Description

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.

Qualifications

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