Description

 The position is one of two HR Generalists reporting directly to the HR Manager

• Represent employees as their employee advocate,

• Legal and Regulatory Compliance,

• Workforce Planning including Recruitment and Selection,

• Employee Benefit Administration,

• Managing training & development program, including recordkeeping and course enrollment,

• Performance Management,

• Assist with Health and Safety Program,

• Assist with Maintenance of all employee records in the HRIS software, updating employee files and accurately

scanning & filing appropriate documentation,

• Back-up for processing payroll on a bi-weekly basis,

• Assist in managing employee timecards system,

• Provide various payroll reports to the accounting department in conjunction with the bi-weekly payroll,

• Research & provide employees with requested payroll information,

• Produce periodic payroll & census reports for accounting department, managers, state agencies, and

benefit vendors when requested,

• Assist with new hire onboarding,

• Ensure new hires submit their initial benefit elections in a timely manner,

• Ensure that accurate & timely information is provided to employees when requested,

• Track eligibility criteria, coverage, costs, plan changes, enrollment & re-enrollment, leaves of absences ( including

FMLA, personal, and military), and termination of coverage of benefits,

• Cost allocation of HR related bills/invoices, including invoices from benefit vendors, and submittal to Accounts

Payable in a timely manner,

• Assist employees with filing disability and life insurance claims

• Management of job board postings and the reviewing of applicants,

• Manage & distribute employee key cards for on-site building access,

• Reporting and assisting with worker’s compensation and company auto accident claim management,

• File required regulatory reports,

• Responsible for purchasing, organizing, and administering employee birthday cards and anniversary gifts

• Assist managers with employee disciplinary issues,

• Compiling employee data and preparing reports for special projects assigned to the department,

• Answering general employee questions and resolving employee issues,

• Complete verifications of employment,

• Assist in the HR Department with other tasks, as needed.

Qualities/Skills Needed

• Bachelor’s Degree in business related field preferred, but not required,

• Demonstrated ability to work with confidential information,

• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and through written word,

• Good functional knowledge of MS Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and other office software, including other MS products,

• The ability to effectively prioritize and manage time & multiple tasks when work is overflowing,

• Is consistent and dependable in terms of work schedule, attendance, follow-through, and meeting deadlines,

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative,

• The ability to handle complex and nuanced issues,

• Able to analyze all the information available when faced with a challenge, but is also able to make quick and effective decisions

 when needed,

• Strong organizational and administrative skills,

• Act as a role model in the work environment; adheres to high ethical standards,

• Bilingual in Spanish is a plus.