HR Generalist

Overview
Midsouth Steel, a leader in steel fabrication and erection is seeking a dedicated Human Resources Generalist to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a key role in supporting various HR functions and initiatives within the organization.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Provides overall administrative support to the HR department, including maintaining and processing documentation and records.
• Coordinates the hourly recruiting processes such as posting open positions, reviewing resumes and/or applications, corresponding with applicants and supervisors/leads, scheduling interviews, checking references when applicable, and onboarding.
• Builds positive working relationships with temporary agencies, serves as liaison, and submits temporary payroll and processes invoices.
• Responsible for weekly payroll functions including timecard final reviews, answering employee questions, fixing timecard errors, collection of Time & Attendance Forms, reviewing and submitting payroll, and distributing checks.
• Maintains Time & Attendance point system and notifies HR Manager of necessary disciplinary actions.
• Supports performance management and retention by tracking milestone dates for employees and temps (30-60-90-day evaluation reviews, 6-month anniversary for S&O employees and annual reviews), providing applicable documents to supervisors/leads and ensuring timely completion.
• Answers frequently asked questions from applicants and employees relative to standard policies, procedures, benefits, hiring processes, etc. Refers more complex questions to HR Manager.
• Manages the headcount gap report, and proactively involves the HR Manager if there are obstacles or negative trends. Prepares routine reports for use by HR and Operations.
• Assists with various Disability, Paid Family Leave, FMLA and Workers’ Compensation requests, tracking, and paperwork.
• Assists with or coordinates projects, such as HR events, benefits open enrollment, performance management events, employee communications, company-wide meetings, etc.
• Assists with training programs and may conduct instructional and informational activities.
• Prepares and edits professional documents and correspondence for the organization.
• Protects employee confidentiality and complies with applicable federal, state, local, and company regulations and policies.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to assess a situation/task/project and independently take action to address/complete it.
• Knowledge of office management systems and procedures.
• Ability to operate general office and computer equipment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Proficient with or the ability to quickly learn payroll management, human resource information system (HRIS), and similar computer applications.
• Ability to maintain confidential information and exercise good judgement.
• Ability to represent the company favorably with employees and exemplify company values. Act as a champion of company culture, ethics and safety.
• Demonstrate ability to gain trust and respect of employees at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrate empathy and advocate for employees.
• Listen respectfully to ideas and concerns, and communicate in a positive manner with all employees.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in HR, business or a related field required. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Three or more years of HR experience including multiple areas of HR
• HR certification such as aPHR, PHR, or SHRM-CP is a plus.
• Spanish language skills are a plus.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

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