What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resource Representative position at Red River Science & Technology, LLC?
Position Summary
The Human Resources Representative is responsible for providing administrative support to the Human Resources department including but not limited to: assisting with onboarding of new employees, providing primary office and phone coverage, coordination of various mass mailings, date stamping and daily mail sorting/delivery within the department, as well as tracking and managing corporate logistics requirements.
Essential Functions of the Position
- Works in accordance with the corporate HR department
- Maintains knowledge of labor laws, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
- Partners with leaders and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, increase retention, and foster positive environment.
- Assists in the development and implementation of policies as well as provides guidance, interpretation, and advice to leaders.
- Assist with the administration of all benefits and retirement programs, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, and 401(k) plan.
- Partners with leaders to resolve employee relation or disciplinary issues.
- Ensures that investigations are thorough and objective.
- Ensure employees gain an understanding of all benefit plans and enrollment provisions.
- Assists in handling full cycle recruitment.
- Plans, organizes and conducts HR related training.
- Conducts new employee orientations.
- Ensures the accuracy of all benefits enrollments in the HRIS to provide vendors with accurate eligibility information.
- Assists with new-hire orientations.
- Performs quality checks of benefits-related data.
- Assists employees regarding benefits claim issues and plan changes.
- Distributes all benefits enrollment materials and determines eligibility.
- Enrolls employees with carriers and process life status changes.
- Responds to benefits inquiries from manager and employees on plan provisions, benefits enrollments, status changes and other general inquiries.
- Processes and administers all leave-of-absence requests and disability paperwork: medical, personal, disability and FMLA.
- Effectively interprets FMLA and ADA implications as they relate to leaves of absences/disabilities.
- Responds to 401(k) inquiries from managers and employees relating to enrollments, plan changes and contribution amounts. Manages the annual catch-up contribution enrollment.
- Assists with the open enrollment process.
- Administers the tuition reimbursement program.
- Provides necessary reports for allocation/billing charges.
- Serve as the liaison between the Human Resources and Accounting Departments to communicate any payroll changes.
- Researching and analyzing healthcare plans, including medical, dental, vision and disability insurance
- Designing comprehensive benefits packages to meet the needs and requirements of recently awarded contracts.
- All other relevant duties as assigned.
Physical Demands
- Required to walk, stand, sit, and move about the property for long periods of time.
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
- Noise level can range from minimal to intense.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Two (2) years of benefits experience required (or an equivalent combination of education or experience combined).
- Serve as the liaison between the Human Resources and Accounting Departments to communicate any payroll changes.
- Able to speak, read, write, and understand English.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to maintain post driving privileges.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
- Must have warehouse experience.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
- Bachelor’s degree in human resource management or related field.
- Three or more years of related HR Generalist experience
- Experience in Human Services field a plus
- Strong project management, interpersonal, and creative problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet established goals and objectives.
Security Requirements
- Must be a US Citizen.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $40,000
