Human Resources Generalist

Primary Objective:  

The Human Resources Generalist serves as contact for employees, supervisors, and managers, overseeing various human resources (HR) functions. These include recruitment, orientation, onboarding, administration of employee benefits, maintenance of personnel files, interpretation and enforcement of organizational policies and practices, and the entry of HRIS data. 

Responsibilities: 

• Maintain current and former employee files in accordance with Federal and State laws and regulations. 

• Assist with company benefits administration including data entry, claims resolution, change reporting, and communicating benefit information to employees. 

• Primary liaison for employment agencies. Works closely with HR Manager and the site leadership team to obtain temporary or contingent resources needed. Coordinates interviews, start dates, orientations and dismissal of temporary workers as needed. 

• Assists HR Manager with issuing/preparing disciplinary warnings due to attendance issues in accordance with the Attendance Policy.  

• Administers and assists with continuous improvement of employee orientation, development, and training.  

• Perform data entry related to HRIS. Maintain and update personnel information, scan personnel documents into the system, and enter new hire and employee status changes. 

• Assist in and serve as backup for process of bi-weekly payroll. 

• Assist with interpreting company policies and procedures for employees.  

• Respond to unemployment requests. 

• Assist with administration of workers’ compensation claims and coordinating RTW w/employee. 

• Assist with maintaining Affirmative Action and OSHA 300 log. 

• Serve as a link between management and employees by handling questions and helping to resolve work-related problems. 

• Explore opportunities to add employee value and satisfaction, including but not limited to employee recognition, birthday announcements and wellness committee activities. 

• Responsible for company activities (i.e., holiday meals, retirement and recognition events, etc.). 

• Complete special assignments by clarifying project objective; setting timetables and schedules; conducting research; developing and organizing information. 

• Demonstrates a high level of professionalism in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues.  

• Demonstrates a high level of professionalism in dealing with onsite or visiting clients.  

• Maintain current knowledge of Federal and State laws and regulations. 

• Serve as a leading example of all Spectrum policies. 

• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Industrial and Labor Relations, or a related discipline preferred.  

• Minimum 2-4 years of human resources or related field preferred.  

• HRCI’s Professional in Human Resources Certification a plus.  

• Knowledge of applicable State and Federal employment law  

• Demonstrated integrity, honesty and ability to handle confidential information appropriately. 

• Strong leadership and/or management experience with a demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others. 

• Ability to solve problems and work with minimal supervision. 

• Strong analytical skills. 

• Must be hands-on person proficient at communicating with all levels of the organization and its clients. 

• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to effectively facilitate meetings. 

• Excellent presentation skills (written and oral). 

• Strong proficiency in PC-based Windows applications, particularly HRIS, word processing and fundamental understanding of network applications. 

Physical Demands 

• Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, and move about the facility 

• Occasionally required to bend and stoop. 

• Must be able to lift 25 lbs.  

• Must be able to sit or stand for long periods of time.  

• Must be able to climb up and down stairs.  
   

Work Environment 

• Works in an office and manufacturing environment 

• Occasionally exposed to dust, odors, fumes and noise