFF Alternating Fridays; 8am to 4pm for “ON” Fridays
For full-time employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that is 100% employer-paid, including:
- Medical Insurance: Monthly medical premiums are fully covered by the employer and include an HSA contribution weekly!
- Dental & Vision Insurance: Employee coverage is fully paid, with the option to add dependents through a small weekly payroll deduction.
- NHPFML, Long Term Disability & Life Insurance: NHPFML and long-term disability coverage, as well as life insurance, are fully employer-paid.
- 401(k) Match: We match 50% of employee contributions, up to 6% of salary.
- Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holidays: PTO accrual increases with years of service, plus 9 paid holidays annually.
Located in Hudson, NH