Human Resources Generalist

This position is under direct supervision of the General Manager. The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for performing HR-related duties on a professional level and works closely with the General Manager.  The position implements responsibilities in the following functional areas: benefits administration, payroll, employee relations, policy implementation, training, recruitment, and performance management.

• Coordinate new hire orientation, benefits open enrolment and company events.
• Coordinating employee benefit eligibility, enrollments, termination, and payments.
• Conduct investigation into employee complaints/concerns and issue disciplinary correction as needed.
• Prepares a variety of reports, documents, of a confidential and non-confidential nature.
• Ensure compliance with Federal/State regulation concerning company employment practices.
• Manage the administration of FMLA, unemployment claims, and PTO tracking.
• Assist foreman/supervisor evaluate, approve, and process employee termination.
• Post employee job opening (internal/external) and assist in the recruiting process.
• Assist the EHS dept. administered Drug Screen testing (pre-employment, random, etc).
• Provide written/verbal verification of employment to various organizations.
• Answer employee questions/concerns about company polices/procedures.
• Maintain the strictest confidentiality at all times on matters pertaining to employees and company.
• Maintain employee personnel and medical files in compliance with HIPAA.
• Translate of forms, memos, posting, and correspondence for Spanish speaking employees.
• Responsible to post/update Labor Law posters.
• Direct visitors to the appropriate persons and offices
• Answer, screen and forward incoming phone calls
• Ensure reception area is tidy and presentable
• Maintain office security by following safety procedures and controlling access via the              reception desk (monitor logbook, issue visitor badges)
• Order front office supplies and keep inventory of stock
• Keep updated records of office expenses and costs
• Perform other clerical receptionist duties such as filing, photocopying, and faxing
• Driver and Visitor Sign-in/out logs
• Running errands as necessary such as, ordering/picking up lunch, running to store, and picking up gift cards.

• Bachelor’s degree  in Business, or equivalent in Human Resources
• 2 – 5 years of progressive experience in Human Resources position.
• Certified Professional in Human Resources (SHRM or PHR) preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of Kronos Gatekeeper Central, ADP e-Time (preferred)

• Excellent communication skills, including written and verbal. Comfortable giving presentations to large and small groups.
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.