Description

• The HR Generalist reports to the HR Manager and will assist in planning, organizing, coordinating and conducting Human Resources functions.

• Acquire background checks and employee eligibility verifications.

• Assist with new hire orientation by administering and explaining all employee health and wellness benefits to employees; serves as the liaison between the benefit providers and Bacon employees

• Ensures compliance with ACA employer requirements and maintains all required plan documents, review and audits monthly invoices from providers

• Ensures the accuracy of all benefit enrollments and provide vendors with accurate eligibility information

• Distributes all required benefits notifications and enrollment materials to eligible employees

• Manages the open enrollment process, determines eligibility, and enrolls new hires based on qualified lifestyle changes

• Contributes in the reviews and distributes benefit communication materials and conducts benefit meetings and orientations throughout the year

• Responds to 401K retirement program inquiries from employees relating to enrollment, plan changes, and contribution amounts; manages the annual catch-up contribution enrollment

• Conducts department benefit audits and verifies carrier records and file feeds

• Responsible for all employee health records and ensures compliance with regulatory agencies to include OSHA, CDC, Texas State Workers Compensation, and AOPO / CMS standards including worker’s compensation

• Effectively interprets federal requirements and company policy, administers LOA and FMLA, obtains and maintains all required FMLA documentation

• Collaborates with Payroll regarding pay and monitoring accruals and hours during LOA’s and benefit deductions

• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.

• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.

• Supports the HR Manager in all areas of administrative services and special projects as needed and performs other duties as assigned. 

Requirements

• Ability to handle and maintain confidential information.

• Knowledge of local, state, federal and even multinational employment laws.

• Excellent oral and written communication

• Aptitude in overseeing employee benefits.

• 1-3 years of relevant experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, or related field