Human Resources Generalist
About The Position
The Human Resources Generalist provides professional-level, administrative support with day-to-day Human Resources functions. Responsible for areas including onboarding, selection, employee orientation and training administration, HRIS administration, employee data maintenance, payroll and time management, and other Human Resources-related tasks. This position will have development opportunities in employee relations, training and development, and performance management. The HR Generalist is a collaborative member of the HR team. Assists with employee culture building. All processes are managed in accordance with procedure and in accordance with federal and state regulations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field required.
- At least two (2) years of human resources or payroll or benefits administration-related experience; or any equivalent combination of education, relevant experience and/or training.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Proficient with or the ability to learn the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems.
Nice To Haves
- Spanish speaking skills a plus.
- SHRM-CP or PHR certification is desired but not required.
Responsibilities
- Leads administration of the hiring process for new hire and rehired employees; communicate and coordinate with hiring supervisors to expedite onboarding while administering all required procedural standards; communicates procedural standards/directions to hiring supervisors.
- Leads HR team as payroll specialist; reviews employee timecards and processes bi-weekly payroll ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing.
- Facilitates employee orientation, sexual harassment prevention training and other compliance trainings using pre-prepared training materials.
- Assists with auditing of compliance with required trainings for employees.
- Utilizes and assists with administration of HRIS/HRM system (currently Paycom); enters and maintains data, completes system audits, troubleshoots, manages data corrections, recommends corrective action to HR Director for system issues or to enhance efficiencies.
- Administers payroll-related tasks including but not limited to administration of off-cycle pay, corrections and manual check runs, and deduction review and assignment.
- Coordinates with the Finance department on periodic payroll audits, journal entry corrections and budget/payroll-related processes.
- Assists with interviewing prospective candidates for hire.
- Opportunity to assist in other areas of human resources functions to develop professionally as a generalist.
- Assists with other human resources administrative processes as requested.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical Insurance (Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO or PPO)
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 4 Weeks Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Company Paid Group Term Life Insurance
- Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
- Pension/Benefit Plan (IMRF)
- Deferred Compensation Plans
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care)
- Eight (8) Paid Federal Holidays
- Paid Vacation
- Two (2) Floating Holidays
- Twelve (12) Paid Sick Days
- Incentivized Wellness Program
- Health & Fitness Membership
- Outdoor Pool Membership and Seasonal Beach Access
- Program and Facility Discounts on a variety of recreational activities including Golf, Racquet Sports, and Ice Skating.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
