Human Resources Generalist

Job Title

Human Resources Generalist

Location

Panama City, FL US (Primary)

Job Type

Full-time

Education

Associate Degree

Travel

None

Security Clearance Required

None

Job Description

INTENT AND FUNCTION OF JOB DESCRIPTION

This job description is a general description of the essential job functions and is not an employment contract. Position requirements, skills, and abilities included in this job description have been determined to be the minimal standards recommended for the position. Eastern Shipbuilding Group Inc. reserves the right to increase, modify, or reduce the position requirements, skills, and abilities included in this job description. The duties, responsibilities, and requirements described should not be interpreted as an all-inclusive or comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities that are associated with this job. All employees of Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc. are expected to perform the duties as assigned by Eastern Shipbuilding Group, Inc., supervisory/management personnel, regardless of job title or routine job duties.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose an undue hardship on Eastern Shipbuilding. The headings in this Job Description are for convenience only.

Job Summary

Responsible for performing human resources-related duties on a professional level and work closely with HR and Senior Level Management. This position carries out responsibilities in some or all of the following functional areas: benefits, ADA, employee relations, training, employment, affirmative action, leave of absence, recruitment and file maintenance, etc.

Job Duties

Assist with the administration of employee benefits programs including but not limited to, retirement plans, medical, dental, vision, life insurance plans, and temporary disability programs. Process and administer all Family Medical Leave Act and Leave of Absence requests and associated disability paperwork. Serve as a secondary contact for plan vendors and third-party administrators. Coordinate transfer of data to external contacts for services, premiums, and plan administration. Plan, organize, and facilitate all activities related to employee benefits. Audit and reconcile monthly billing invoices for all group plans. Prepare and process records, documents, correspondence, and other materials of a sensitive nature. Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations. Screen applicants, coordinate testing, schedule interviews, administer drug tests, schedule pre-employment physicals, and conduct new/rehire in-processing. Update and maintain employee personnel files and records to ensure their completeness and compliance with governing agencies. Maintain knowledge of current issues, Company Policies, and laws related to employment. Update and maintain HR information (HRIS) records and compile reports from the database. Counsel, process, and manage requests for Family Medical Leave (FMLA) and other Leave of Absence programs. Assist in the administration, tracking, and management of the Affirmative Action Plan (AAP).  Maintain and process notices of unemployment claims and potential charges in a timely, efficient manner; participate in unemployment hearings as necessary. Manage and track employee attendance, including absences, vacation, leave of absence, etc. Perform other duties as assigned. Regular attendance at work and the ability to work flexible hours, including overtime, weekends, and holidays.

Duration: More than 150-days Hours per week: 40 Salary: Salary commensurate with skills and experience

 

Job Requirements

Qualifications

Education/Experience: Associate degree plus a minimum of 5 years of Human Resources and Benefits experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Required Skills

• Intermediate level Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, general business periodicals, professional documents, insurance plans, Company policies/procedures, and governmental regulations. • Effectively present information and respond to questions from senior management, employees, applicants, government officials, and the public. • Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal, or diagram form. • Add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure. • Integrity, flexibility/adaptability, initiative, interpersonal skills, attention to detail and multi-tasking. • Maintain the confidential integrity of details pertaining to Eastern Shipbuilding Group.

Desired Skills  Bi-lingual English/Spanish.

We are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers, committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under state or local law.