What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Generalist position at Penny Plate, LLC.?
ABOUT US
Penny Plate LLC is an aluminum food container manufacturer serving the Food Service and Packer Processor industries. Penny Plate has plant locations in Missouri and Virginia, with a headquarters in Mount Laurel, New Jersey.
Over the past 75 years, Penny Plate has established its position as an industry leader and the largest independently owned manufacturer of aluminum food containers for North America’s packer processor industry. We remain a family owned and operated business with a strong commitment to consistently provide the highest quality products and service to our valued customers.
POSITION SUMMARY
Penny Plate LLC is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to join our team. This role will provide support across multiple HR functions, with a strong focus on payroll and benefits administration. The HR Generalist will work closely with employees and management to help to ensure smooth HR operations. This is a hybrid position with two in-office days per week.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Payroll Administration: Process multi-state payroll, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely payments.
- Benefits Administration: Manage employee benefits programs, including enrollments, changes, invoice reconciliation, and communication with providers.
- Onboarding & Offboarding: Facilitate the onboarding and termination processes by completing all necessary paperwork and processes utilizing the HRIS system.
- Recruitment: Working with the plant facility HR, coordinate the full-cycle recruitment process, including job posting, sourcing, screening, interviewing, and onboarding to attract and retain top talent.
- HRIS & Record Keeping: Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records in HR systems.
- Leave Administration: Oversee, administer, and track employee leave and accommodations, particularly those arising under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and state and local leave laws.
- HR Administrative Support: Provide general administrative support to the HR team, including preparing reports, managing HR databases, and assisting with various HR-related tasks as needed.
- Employee Relations: Serve as a resource for employees regarding HR policies, benefits, general questions, and payroll inquiries.
- HR Special Projects: Contribute to strategic HR initiatives, such as policy development, process improvements, employee engagement programs, and employee wellness programs.
- Compliance and Documentation: Ensure that HR processes and documentation are in compliance with applicable laws and company policies. Assist in preparing for audits and ensuring all HR practices are up-to-date.
- Perform other HR duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 2 years of HR experience.
- Experience with multi-state payroll processing preferred.
- Proficiency in HRIS and payroll software. Paycom experience a plus.
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- Acute attention to detail
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
- Strong Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint) skills.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and handle sensitive information with discretion.