HR Generalist

Town and Country Super Market, Inc. is a regional grocery retail operation headquartered in Salem, Missouri, and we believe that our employees are our greatest strength. We are looking for a Human Resources (HR) Generalist that is committed to supporting staff members with an exceptional work experience. Our ideal candidate will be skilled in managing benefits, payroll and employee relations in a manner that retains staff members long-term and builds our employer brand.

Responsibilities

• Maintains personnel files in compliance with applicable legal requirements.
• Keeps employee records up to date by processing employee status changes, terminations, wage increases, and new hires in a timely fashion within the HRIS.
• Serve as the company benefits administrator. This position will be the primary point of contact for company benefits enrollment, eligibility and employee inquiries regarding benefits.
• Prepares new-hire paperwork and facilitates a thorough orientation/onboarding process; enter employee information and changes in HRIS.
• Payroll (process wage increases, coordinate with managers to ensure timecards are approved/submitted, responsible for weekly payroll processing and reporting).
• Coordinates with HR Director to support leave requests, work comp claims, and other special benefit entitlements.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general equivalency is required; some college or technical school course work and minimum of three years of job-related experience, preferably in a human resource department; or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Prior experience in human resources and payroll is strongly is preferred.
• Proficient knowledge of computer software (Microsoft Office Suite).
• High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive information and documentation while maintaining privacy/confidentiality.
• Attention to detail in composing, typing and proofing materials, establishing priorities, and meeting deadlines.
• Good to excellent spelling, grammar and written communication skills.
• Excellent telephone and oral communication skills.

Physical Demands

• Nature of work requires an ability to operate standard business office equipment.
• Requires ability to communicate and exchange information, collects, compiles, compares, and prepares work documents, set-up and maintain work files.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.; retrieving and placing materials on high shelves and on floor-level shelves; standing, walking; carrying; grasping; hearing; seeing; sitting; kneeling; climbing; balancing; stooping; crouching and reaching.

Working Conditions:

• Standard office conditions. Frequent interruptions. Must be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously as well as stressful situations.
• May require availability for overtime hours.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the Company considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, height, weight, marital status, genetic info or any other characteristic or protected class as defined by state and federal law.