What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Generalist position at BCTS?
We are seeking a proactive and forward-thinking HR Generalist to join the BCTS Corporate HR function in Lenexa, KS. As a newly created role, this position offers a tremendous opportunity to participate in shaping the future of BCTS Corporate HR in support of business growth.
Reporting directly to our VP of Human Resources, you will be responsible for a wide range of exciting HR initiatives, including onboarding and offboarding processes, training and development, managing employee benefits, conducting open enrollment, and ensuring compliance with HR regulations, policies, and procedures. Knowledge and hands-on experience working with an HRIS are required.
Key Responsibilities
Skills & Qualifications
Learn more about BCTS at: www.bctsco.com
Reporting directly to our VP of Human Resources, you will be responsible for a wide range of exciting HR initiatives, including onboarding and offboarding processes, training and development, managing employee benefits, conducting open enrollment, and ensuring compliance with HR regulations, policies, and procedures. Knowledge and hands-on experience working with an HRIS are required.
Key Responsibilities
- Policy Development: Collaborate on the creation and implementation of innovative HR policies and procedures that enable business success, including handbook review and revision.
- Benefits Administration: Administer employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), leave administration, and other related plans. Coordinate and support the annual benefits open enrollment process, providing guidance and answering employee questions.
- Onboarding & Offboarding: Lead and manage the onboarding process for new hires and ensure a smooth offboarding experience for departing employees.
- Compliance: Ensure we remain ahead of the curve on employment laws and regulations, including training requirements.
- HR Data Management & Reporting: Collect, organize, and secure HR data to ensure it is accessible, accurate, and compliant with laws and regulations. Support reporting activities as required.
- Employee Relations: Act as a point of contact for employee inquiries regarding HR policies, benefits, payroll, and other HR-related topics.
- Training & Development: Contribute to and execute training and development programs/initiatives in close partnership with colleagues and vendors.
- Payroll: Collaborate with the Payroll team to support payroll processing, including timekeeping, payroll changes, and compliance with payroll policies.
- HR Projects: Participates in HR projects and other related activities as required.
Skills & Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Experience: 3-5 years of HR experience and a passion for innovation and excellence.
- HRIS Expertise: Experience leveraging technology to drive HR initiatives.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a strong attention to detail.
- Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Detail Orientation: Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy in work.
- Organizational Skills: Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Collaboration: Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders, including employees, managers, and external partners.
- Adaptability: Willingness and ability to adapt to changing priorities, processes, and technologies.
- Emotional Intelligence: Ability to empathize with employees, manage conflicts, and maintain confidentiality.
- Proactivity: Proven ability to anticipate and prevent problems rather than just reacting to them.
- Continuous Learning: Commitment to staying up-to-date on HR trends, laws, and best practices.
- Payroll Experience (Preferred): Familiarity with payroll processes is a plus.
- Professionalism: Approaches others in a tactful manner, reacts well under pressure, treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position, accepts responsibility for own actions, and follows through on commitments.
Learn more about BCTS at: www.bctsco.com