HR Generalist

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and motivated HR Generalist to join our team. The HR Generalist will play a key role in managing and supporting various HR functions within the organization. This includes recruitment, employee relations, performance management, benefits administration, compliance, and other HR operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of HR best practices, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to build effective relationships with employees at all levels.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Recruitment & Onboarding:

• Assist in developing job descriptions and posting open positions on HRIS systems, job boards, social media, and/or other platforms.
• Coordinate and schedule interviews with hiring managers.
• Support new hire onboarding processes, including documentation, orientation, training and benefits enrollment.

2. Employee Relations:

• Serve as a point of contact for employees for any HR-related questions or concerns.
• Promote a positive work environment by fostering strong employee relations and resolving conflicts.
• Assist in addressing employee grievances and investigating complaints in a timely manner.

3. Performance Management:

• Support the performance appraisal process by helping managers with performance evaluations as needed.
• Assist in employee recognition and development programs (e.g., tenure recognition and lunch & learns, as needed)

4. Benefits Administration:

• Oversee employee benefit programs (medical, dental, vision, retirement, etc.).
• Manage the open enrollment process for health insurance, retirement plans, and other benefits programs. Provide support and communication to employees regarding plan options, deadlines, and procedures. Ensure all necessary documentation is completed and submitted accurately.
• Track benefit claims reporting monthly, including COBRA and invoice reconciliation.
• Coordinate qualifying employee enrollments, changes, and claims for benefit plans.
• Process employee leave requests (e.g., FMLA).
• Provide guidance on benefits-related inquiries.

5. Compliance & Policy Enforcement:

• Ensure the organization’s HR policies and practices comply with federal, state, and local laws.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of labor laws and HR best practices.
• Assist in the preparation for audits and regulatory reporting (e.g., ACA and 1095-B/C, OSHA, I-9, and annual certification process for benefits, etc.)

6. Training:

• Coordinate and support employee training programs such as sexual harassment training and annual CPR training.

7. HR Reporting & Data Management:

• Maintain accurate employee records in HRIS and ensure data integrity.
• Generate HR reports as needed

8. Workers’ Compensation Management:

• Administer and manage the workers’ compensation process for employees who are injured on the job.
• Ensure all necessary paperwork is completed accurately and submitted to the appropriate parties.
• Coordinate with insurance carriers, medical providers, and employees to track and manage claims.
• Maintain records related to workers’ compensation claims and report on any trends or issues.

9. Other Duties As Assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 2 years of experience in a generalist or equivalent HR role
• Strong knowledge of HR principles, practices, and legal regulations.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and G-Suite (Google Mail, Docs, Sheets).
• Experience with HRIS systems; Experience with UKG / Kronos a plus.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in HR (e.g., PHR, SHRM-CP).
• Experience in benefits administration.
• Knowledge of labor laws and compliance standards.
• Experience in heavy equipment or construction industry.