HR Generalist

Coast Professional•Voorhees, NJ

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resource Generalist is responsible for performing HR-related duties on a professional level to support all employees in the designated office. This position carries out responsibilities in the functional areas of benefits administration, employee relations, training, performance management, onboarding, policy implementation, recruitment/employment, affirmative action and employment law compliance.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
Two years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience with employee relations, HRIS (UltiPro), and benefits highly preferred.
Considerable knowledge of principles and practices of human resource disciplines, specifically employee relations, payroll, and benefits.
Foundational understanding and application of customer service.
Working knowledge of modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment.
Professional attitude, enthusiastic, and reliable.
Outstanding professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Strong attention to detail.
Establish a good working relationship with team members and internal contacts in order to maintain and continuously strive to improve the level of overall service being provided.
Display solid working knowledge and proficiency of standard computer applications including MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
Ability to multi-task and appropriately maintain confidential information.
Ability to comply with rules, regulations, laws and methods as related to debt collection.
Self-motivated and able to work independently in the absence of immediate supervision.
Ability to handle, analyze, and resolve recurring problems.
Ability to be coached and work collaboratively with team members.
Successfully pass pre-employment (post offer) background check.
Clearance As a federal contractor, this position requires U.S. citizenship and security clearance granting access to classified information.
The background investigation is conducted by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and is an evaluation of the whole person to determine suitability.
The suitability review begins after a conditional offer of employment has been accepted and will include a review of your employment, education, residences, references, criminal history and credit, as an example.
Some of the most important factors in an investigation are the individual’s honesty, candor, and thoroughness in the completion of their security forms.
In rare instances, non-U.S. citizens with highly specialized skills and experience may also be considered for the security clearance process.
Security Information and Physical Security is the responsibility of every employee.
In your position you are required to safeguard the computer systems by following proper username and password management which includes selecting challenging passwords and committing them to memory, they should not be written down or stored where others can freely have access.
This also includes securing your desk and workstation when you are not there.
This includes locking your session and putting sensitive paperwork away when not physically at your desk.
You are not to share your username or password with anyone.
The physical security of our offices of are equal importance, never shadow or let someone shadow your entry into a Coast Professional, Inc. facility.
If this occurs quickly report this action immediately.
You are required to follow all Information Technology policies and procedures regarding the management of your system accounts and equipment.
If you witness any security violation you should immediately report it to management.

Nice To Haves

Degree from an accredited college in human resources or business administration and/or PHR/SHRM-CP certification preferred.
Equivalent work experience in a similar position may be substituted for educational requirements.

Responsibilities

Collaborates effectively with management to ensure HR policies, best practices, procedures, and initiatives are understood and supported.
Conducts new hire orientation and processes all new hires and paperwork into HRIS.
Maintains employee records, benefits and payroll reports in HRIS.
Manages and enforces corrective action processes, terminations, and prepares termination documents/exit interviews.
Assists with bi-weekly payroll.
Backup the Receptionist and duties as needed.
Coordinates & conducts benefit enrollments.
Assists with employee clearance and licensing to work on assigned contracts.
Conducts and supports workplace investigations.
Responds to unemployment claims, garnishments, etc.
Participates in developing department goals, objectives, and systems.
Communicates and maintains compliance with federal and state laws and regulations.
Enforces policies and procedures with management.
Complies with all policies and procedures for submitting requests to clients.
May also assist with other related clerical duties such as photocopying, scanning, faxing, filing and collating.
Assists in evaluation of reports, decisions and results of department in relation to established goals.
Recommends new approaches, policies and procedures to drive departmental and organization effectiveness of the services performed.

Benefits

11 Paid Holidays
401(k)
401(k) matching
AD&D insurance
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Paid training
Referral program
Vision insurance
Medical Benefits Currently offered through Louisiana Blue. For a position at this level, Coast currently covers 100% of the premiums for group health insurance coverage (Silver Plan) for the employee and an additional 25% of the premium for their eligible dependents.
Coverage begins on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.
Eligibility and participation are subject to the terms outlined in the applicable Summary Plan Description.
Dental and Vision Currently offered through Mutual of Omaha.
For a position at this level, Coast currently covers 100% of the premiums for group dental and vision coverage for the employee and an additional 25% of the premium for their dependents.
Optional buy-up plans are available for dental coverage at additional cost.
Coverage begins on the first day of the month following 60 days of employment.
Paid Holidays: 11 Federal holidays
Sick Leave: At the start of employment, employees will begin accruing one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, with a maximum accrual.
Employees may not use more than 40 hours of sick leave in any benefit year.
Paid Vacation: Beginning on the one-year anniversary of employment, 20 days of vacation will be awarded.
Thereafter, additional vacation will be awarded on each anniversary with vacation accruals increasing on five-year incremental anniversaries.
Retirement Currently offered through TransAmerica.
Employees become eligible to participate in Coast’s 401k plan the first day of the quarter following successful completion of a 60-day waiting period beginning with their start date.
Eligibility and participation of the 401k plan are governed by the terms and conditions set forth in the Summary Plan Description.
Currently, and only by way of summary, Coast will match up to 3% of contributions made after one year of employment.
Term Life Insurance For a position at this level, Coast provides company-paid term life insurance with a $50,000 death benefit upon successful completion of a 90-day introductory period.
Additional Voluntary Benefits
Health Savings Account (HSA): Available when enrolled in Bronze medical plan
Accident insurance offered through Reliance
Employee life insurance (additional coverage available at employee cost) offered through Principal
Spouse and child life insurance options offered through Principal
Short- and long-term disability offered through Principal
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Employee referral bonuses