HR Generalist

Job Summary:

This position performs a variety of HR generalist duties including recruiting and hiring, new hire orientations, managing HRIS and payroll systems and processing of payroll, benefits enrollment or update processes with benefits carriers, responding to unemployment claims, union rate tracking, assisting with conduct and performance management, and special projects as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities:

(% increments must be no less than 5%)

% of Time Spent	Primary Duties & Responsibilities
60%	HR generalist duties, including but not limited to the coordination of new hires or terminations with Payroll, responding to employment verification requests or unemployment claims, set up benefits enrollment or updates with carriers, coordinating data to respond to payroll or fringe benefits audits, assist with workers compensation claim tracking, organizing employee or charity events. Assist and monitor the management of the self-funded health plans, ensuring compliance, confidentiality, cost control, and effective communication with employees and vendors. Conduct employee onboarding and help organize training and development initiatives. Support the HR Department in implementing programs to help improve the employee experience. Assist in development and implementation of human resource policies.
20%	Self-managing payroll and HRIS system including managing multi State tax accounts, earning/holiday codes, and ensuring confidentiality and compliance.
10%	Union rates tracking for all field employees. Communication with Field Supervisors managing rates and proper paperwork.
5%	Perform special projects as may be assigned by Human Resources, or other departments.

Minimum Position Qualifications: Sound judgment and problem-solving skills, customer -focused attitude, with high level of professionalism and discretion.

Experience	1 – 3 years of business experience in a HR related role.
Education Level	Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related degree preferred. HR certifications such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, or SHRM-SCP preferred