(Part-Time) Human Resources Generalist

Sumitomo Electric Group•North Billerica, MA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Nissin Ion Equipment USA, Inc. is seeking a part-time Human Resources Generalist for its Billerica, Massachusetts office. The role performs professional-level HR duties and works closely with the President and the HR team at the holding company. The Generalist handles payroll, benefits administration, HR systems and records, employee relations, training, recruiting, onboarding and offboarding, compliance, and general departmental support. The position processes semi-monthly payroll for multiple states using ADP Vantage and an outside processing agency, administers employee benefit plans, maintains confidential HR data, and produces reports and metrics. It also supports HR communications and continuous improvement, responds to employee questions and concerns, and refers complex or sensitive matters to the Manager. Additional duties include managing employee training, recruiting and staffing, coordinating onboarding and offboarding, maintaining training records, supporting audits and company events, and coordinating wellness activities. The base salary range is $25 to $35 per hour; the role may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses or incentives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Management, or an equivalent field of study.
At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in a Human Resources Generalist function.
Experience assisting with multi-state payroll processing.
Ability to work in a multicultural environment.
Strong knowledge of human resources practices, policies, and applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
High competency with payroll and HR systems software, database management, and record-keeping systems.
Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access.
High energy, self-motivation, and a proactive approach; ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, diverse environment.
Strong customer service orientation, confidentiality, and professionalism.
Continuous improvement mindset and aptitude for problem-solving and deadline management.
Ability to interact with team members and leadership at all organizational levels.
Strong verbal and written communication, organizational, multitasking, and prioritization skills.
Hands-on approach and strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Japanese corporate culture.
Experience with ADP Vantage.
SHRM-CP certification.
Business-level Japanese speaking, reading, and writing skills.

Responsibilities

Process semi-monthly payroll for multiple states, including updating employee time and attendance data, transmitting data to an outside processing agency, verifying returned payroll reports, and generating payroll reports.
Administer medical, dental, COBRA, workers’ compensation, disability, FMLA, life insurance, and 401(k) benefits; maintain plan knowledge, compliance records, and monthly invoice reconciliations.
Maintain confidential and employment-related data in HR systems, develop reports and metrics, and coordinate and update HR postings for employees.
Assist the President and Corporate HR with communications, education, and information strategies concerning HR policies, programs, services, and culture.
Respond to employee relations issues and questions, provide accurate and timely information, and refer complex or sensitive situations to the Manager.
Manage development and implementation of the in-house employee training system, including training related to wellness, health, and safety.
Support staffing and recruiting, develop a diverse candidate pool, conduct interviews and reference checks, and coordinate background screenings and staffing requests.
Manage new-hire onboarding and employee offboarding, explain policies, procedures, and benefits, coordinate with managers, and follow up on post-hire evaluations.
Coordinate and enter training data into files and systems, and track and follow up on missing information.
Ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws across HR activities.
Provide departmental support, including backup for other team members, clerical work, responding to HR issues, audits, monthly and ad-hoc reports, company events, employment verifications, and wellness activities.