Human Resources Generalist

General Description: Under the direction of the Executive Vice President of Personnel and Training the Human Resources Generalist will be responsible for HR functions including benefits administration, payroll, onboarding, FMLA/LOA administration, event coordination and support of day-to-day operations and administrative requirements of the Human Resources and Accounting Department. This position will help implement and lead Human Resources practices and objectives and will establish and maintain healthy and positive working relationships with all SAFB staff. A high degree of discretion and confidentiality with personnel and company-proprietary information is required.

Essential Functions:

Benefit Administration

• Acts as the primary point of contact and expert ensuring all benefit options are provided in a clear and positive manner to all employees.
• Oversee benefit enrollments and terminations for health, dental, vision to include billing, vendor communications and annual open enrollment.
• Administers the 403B plan, running the bi-weekly 403B report and assists with the annual audit.
• Communicates accurate information about SAFBs Paid Time Off programs, leave programs such as FMLA and bereavement, and all other HR related benefit programs.

Human Resources Administration

• Completes new hire onboarding with the Human Resources Coordinator.
• Ensures the accuracy of I-9 documentation, background screenings, drug testing, and the set-up of new employee files.
• Manages MVR’s and Department of Transportation employee files.
• Works with others to manage all aspects of safety including Workers' Compensation and the dashboard.
• Conducts employee investigations providing outcomes and recommendations to avoid organizational risk.
• Works with other HR staff to input, review and quality control all bi-weekly payroll changes; assist Accounting with any issues or concerns in payroll.
• Acts as a subject matter expert for Human Resources and SAFB policies and procedures; recommends changes when necessary and appropriate.
• Conducts audits of various HR programs and recommends any corrective action as requested.
• Updates Staff Website as needed with relevant and accurate information.
• Along with the other HR staff, maintains TV’s and provides the Executive office with accurate information for the monthly All-Staff.
• Assists in employee retention strategies, recognition, and special events.
• Works with the Recruitment and Retention Manager to identify training, develop, and maintain a training schedule, make suggestions for delivery of the training, and perform the training classes.
• Works with the Recruitment and Retention Manager to recommend updates to job descriptions, post job postings, close job postings when filled and assist in screening applicants.
• Works with the Recruitment and Retention Manager in answering questions regarding the SAFB Wellness Program, acting as a Wellness Champion.
• Serves as a member of the Employee Committee and helps with all meetings and events hosted by HR.
• Assists with the annual evaluation process and updates employee rosters and other HR reporting programs/tools.
• Assists with various research projects and/or special projects.
• Provides accurate information for surveys, grants, audits and inquiries.
• Acts as the secondary for quality control for scanning and filing of HR documentation.
• Knowledgeable of all HR Coordinators’ responsibilities and can fill them in as needed.
• Performs all other tasks as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or 3 to 5 years relevant Human Resources experience.
• Previous experience in benefits administration and Leave Administration.
• Knowledge of Human Resources practices and procedures.
• PHR and SHRM-CP preferred.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Initiative-taking and enthusiastic when collaborating with employees and exceptional Customer service skills.
• Proven excellence in organizational and planning skills; problem analysis and critical thinking skills.
• An ability to juggle and adapt to multiple projects with diligence and accuracy while adhering to deadlines in a high-energy, demanding, and stressful environment.
• Exercise good judgment and discretion; strong ethical character capable of handling confidential information.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe
• Proficiency in HRIS software such as PAYCOM

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to sit, talk, hear, keyboard, and utilize fine manipulation and near visual acuity. The employee is occasionally required to walk, utilize gross manipulation, push, pull, reach, and stoop. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

This job is performed in an indoor office environment and occasionally may require attendance at outdoor events. You may be required to drive to various locations with varying conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and levels of work to be performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties.