Hr Generalist

Job Summary:
The HR Generalist ensures timely benefit administration, performs payroll tasks, is an employee resource, and performs administrative tasks and services to support effective and efficient operations of the Human Resource department.
Primary Responsibilities:
Benefit Administration:

• Accurately enroll employees in benefits using HRIS.
• Educate new employees on medical, dental, vision, FSA, life insurance, STD and LTD, and 401(K) coverage.
• Assist with new hire questions and benefit education during onboarding.
• Confirm vendors have updated employee eligibility information.
• Distribute required compliance materials for benefit plans.
• Audit benefit coverage throughout the year.
• Assist with open enrollment periods.
• Administer and process leave of absence requests for FMLA and STD/LTD.
• Ensure return-to-work clearance when applicable.
• Schedule employee events, focusing on wellness and engagement.

Payroll Processing:

• Process and manage bi-weekly payroll for employees.
• Calculate and input salary adjustments, benefit deductions, and other payroll-related changes.
• Ensure accuracy and compliance regarding payroll processing.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll issues or discrepancies.

Miscellaneous:

• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Work closely with HR Manager and assist with HR paperwork and compliance.
• Take part in employee engagement survey and attend skip-level meetings.
• Assist with hiring plan, phone interviews, and review job descriptions, as needed.
• Collaborate with HR team on team goals and company initiatives.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

About Our Team: We are looking for energetic candidates to grow with us at Octopi. As we complete our expansion, we will increase the output of our state-of-the-art production and brewing facilities.
Qualified individuals are detail-oriented, collaborative, growth-focused, and self-motivated. Our team is a community; we are open, informal and laid back, but also hard working and respectful of others. You should be as well.
Qualified and interested individuals should please submit their letter of intention and resume. Compensation varies based on experience. Health insurance, dental, vision, paid time off, 401k and other extra perks. Relocation assistance may be offered. We are an equal opportunity employer.
Offers of employment at Octopi are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates, as deemed necessary.
Job Type: Full-time
Requirements
Required Skills/Abilities:

• Thorough understanding of HR best practices, as well as applicable policies and federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to function well in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma required. Associate's or Bachelor's degree in HR-related field, preferred.
• Past payroll experience strongly preferred.
• 2+ years of benefit administration, with FMLA administration experience, a plus.
• SHRM-CP a plus.

Salary Description
$55,000-65,000 depending on experience