What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Generalist position at Gowan Company?
This position is under direct supervision of the General Manager. The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for performing HR-related duties on a professional level and works closely with the General Manager. The position implements responsibilities in the following functional areas: benefits administration, payroll, employee relations, policy implementation, training, recruitment, and performance management.
\n- Coordinate new hire orientation, benefits open enrolment and company events.
- Coordinating employee benefit eligibility, enrollments, termination, and payments.
- Conduct investigation into employee complaints/concerns and issue disciplinary correction as needed.
- Prepares a variety of reports, documents, of a confidential and non-confidential nature.
- Ensure compliance with Federal/State regulation concerning company employment practices.
- Manage the administration of FMLA, unemployment claims, and PTO tracking.
- Assist foreman/supervisor evaluate, approve, and process employee termination.
- Post employee job opening (internal/external) and assist in the recruiting process.
- Assist the EHS dept. administered Drug Screen testing (pre-employment, random, etc).
- Provide written/verbal verification of employment to various organizations.
- Answer employee questions/concerns about company polices/procedures.
- Maintain the strictest confidentiality at all times on matters pertaining to employees and company.
- Maintain employee personnel and medical files in compliance with HIPAA.
- Translate of forms, memos, posting, and correspondence for Spanish speaking employees.
- Responsible to post/update Labor Law posters.
- Direct visitors to the appropriate persons and offices
- Answer, screen and forward incoming phone calls
- Ensure reception area is tidy and presentable
- Maintain office security by following safety procedures and controlling access via the reception desk (monitor logbook, issue visitor badges)
- Order front office supplies and keep inventory of stock
- Keep updated records of office expenses and costs
- Perform other clerical receptionist duties such as filing, photocopying, and faxing
- Driver and Visitor Sign-in/out logs
- Running errands as necessary such as, ordering/picking up lunch, running to store, and picking up gift cards.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, or equivalent in Human Resources
- 2 – 5 years of progressive experience in Human Resources position.
- Certified Professional in Human Resources (SHRM or PHR) preferred.
- Thorough knowledge of Kronos Gatekeeper Central, ADP e-Time (preferred)
- Excellent communication skills, including written and verbal. Comfortable giving presentations to large and small groups.
- Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
