Human Resources (HR) Generalist

Apyx Medical•Clearwater, FL

About The Position

Perform professional level Human Resources support including recruitment and staffing, compensation and payroll, employee relations, benefits, as well as limited training and development. Administers all aspects of human resource policies, objectives and initiatives. Responsible for employment placement, new hire orientation, onboarding, and training, compensation, benefits, recruitment and employee services. Ensures company compliance with current labor laws. Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Acts as management representative in handling EEO, OSHA, and Wage and Hour issues. Provides advice and counseling in handling grievances, resolving policy questions, etc. Responsible for the preparation of required government reports. Responsible for the administration/reporting requirements of the benefit plans.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree (BA or BS) or the minimum of five years of related experience.
General knowledge of employment laws and practices required.
Experience in the administration of benefits and other Human Resources programs.
Ability to respond to common inquiries from members of the business community.
Ability to effectively present information to personnel of all level employees.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Director of Human Resources, develops, implements and updates personnel policies, procedures and forms.
Stays current with laws and regulations affecting personnel issues (equal employment, employee safety, ADA, FMLA, etc.), employment practices or trends and recommends new or revised policies and procedures as appropriate.
Provides employee relations guidance and support to department managers and all employees regarding policies and procedures.
Assists with discussion and resolution of employee relations issues.
Responsible for the administration of the Employee Benefit Programs.
Work with employees and insurance carriers to resolve benefit and claim issues.
Responsible for employee disability process including short term disability, long term disability, workers compensation and Family Medical Leave (FMLA).
Ensure that internal processes are followed in addition to adhering to government regulations and reporting.
Assess, hire and integrate talent into the organization.
Ensure all job postings follow consistent practices.
Assist in the development and implementation of creative recruiting programs.
Responsible for employee out processing, including exit interviews, benefit and pay review, severance, etc.
Responds to outside legal inquiries and escalates to the appropriate company designee for resolution.
Support managers and provide tools for performance management processes.
Partner with manager relating to improving performance and assisting in creating individual development plans.
Establishes and maintains personnel records and reports as well as maintains internal compliance notices via bulletin boards and email for those remote employees as applicable.
Participates and instrumental in audits as it relates to the Human Resources function.
Processes bi-weekly payroll.
Manages onsite and remote employee wellness and engagement activities and special events.
Other duties as assigned from time to time.
May be the HR representative on designated cross-functional teams.