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The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the HR Department, and is a crucial resource for employees to gather accurate, timely, and useful information on HR policies, procedures, and employee offerings. This is a dynamic role and will evolve as new processes and procedures are implemented and improved.
This position reports to the President and has no direct supervisory responsibilities.
High Level Key Responsibilities
Responsible for ensuring the day-to-day HR tasks are managed consistently and at a high level
o Assist the Sr. Accountant with payroll as needed.
o Ensure compliance with all applicable state and federal wage and hour laws.
o Manage reporting for employee-related requests
o Coordinate employee start and exit processes and checklists
o Coordinates all HR projects.
o Manage employee IT equipment requests
o Assist with volunteer events and activities
Responsible for ensuring that employees fully understand and are able to take advantage of company benefits
o Responsible for administering health and welfare plans, including enrollments and terminations.
o Process required documents through payroll and insurance providers to ensure accurate record keeping and proper deductions.
o Ensure employee understanding of benefits programs by counseling employees/dependents as situations arise.
o Resolve employee complaints related to health and welfare plans; assist employees with difficult or complex complaints by working with vendors to resolve issues in a timely manner.
o Own annual open enrollment period each year. Arrange for distribution of plan summary materials and required notices, assist with communicating changes to employees and arrange for onsite representation by providers. Process changes within deadlines.
o Manage employee leave programs
o Schedule 3rd party education events
Responsible for ensuring the HR function is up to date and accurate on all compliance requirements
o Respond to reference checks and verifications of employment status.
o Perform data entry and maintain personnel files.
o Coordinate and assist with the ACA and ERISA benefits reporting requirements.
o Assist employees and supervisors with basic interpretation of HR policies and procedures.
Requirements
o Bilingual, Spanish - required
o Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
o Attention to detail
o Knowledge of major federal and state employment law
o 2-5 Years of relevant experience required.
