Human Resources Generalist

AbiMar Foods, Inc•Abilene, TX

10d

About The Position

The Human Resources (HR) Generalist is a key member of the HR team, responsible for performing a wide range of HR duties on a professional level. This role acts as the first point of contact for employees and managers, providing support across various HR functions including employee relations, talent acquisition and onboarding, benefits administration (401K, insurance open enrollment, wellness), invoice reconciliation, customer service; performance management, policy implementation, and employment law compliance. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem-solver with excellent communication skills and a deep understanding of HR principles.

Requirements

Ability to take initiative, including asking for and offering help when needed, and perform work independently without being prompted.
Communicate effectively (verbal and written) with all contacts
Strong background in FMLA/STD/LOA; benefits; accounting; tracking information, and training other employees.
Exhibits dependability, including following instructions; responding to supervisor’s direction; and taking responsibility for own actions
Accept and adapt easily to change
Attention to detail; accurate and well organized
Ability to manage competing priorities, prioritize and plan work activities, use time efficiently, and work within deadlines
Superior interpersonal skills and ability to work extremely well as part of a team.
Ability to work well under pressure and manage sensitive or confidential subjects with tact, kindness, and professionalism.
Minimum of 1 years' of direct related experience
Solid basic knowledge of human resources laws, practices, policies, and procedures
Proficient in all aspects of Google suite
Proficient in Excel

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree preferred and/or a combination of education and relevant experience
Previous benefits administration experience preferred

Responsibilities

Creating and posting job descriptions on various platforms to attract qualified candidates.
Actively sourcing candidates through different channels and reviewing resumes and applications to identify suitable individuals.
Conducting initial phone screenings and participating in in-person or video interviews.
Extending job offers and facilitating a smooth onboarding process for new hires, which includes preparing paperwork and conducting orientations.
Mediating disputes and addressing employee grievances in a timely and professional manner.
Answering employee questions about HR policies and procedures and ensuring consistent application.
Developing and implementing initiatives to boost employee morale and satisfaction.
Assisting managers with disciplinary procedures and documentation.
Assisting employees with enrollment in benefits programs such as health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
Educate employees on benefits the company offers
Collaborating with the payroll department to ensure accurate and timely processing of employee compensation. Being an active collaborator of all payroll processes and reports needed.
Reconcile benefits with payroll and insurance carriers and following up with any errors; put all invoices in SAP format for the finance department on a monthly basis.
Manage FMLA, STD and LOA.
Manage weekly terminations.
Administration for weekly checks for employees.
Weekly Standard payment and update the spreadsheets
Approve status changes and update the bonuses and the time card policy for the employees.
Including but not limited to EEOC and ACA.
Assist management of employee’s requests/services.
Assisting with market research to ensure the organization's pay scales are competitive.
Coordinating and assisting with the annual performance review cycle.
Supporting managers and employees in setting clear and measurable performance goals.
Identifying training needs and coordinating professional development opportunities for employees.
Training for leader (leadership school)
Maintaining employee data in Paylocity, our Human Resources Information System (HRIS) and ensuring its accuracy and confidentiality.
Staying up-to-date with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations to ensure the organization's policies and practices are compliant.
Generating reports on various HR metrics such as turnover rates, recruitment effectiveness, and employee demographics.
Ensure that all activities are consistent with Company Mission Statement
Operate job-related equipment with or without an accommodation
Meet physical demands of job with or without an accommodation
Perform other duties as assigned