What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Generalist position at Commonwealth Business B?
POSITION OVERVIEW
The HR Generalist is responsible for performing HR-related duties on a professional level and works closely with senior HR management in supporting designated geographic regions. This position carries out responsibilities in the following function areas: payroll support, onboarding, policy implementation, recruitment/employment, and employment law compliance, etc.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assists with executing the bi-weekly payroll functions in compliance with external regulations and internal policies for the entire organization; including entering of data into payroll software, changing recurring earning and deductions, maintaining all changes to payroll records, tracking and entering all commissions and bonuses and maintaining PTO plans
- Recruits, interviews, and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings
- Assists with job posting and advertisement processes
- Counsel candidates on the interview and hiring process
- Organizes and attends job fairs, campus events, and other networking opportunities
- Arranges meeting locations, travel, and/or accommodations for applicants and company managers when necessary
- Follows up with clients or hiring managers after the interview process to determine whether a placement can be made; collects feedback when placement is unsuccessful.
- Administers health and welfare plans, including enrollments, changes, and terminations. Processes required documents through payroll and insurance providers to ensure accurate record-keeping and proper deductions
- Performs customer service functions by answering employee requests and questions
- Completes Forms I-9, verifies I-9 documentation, and maintains I-9 files
- Submits online investigation requests and assists with new-employee background checks
- Conducts audits of payroll, benefits, or other HR programs and recommends corrective action
- Assists with processing of terminations.
- Makes photocopies; mails, scans, and emails documents; and performs other clerical functions
- Prepares new-employee files
- Prepares Job Descriptions
- Prepares Organization Charts
- Implements new hire orientation
- Complies fully with all Bank policies and procedures as well as all regulatory requirements (e.g. Bank Secrecy Act, Anti-Money Laundering, Code of Conduct, etc.). Must complete all required training
- Other projects and duties as assigned by the Human Resources Manager
SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited 4-year university in Business Administration or related field
- Minimum of 3 years of generalist experience managing the HR function in a medium to large corporation
- Payroll experience with ADP a plus
- Familiarity with laws, regulations, and best practices applicable to hiring and recruitment
- Current Human Resources certification is strongly preferred
- Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn applicant-tracking software or other recruitment systems
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
- Bilingual in Korean and English preferred
