Human Resources Generalist

MRA Recruiting Services•Milwaukee, WI

30d•Onsite

About The Position

This Human Resources Generalist position is responsible for hourly recruiting, onboarding of new employees, employee relations and investigations. The role is also responsible for administering Human Resources policies, maintaining accurate records and coordinating employee engagement activities for everyone. The list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary from time to time.

Requirements

Ability to take initiative, to maintain confidentiality, to meet deadlines and work in a team environment is required.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty at or above a satisfactory level.
Requires a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
Carry out Management responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws when needed. Responsibilities include interviewing and training employees; ensuring adequate staffing; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or Business Administration
Previous payroll processing experience required.
Requires use of safety glasses when in designated areas.
Basic Hazard Communication
Drivers Safety
Emergency Action Plan
Office Safety
Ability to read and comprehend work instructions, short correspondence and memos.
Ability to effectively communicate information to Managers and other employees of the organization.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals or technical procedures.
Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
Strong platform to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and other employees of the organization.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply commonsense, understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to recognize and solve problems.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Visio).
Capable of relating to individuals at all levels.
Excellent Interpersonal and Communication skills.
Requires a good understanding of company products.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to communicate to individuals and groups.
The employee frequently is required to complete simple grasping and fine manipulation as well as occasional power grasping.
The employee frequently moves about inside the office to access file cabinets and office machinery such as copy machines, calculator, and computer printer.
The employee must remain in a stationary position up to 50% of the time.
The employee is occasionally required to move weights up to thirty-five (35) pounds.

Nice To Haves

2 years of experience in Human Resources preferred.

Responsibilities

Support the Sr. HR & Safety Manager in the administration of HR policies, programs and department initiatives to support corporate objectives.
Maintains knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources and assists with maintaining compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
Assists with employee relations matters, investigations, disciplinary actions, and terminations under the direction of the manager.
Prepares employee separation notices and related documentation as assigned.
Recruits, interviews, tests, and selects employees to fill vacant hourly/nonexempt positions and others assigned.
Plans and conducts new employee benefit orientation for employees to foster a positive understanding of company policies, benefits, and organizational goals.
Keeps records of benefits plans participation such as insurance, personnel transactions such as hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, and terminations, and employee statistics for government reporting.
Responds to inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs and escalates complex or sensitive matters to the manager.
Administers benefits programs such as life, health, dental and disability insurances, 401K, PTO, leave of absence, and employee assistance for employees.
Conducts exit interviews for employees to determine reasons behind separations.
Provides backup support for the completion of bi-weekly payroll and related payroll reporting.
Reviews and updates job descriptions as necessary and submits recommendations to the manager for approval.
Responsible for updating employee access in security systems, including control access administration and camera system access, as assigned.
Performs periodic audits of HR files and records to ensure that all required documents are collected and filed appropriately.
Coordinate special events such as organization-wide meetings, employee recognition events, and retirement celebrations.
Maintains accurate and up-to-date human resource files, records, and documentation while ensuring confidentiality of employee information.
Comply with all Liphatech Safety requirements as required.
Other duties as assigned.