HR Generalist

Plastic Express•Baytown, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for running daily functions of the Human Resources (HR) department to include being a primary point of contact for HR-related queries from employees and external partners. Main administrative duties include maintaining personnel records, managing HR documents and updating internal databases. Responsible for preparing and providing various reports and analytics for the organization within the HR Department. Also responsible for record-keeping, file maintenance, and HRIS entry, and ensuring the HR Department supports employees while conforming to labor laws.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Human Resources or related field or four years of related experience or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
Exemplifies the desired culture and philosophies of the organization
Ability to work independently and as part of team
Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
Ability to recognize onsite risk factors and take appropriate action with firmness and tact
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
Detailed oriented with a tenacious focus on results; ability to meet objectives and deadlines
Communicates effectively and sensitively in a diverse workforce population
Global and cultural awareness
Excellent organizational skills, with an ability to prioritize important projects
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Superior verbal/written skills and presentation skills. Good punctuation, spelling, grammar and attention to detail
Computer literacy (MS Office applications, in particular)
Microsoft Word – word processing at minimum 35 words per minute
Excel – able to set up spreadsheets and develop formulas for data analysis
PowerPoint – able to create basic training curriculum
Outlook email and calendaring
Must have the ability to learn HRIS, Benefit and Payroll systems.

Nice To Haves

ADP experience strongly preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field desired

Responsibilities

Organize and maintain personnel records
Update internal databases (e.g., manage Leave of Absence (LOA) spreadsheet)
Prepare monthly employee census and provide to leadership as needed/requested
Answer routine employee queries about HR-related issues
Act as a resource for payroll/HR contacts to ensure their understanding and compliance with payroll and HR policies and regulations
Schedule meetings and interviews as requested by the AVP of HR or VP of People and Culture
Perform clerical functions (e.g., make photocopies; scan and email documents; etc.)
Prepare new-employee files and file documents into appropriate employee files
Conduct or acquire background checks and employee eligibly verifications
Complete special projects by clarifying project objectives, setting timetables and schedules, conducting research, developing and organizing information and fulfilling transactions
Assist with the recruiting process; may be required to write job descriptions, post positions and track applicants throughout the hiring process, and respond with follow-up letters at the end of the recruiting process
Coordinate recruiting efforts with management team to ensure proper staffing levels are maintained, including development of employment advertisements and/or working with third-party staffing partners as needed
Assist in processing multi-state payroll and related activities including computation of wage overtime payments, calculating and recording payroll deductions, bonus runs, fringe benefits reporting and separation payments
Able to understand and interpret benefit designs and plans as well as effectively translate this information to employees and management as needed
Maintain currency on legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting HR and ensures policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance
Provide ongoing HR support, guidance, and coaching/counseling to employees and managers regarding people plans and programs
Keep immediate supervisor advised of potential problem areas and recommend/implement solutions as appropriate