Human Resources Generalist (Support Office)

Sunshine Ace Hardware•Bonita Springs, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Our family-owned business has been providing career opportunities and adding economic value to our local economy since 1958. Our customers have come to depend on the helpful advice our friendly associates provide. We offer competitive pay, great benefits, and a flexible, family-oriented environment to work in. The Human Resources Generalist is directly responsible for performing HR-related duties on a professional level and supports the HR team in delivering sunshine and legendary customer service. This position carries out responsibilities for the start-to-end administration of payroll and benefits, serving as the primary subject matter expert for the organization. This role also supports the full employee lifecycle, including FMLA administration, Workers’ Compensation, HRIS management, compliance & reporting, and timekeeping.

Requirements

Ability to anticipate team needs and proactively engage with day-to-day functions
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both written and verbal formats including interviewing skills; work independently as well as part of a team and be organized and be a self-starter
Maintain the highest degree of confidentiality, and above average time management and prioritization
Knowledge of Human Resource systems; payroll systems; and Google suite products
Associate degree in Human Resources or related field preferred; or, high school diploma or GED and at least 5 years of progressively responsible and directly related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Knowledge of HRIS
Must have hands on human resources experience

Nice To Haves

HRCI or SHRM HR Certification preferred

Responsibilities

Leads the full-cycle, bi-weekly payroll process for all associates, including time record auditing, commissions, bonuses, garnishments, and tax status updates
Resolves payroll discrepancies with timekeepers, store managers and accounting staff including ensuring accuracy and completeness of associate time records
Prepares monthly, quarterly and year-end reports (gross earnings, taxes, hours worked, vacation accrual, deductions, nontaxable wages, etc.)
Ensures companies compliance on payroll policies and procedures, federal and state statutes pertaining to FLSA, wage and hour laws, deferral programs, tax status, and wage reduction programs are followed; reporting needed changes
Responsible for all aspects of employee benefits including annual open enrollment, monthly eligibility tracking, COBRA administration, and reconciling monthly invoices for payment
Conducts annual open enrollment and monthly benefits enrollment
Maintains human resource information system (HRIS) records and generates reports from the database
Proactively recommends new approaches, policies and procedures to increase efficiency and service levels of the department
Complies with all existing governmental and labor legal and government reporting requirements including any related to the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), the Department of Labor, worker compensation, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA); Develops and maintains records and logs for all
Assists in the administration for all leave-of-absence requests (FMLA, Medical, Personal, and Disability), ensuring legal compliance and timely communication with associates.
Processes disability paperwork: according to established procedures and laws
Assists with aspects of Workers’ Compensation, from initial incident reporting and carrier follow-up to coordinating return-to-work care.
Regular communication with injured associates and managers to ensure follow through with restrictions if any
Provides expert guidance to managers and associates regarding payroll discrepancies, timekeeping, benefit plans, leave policies, and general employee relations.
Responsible for maintenance of associate records and files
Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned