This position is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the Human Resource department. The HR Generalist manages the administration of the human resource policies, procedures and programs. The HR Generalist carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: departmental development, Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS), employee relations, training and development, benefits, organizational development, and employment.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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- Comply with federal, state, and local legal requirements.
- Process payroll for exempt and nonexempt employees, ensuring supporting documentation is maintained.
- Review time cards, track attendance and administer employee disciplinary action which may lead to the termination of hourly associates.
- Interpret Employee Handbook and company policies to management and employees.
- Serve as first point of contact for employee relations issues.
- Administer fringe and mandatory benefit programs (i.e. FMLA, medical, dental, etc.)
- Administer and interpret the company’s skills and traits assessment tools.
- Lead the filling of open positions. This includes interviewing, assessing and selecting best hourly candidate for the organization. This may include hiring individuals from outside of the company.
- Create daily, weekly and monthly reports as requested.
- Administer new hire paperwork and onboarding for new employees.
- Participate in the Employee Handbook review and provides input for revisions.
- Provide oversight to the Safety Committee.
- Responsible for facilitating recurring recertification as needed (i.e. CPR, First Aid, Fork Lift, MVRs, etc.).
- Attend HR related training and seminars in order to have the proper judgement in administer HR policies.
- Plan company events such as picnic, holiday party and luncheons selecting vendors for services relating to those events.
- Perform other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or upper management.
