HR GENERALIST

Description

Summary:

Purpose of this position is to perform professional and analytical work in a variety of human resources program areas which may include one or more of the following: Payroll functions, Account Payables, benefits administration, recruitment, selection, classification, and labor & employee relations. Provides responsible staff assistance in the administration of a comprehensive human resources management program; and provides professional, effective and efficient service and assistance. Communicates area of assignment to employees including, health, dental, life, and disability insurance; light duty assignment and return to work programs; FMLA and retiree insurance; and family medical leave, labor and employee relations 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Full cycle payroll
• Develops and administers various human resources plans and procedures.
• Onboarding to include orientation and enrollments.
• Assist in the implementation and upkeep in the annually performance reviews, compensation program, & job descriptions updates    
• Performs benefits administration to include open enrollment and customer service questions
• Assist in the recruitment effort 
• Ensures compliance on posted materials, 401k, etc.
• Update employee records by recording changes including insurance coverage, loan payments, salary increases, terminations, transfers and promotions.
• Responsible for upkeep of comprehensive employee and payroll records
• Collect, compile and enter payroll data using appropriate software.
• Review and verify source documents, calculate and post payroll deductions, and process payroll by established deadlines.
• Investigate and correct payroll discrepancies and errors.
• Maintain accurate up to date employee records.
• Support and deliver HR driven projects or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate with HR Manager to plan and implement employee relations functions and continuous improvement efforts.
• Provides information to employees and others that require the use of judgment and the interpretation of policies, laws, rules and procedures. 
• Maintaining confidentiality concerning personnel actions, legal actions, termination and organizational plans. 
• Processes employee transactions, including new hires, merit and salary increases, 
• promotions, transfers and separations. 
• Support and participate in the plant’s safety process. 
• Provide information, assistance, and guidelines needed to comply with company policies, procedures, federal and state employment laws, and E.E.O.C regulations.
• Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned

Requirements

Knowledge/Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with all levels of management and employees.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills, must be methodical and have the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws & regulations.
• Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus, but not required
• Must be proficient in Microsoft office products

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of theories, principles and practices of human resources administration; benefits administration; Federal and State employment and payroll laws. 
• Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work with all levels of management and employees.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills, must be methodical and have the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws & regulations.
• Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification preferred.

Education and Experience:

• Full cycle Payroll
• Prior experience with NetSuite & Paylocity system strongly preferred
• A bachelor's degree preferred

Physical Demands:

• Required to lift up to 25 lbs.
• Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.

Work Environment:

• Primarily office environment, but may be required to be on plant facility and exposed to shop elements such as noise, dust, odors, fumes, oils.