Hr Generalist

Human Resource Generalist
East Providence, RI
$55,000 to $70,000 per year depending on experience

Job Duties / Responsibilities of the Human Resource Generalist

• Ensure compliance to all Federal & State employment laws and regulations.
• Present areas of concern and recommendations for improvement to the HR Manager.
• Work with the HR Manager & Sr. Management to develop and implement policies and procedures that comply with all Federal & State employment laws while simultaneously supporting the company.
• Work with the HR Manager to develop and implement a Strategic HR Plan. The goal here is to transition the HR dept. from being tactical to strategic. Special emphasis will be placed on streamlining and automating processes.
• Monitor and maintain the Time & Attendance system in accordance with Federal & State employment laws and the policies defined in company Employee Manual.
• Ensure employee entrance & exit times are accurate, overtime has been approved by the applicable Dept. Manager, vacation & medical time is accurately recorded.
• Update, correct, and train employees as required.
• Monitor and maintain the Leave Tracking System in accordance with company Employee Manual.
• Ensure requests for scheduled or unscheduled vacation time, medical time, bereavement, jury duty, and unpaid time off are accurately recorded. Update, correct, and train employees as required.
• Support the Financial Controller in the preparation and processing of payroll.
• Work with the HR Manager to Recruit, Hire, Train, & Retain qualified personnel.
• Responsible for on / off boarding for New Hires & Terminations.
• Assist the HR Manager with identifying and securing Federal & State funding to offset costs to the company. Examples: OJT Program, Incumbent Worker Training Grant, & Tax Incentives.
• Work with the HR Manager to help create a continuous learning environment that satisfies employee position requirements & developmental needs and the company.
• Maintain Employee Records (Personal, Training, & Health)
• Work with the HR Manager to support and improve the company's Employee Communication Programs, e.g., Interoffice Memorandums, Organizational Announcements, Payroll Stuffers, & Newsletter.
• Work with the HR Manager to maintain the Employee Bulletin Boards.
• Support HR Reporting requirements as needed, e.g., OSHA, Security, & Time & Attendance.
• Responsible for Benefits Administration & billing - Dental, Life Insurance, STD, AFLAC, Educational Assistance, & Employee Reimbursement.
• Participate in the renewal of employee benefit programs to include the preparation & roll-out to the company's employees during Open Enrollment.
• Work with the HR Manager to develop and implement a Compensation Program that is competitive for our industry and supports retention of employees.
• Support the company's Safety program by participating in Accident Reporting, Investigation, Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Action to prevent future occurrences.
• Work with the HR Manager to enhance the Performance Management process to include Quarterly / Annual Self Evaluations & Annual Performance Reviews.
• Work with the HR Manager to enhance Employee Recognition Programs, Birthday, Anniversary, Discounts, etc.
• Assist in resolving Employee Relations matters.
• Follow Company policies and procedures as defined in the Company Employee Manual.
• Follow all International Standards that apply to company certification and QMS.
• Follow Company Safety rules and wears Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required.
• Maintain regular and satisfactory attendance.
• Perform duties outside of normal work hours as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education /Skills /Qualifications of the Human Resource Generalist

• MUST HAVE at least 2 to 4 years of previous HR experience and must be in a manufacturing environment.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent. (HR certification or Associate degree preferred)
• Must read, write, and communicate in English as it relates to this position and safety.
• Must successfully complete 90-day probationary period.
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written.
• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Self-Starter with the ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Possess good initiative with drive for continuous improvement.
• Cooperative with the ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Possess good Administrative & Record Keeping skills.
• Analytical.
• Public speaking.
• Intermediate computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, & PowerPoint.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $55,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Human resources in manufacturing: 2 years (Required)
• prepare and process payroll: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location