Summary :
The Human Resources & Training Generalist is responsible for supporting all aspects of the human resources and training functions.
Responsibilities include : supporting all generalist activities including but not limited to Employee Relations, Recruitment / Retention Planning, Compensation, Benefits, Organization and Development, Payroll Management, and Training Administration.
Interfaces openly and effectively with human resources team to coordinate company-wide human resources initiatives.
Job Responsibilities :
Employee Relations
- Coordinate new hire materials, send out new hire notifications, coordinate drug & alcohol pre-screening.
- Responsible for new hire entry into Human Resources Information System (HRIS)
- Owns the dialogue around benefits, payroll and employment administration directly with employees upon hire.
- Responsible for being the face of the HR department and for the facilitation of getting responses to employee questions / concerns.
Payroll
- Review hours and pay data, and detect and reconcile payroll discrepancies
- Process and post payroll to issue employee paychecks and ACH payments
- Complete verification of employment forms as requested by third parties
- Manage all requests for payroll issues (new hires, terminations, W-2 changes, etc.)
- Prepares semi-monthly reports to the Accounting department.
- Submit semi-monthly 401k and HSA contributions to third parties
- Provides payroll information by answering questions and requests from the employees.
- Maintain employee confidence and protects payroll operations by keeping information confidential.
Training
- Analyzing training needs to develop new training programs or modify and improve existing programs.
- Conduct or arrange for ongoing technical training and personal development classes for staff members.
- Plan, develop, and provide training and staff development programs.
- Assures maintenance of training records and data.
Employment / Recruiting
- Determine appropriate recruiting strategies based on position competencies and requirements
- Perform targeted candidate searches using active and passive sourcing strategies including : internal talent; employee referrals;
LinkedIn; community outreach; networking; job boards, and social media.
Conduct phone screens, assessment interviews and facilitate candidate feedback process
Benefits Administration
- Act as benefits contact for employees regarding all aspects of enrollment, changes, etc.
- Assists with managing and administering employee benefits and compensation programs, including benefits, health, flexible spending and compensation plans, and 401k.
Compliance
- Has basic understanding of all US and local laws as it relates to Employment Practice and Payroll
- Assists with ensuring that all Federal, State, and local posting requirements are satisfied at all locations.
Education, Experience and Skills Required :
- Bachelor’s degree
- PHR / SHRM-CP certification (preferred)
- Must be multi-tasking, detail oriented, and a collaborative team player
- Experience with Excel, and other Microsoft applications
- High-energy, proactive self-starter with drive, and initiative
- Ability to think critically
- Strong collaboration and communication skills
- Familiarity with HR, payroll technology and payroll processes
- Working knowledge of payroll processing, tax principles, wage and hour law.
Travel Requirement :
- Travel might be required up to 25%.
- Other duties as assigned.
Physical Capabilities and Requirements :
- Majority of day spent sitting at a desk
- Lifting : less than 10 pounds