Human Resources Specialist

Pfaudler Company•Rochester, NY

About The Position

General HR duties to include recruiting, benefit & leave administration and safety while providing excellent customer service and follow-up to all employees. Coordinate the administration of benefits in partnership with the broker, external benefit vendors, and the HR Manager. Administer and coordinate leave of absences including FMLA, NY PFL, DBL and Workers’ Compensation. Maintain highest standard of integrity, confidentiality and ethics while handling employee matters.

Requirements

Associate’s degree with 2 years of HR experience preferred.
Previous experience with ADP payroll processing and HRIS experience.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.
Exceptional attention to detail and customer service skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a manufacturing environment with unions a plus.

Responsibilities

Administer leaves of absence including FMLA, NY PFL, DBL and workers’ compensation claims, paperwork, tracking and usage as required by policy and legal requirements.
Assist HR Manager with recruiting responsibilities for various positions.
Administration of employee benefits and open enrollment.
Review and reconcile monthly benefit invoices for accuracy.
Resolve employee and/or retiree issues with insurance providers and other benefit administrators.
Field and respond to day-to-day questions from employees on policies, benefits, ADP, etc
Prepare and maintain logs and reporting for OSHA, Worker’s Comp, etc.
Act as payroll backup for ADP payroll system.
Maintain updated employee handbooks and related HR documents.
Prepares for and participates in union contract negotiations.
Coordinate Employee Safety, Training and Wellness programs.