Human Resources Generalist

The HR Generalist plays a pivotal role in managing various aspects of human resources to support organizational objectives and ensure compliance with policies and regulations.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Partner with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and ensure a smooth candidate experience.
• Oversee the end-to-end recruitment process, from crafting job postings to selecting candidates, ensuring they align with the organization's needs and values, including managing seasonal hiring requirements.
• Coordinate pre-onboarding activities, including background checks, offer letter preparation, and communication with new hires.
• Facilitate seamless onboarding experiences for new hires and manage offboarding processes with professionalism and compliance.
• Learn and utilize the Paylocity system to improve HR workflows, including time tracking, payroll coordination, and benefits administration.
• Identify opportunities for process enhancements and implement best practices.
• Identify training needs, develop training programs, and coordinate learning initiatives to enhance employee skills and performance.
• Inspire employees to actively engage with the Udemy or any other training platforms and motivate them to successfully complete the designated 16 hours of training KPI’s every year.
• Administer employee benefits programs, provide guidance on benefit options, and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Support the coordination and administration of open enrollment processes.
• Manage FMLA and leave-of-absence processes, maintain accurate records, and ensure compliance with applicable laws.
• Manage the unemployment claims process, including reviewing claims, preparing responses, and attending hearings as required.
• Oversee the monthly random drug screening process by coordinating with the employees, providing guidance on the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations."
• Cultivate strong relationships with union employees and collaborate closely with the labor relations department on matters related to HR, ensuring compliance with labor laws and collective bargaining agreements.
• Offer data and assistance for HR audits, ensuring data accuracy, completeness, and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Develop and implement employee engagement initiatives, such as team-building activities, recognition programs, and wellness initiatives, to foster a positive work environment.
• Collaborate closely with the Labor relations & Maintenance to support and promote employee safety initiatives and protocols.
• Delivering monthly HR data reports to PSA Global, ensuring the accurate and timely submission of key metrics, including FTEs, workforce/manpower data, recruitment progress, job openings, and attrition rates.
• Manage the HR database, ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.
• Act as a resource for employees, addressing HR-related queries and concerns.
• Back up key HR team members, including covering critical tasks during absences.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field.
• 4-5 years of experience in HR Generalist Role
• Familiarity with HRIS systems; experience with Paylocity is a plus.
• Knowledge of employment laws and regulations, particularly related to benefits, leave, and union relations.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and maintain accuracy in data management.
• HR certification (e.g., PHR, SHRM-CP) preferred.
• Computer Skills - To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software, Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.

Work Location: Eddystone, PA (Fully On-site)

EEO Statement:

Penn Terminals is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against or harass any applicant or employee on any grounds prohibited under any federal, state, or local law, including race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status or membership in any other legally protected class. None of the questions in our application are intended to elicit information regarding any protected characteristics, nor imply any limitation; illegal preferences or discrimination based up non-job-related information or protected characteristics.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you available to work fully On-Site?

Experience:

• Human Resource Generalist: 3 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Crum Lynne, PA 19022 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55,000 - $60,000