Human Resource Generalist

Brief Overview

The Human Resource Generalist supports the ECRM in managing the day-to-day operations of the HR Department while fostering a positive, pro-employee culture. They support and manage the administration of HR policies, procedures, and programs, including payroll administration, recruiting/talent acquisition, maintaining employee records within the HRIS, and assisting with onboarding processes.

Responsibilities

• Processes the company’s weekly payroll, ensuring timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions.
• Administers health and welfare plans, including enrollments, changes, and terminations through the Ceridian Payroll HRIS.
• Processes required documents through payroll and insurance providers to ensure accurate record-keeping and proper deductions are updated.
• Administers all onboarding activities for new hires, including the completion of all required pre-hire documents.
• Assists with the recruitment and staffing of non-exempt level positions and occasionally exempt level positions.
• Ensures adequate training in areas such as new employee orientation, safety training, management training, benefits, etc.
• Provides policy and procedure explanation and employee benefits information to newly hired employees as well as current employees when needed.
• Administers coaching/counseling and/or discipline as appropriate.
• Maintains a positive and effective relationship with the workforce in an effort to accomplish business goals.
• Manages attendance programs for hourly employees as well as leave administration (FMLA, STD, LTD) for all employees.
• Aids in the implementation of HR programs at the assigned plant locations.
• Performs a variety of administrative duties for the Human Resources Manager.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, or related field (Preferred)
• 1-3 years Minimum 3 years of progressive HR Experience with Bachelor’s Degree, or 4 years HR experience without Bachelor’s Degree (Required)

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. (High proficiency)
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills (High proficiency)
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. (High proficiency)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. (High proficiency)
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate. (High proficiency)
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality. (High proficiency)
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations. (High proficiency)
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS system. (Medium proficiency)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. (Medium proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• SHRM-SCP (Preferred)
• Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)-HRCI (Preferred)
• Professional in Human Resources (PHR)-HRCI (Preferred)