Human Resources Generalist

Health Partners Management Group · Poplar Bluff, MO · 2 wk ago

Human ResourcesFull-time

Position Summary

The Human Resources Generalist supports the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources department with a primary emphasis on full-cycle recruiting, onboarding, payroll administration, employee recordkeeping, compliance, and employee support. This role serves as a key resource for employees and managers, ensuring HR processes are accurate, timely, confidential, and aligned with company policies and applicable employment laws.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Recruiting and Talent Acquisition

Manage full-cycle recruiting for assigned positions, including job postings, resume screening, candidate communication, interview coordination, offer preparation, and pre-employment processes.
Partner with managers to understand staffing needs, develop recruitment strategies, and ensure timely hiring decisions.
Maintain applicant tracking records and ensure recruiting practices are consistent, compliant, and well documented.
Support employer branding efforts by ensuring candidates receive professional, timely, and positive experience throughout the hiring process.

Payroll Administration

Prepare, review, and process payroll accurately and on schedule in accordance with company policies and applicable wage and hour requirements.
Maintain payroll records, employee deductions, tax-related information, direct deposit details, and other payroll data with a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.
Review timekeeping records, resolve discrepancies, and partner with managers to ensure timely approval of employee time.
Respond to employee payroll questions and research payroll issues promptly and professionally.
Support year-end payroll activities, reporting, audits, and documentation requests as needed.
Ensure HR and payroll practices comply with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and company policies.

Other duties may include but are not limited to:

Cooking
Onboarding and orientation of new hires
Maintaining accurate employee personnel files, employment records, and related documentation.
Aiding in benefits administration, employee changes, leave tracking, and employee status updates.
Serving as a resource for employees regarding HR policies, procedures, payroll, benefits, and general employment questions.
Assisting with employee relations matters by gathering information, documenting concerns, and escalating issues appropriately.
Supporting performance management, training initiatives, employee communications, and HR projects as assigned.
Aiding in required reporting, audits, record retention, and compliance documentation.
Recommend process improvements to strengthen HR, recruiting, payroll, and recordkeeping practices.

Required Skills/Abilities

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy, especially in payroll and employee records.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Professional, approachable, and service-oriented demeanor.
Ability to build effective working relationships with employees, candidates, managers, and external partners.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive employee matters.
Problem-solving skills and the ability to follow through on issues from start to resolution.
High level of integrity, discretion, and dependability.

Education/Experience

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, SHRM certification or a related field preferred; equivalent experience may be considered.
Two or more years of human resources experience, preferably with recruiting and payroll responsibilities.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment. The work is mainly sedentary, but may require walking, bending, standing, and/or carrying of light items.