JOB SUMMARY:

The Human Resources Generalist performs a variety of day-to-day HR duties on a professional level and assists the HR Director in all aspects of HR where needed. Some of the responsibilities include, but are not limited to, recruiting, onboarding, benefit administration, record keeping, data entry, employee relations, training, policy implementation, payroll, maintaining employee records, protecting confidential and sensitive information, and providing administrative support on various departmental projects.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Manage/maintain the recruiting and new hire process, including screening applications & interviewing applicants as needed, updating job descriptions, job postings, and conducting new hire orientation.
• Assists in the development and implementation of various policies and procedures and maintains HR related documents on our company's internal website.
• Maintains/Assists with the performance evaluation program.
• Processes semi-monthly payroll and ensures timecards are approved by management in a timely and accurate manner.
• Assists with benefits administration/enrollment and communicating benefit information to employees.
• Handles employee relations counseling as needed in the absence of the HR Director.
• Maintains compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment.
• Maintain and manage complete and secure employee personnel files and medical/benefit files.
• Performs HRIS maintenance by ensuring data entry of employee information is entered into the system timely and accurately.
• Updates payroll records by entering changes in exemptions, deductions, job title and department transfers, etc.
• Ensures proper documentation is maintained in files.
• Exercises good judgement when dealing with employee relations issues and ensures proper documentation is maintained.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree and/or 2-4 years Human Resources experience
• Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of HR.
• Must possess effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Must possess a high degree of interpersonal skills and capability of relating to all levels of personnel and management.
• Considerable initiative, judgement and leadership skills are also required.
• Excellent customer service skills, organizational skills and time management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook and the ability to learn our HRIS/payroll system.
• Must possess grace under pressure and good judgement in all situations.