HR Generalist

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide HR and administrative support in the day-to-day operations of the HR department for the facility (mainly the manufacturing employees)
• Respond to any employee questions regarding benefits policies and procedures. Act as a resource to employees and managers on policies and procedures.
• Interpret and apply human resource policies procedures and programs ensuring consistent application while working with management to provide solutions that balance business and employee needs in compliance with Company policy. Ensure all employees follow and adhere to company policies and procedures.
• Assist in providing support activities to improve employee satisfaction motivation and engagement of the business.
• Maintain and update employee information in payroll / HRIS system (ADP). This includes entering new hire and termination information updating employee personal information compensation and job title changes.
• Assist employees with questions on Time & Attendance Time Off Requests and use of payroll system.
• Provide HR support in the following areas : Timekeeping Benefits Administration Recruitment and Onboarding Leave management compliance with applicable policies and procedures and regulations training and assistance with payroll.
• Timekeeping tasks include : reviewing and auditing employee timesheets assigning and monitoring points and ensuring time off requests are entered and approved. Assist finance team with administration of payroll.
• Recruitment and onboarding tasks include : Selecting and interviewing of candidates preparing new hire orientation materials and conducting new hire orientations maintaining applicant database preparing and revising Job Profiles posting positions internally and externally scheduling interviews conducting references and background checks sending out offer letters to candidates informing job applicants about employment process and status of applications.
• Benefit administration tasks include : gathering and ensuring proper receipt of employee benefit paperwork processing new employee and open enrollment paperwork / termination paperwork changes and terminations of participants in all plans and conducting employee benefit & 401(k) meetings. Administering and managing FMLA STD and workers compensation claims in conjunction with companys return-to-work program.
• Training tasks include : conducting training scheduling participants in training sessions tracking and maintaining training records and ensuring required training records are received and database is updated. Will work with other Business Units to gather training records and assist in recordkeeping.
• Coordinate and facilitate employee and company events.
• Establish maintain and update all employee files. Ensure all recordkeeping requirements are adhered to and all files are in compliance with applicable legal requirements.
• Assist in performance management review functions including ensuring completion of and tracking and maintaining 90 day and annual reviews forms.
• Draft and prepare documents letters memos spreadsheets forms reports and training materials using Word Excel PowerPoint and the payroll / HRIS system (ADP). Complete employment verifications and other paperwork for credit bureaus unemployment office Department of Workforce Development and other outside organizations Tasks can be confidential in nature.
• Periodically perform I-9 audits and other audits of HR policies and practices.
• Assist in the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures. Provide recommendations to HR Manager on ways to improve processes and procedures.
• Ensure tasks are performed according to organizational requirements for quality management and environmental health and safety standards policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

1 year of relevant HR experience preferred especially in areas of employment law and benefit administration.

Previous experience in a fast-paced / manufacturing environment preferred. Experience with labor unions / labor relations preferred.

Excellent verbal and written comprehension and communication skills required. Must have the ability to thrive in a team environment have excellent attention to detail and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with the highest degree of integrity and confidentiality.

Must be able to follow procedures and work with readily available supervision.

Must have excellent computer skills including proficiency with various software programs (Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook).

Experience with ADP or other payroll / HRIS system highly preferred.

Must have the ability to independently organize work multitask be proactive and manage projects and priorities.

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

Bachelors Business degree in Business or Human Resources Required. 2 years HR experience in lieu of degree.

Job Type : Full-time

Benefits :

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Schedule :

8 hour shift

Monday to Friday

Work Location : In person

Key Skills

Employee Relations,Fmla,Employee Evaluation,Human Resources Management,Workers' Compensation Law,Benefits Administration,HRIS,Payroll,Employment & Labor Law,ADP,Human Resources,Recruiting

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1