Human Resources Generalist

AWG Enterprises•Hernando, MS

About The Position

The Human Resources Generalist manages payroll and benefits activities for the local division and performs a variety of Human Resources functions. The role provides leadership and administrative support to promote consistent application of policies and processes, effective communication, and an organized HR operation. The position assists the Human Resources Manager and supports the department’s objectives while maintaining confidentiality, integrity, professionalism, cooperation, and strong service to members and associates.

Requirements

One of the following education and experience combinations: a bachelor’s degree and three to five years of human resources experience; a master’s degree in human resource management and two years of HR experience; seven years of HR experience; or a similar combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts and apply basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to solve practical problems with limited standardization and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled instructions.
Ability to perform the essential duties satisfactorily, with reasonable accommodation considered where applicable.

Nice To Haves

HR designation.

Responsibilities

Administer human resource plans and procedures for division personnel and assist with developing and implementing personnel policies and procedures.
Maintain confidentiality and participate in developing department goals and objectives.
Administer benefits, including resolving claims, reporting changes, approving invoices, communicating benefit information, conducting benefit orientations, and helping employees understand coverage and resolve concerns.
Recruit exempt and nonexempt personnel, conduct new-employee orientations, and write and place recruiting advertisements.
Provide employee relations and outplacement counseling and conduct exit interviews.
Maintain division organization charts and HRIS records, compile database reports, and enter salary, payroll-related, new-hire, and termination changes.
Enter non-exempt associates’ non-productive accruals in the KRONOS timekeeping system and maintain HRIS records for Human Resources recordkeeping.
Reply to state unemployment claims concerning terminated employees.
Pay department bills, prepare vouchers, obtain approval signatures, and obtain vendor numbers when needed.
Administer the Service Award Program and coordinate and implement employee programs and activities, including service, birthday, promotion, and other AWG announcements and events.
Order flowers for employee and family hospitalizations and funerals; coordinate employee activities such as company picnics and luncheons.
Process garnishments, child-support withholding orders, bankruptcies, and IRS levies.
Maintain office files and comply with government and company recordkeeping and retention procedures, including proper maintenance of I-9 files.
Track records for leaves of absence and work with the insurance carrier on short- and long-term disability matters.
Maintain working knowledge of KRONOS, Oracle, and HWSE systems.
Maintain compliance with federal and state employment regulations and recommend improvements to departmental efficiency and services.
Work collaboratively with AWG members, associates, and division management to meet job responsibilities and support business objectives.