Human Resources Generalist

About Us:
Freeman Boatworks is a renowned boat manufacturer specializing in crafting high-quality watercraft for various recreational and commercial purposes. We are dedicated to delivering excellence in every aspect of our business and are currently seeking a Human Resource Generalist to join our team in Charleston, South Carolina. This role is pivotal in ensuring the smooth functioning of HR operations and supporting the overall success of the organization.
Job Description:
As a Human Resources Generalist, you will play a crucial role in managing various HR functions, including but not limited to new hire onboarding, benefits enrollment, payroll processing, and workers' compensation claims. You will serve as a key point of contact for employees regarding HR-related inquiries and will work closely with the HR Director to maintain compliance with relevant laws and regulations. This role requires you to be onsite M-F, remote work is not an option currently.
Responsibilities:
New Hire Onboarding:

• Coordinate and facilitate the onboarding process for all Freeman new hires.

• Process employment paperwork including pre-employment drug screening and background checks for new hires, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.

• Conduct weekly new hire orientation sessions.

Employee Benefits:

• Assist employees with benefits enrollment processes, including health insurance, retirement plans, and other voluntary benefits.

• Act as a liaison between employees and benefits providers to resolve any issues or concerns.

• Maintain and update employee records and benefits actions in Paylocity and Employee Navigator.

• Coordinate daily benefits processing, including enrollments, terminations, LOA, COBRA and vendor updates (as needed); Administer Leave of Absence, determine eligibility and coordinate all aspects from initiation to return.

• Advise and inform employees of the details of the company's benefit programs.

• Resolve benefit-related issues and respond to queries and requests in a timely manner.

• Collaborate/Audit with payroll and ensure that employer contributions and payroll deductions are processed accurately and in a timely manner.

• Own daily/weekly 401K administration, reporting, overall plan maintenance and manage formal audit process.

Payroll Processing:

• Manage the weekly payroll process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in processing employee wages, deductions, and taxes.

• Collaborate with finance and accounting teams to reconcile payroll data and address any discrepancies.

• Fields and responds to payroll inquiries and resolves discrepancies.

• Interacts with all department management team members related to payroll issues affecting team members including any missed work hours.

• Performs actions necessary to track and determine regular pay and overtime pay.

• Screens time-worked inputs for calculating, coding or other errors.

• Reconciles errors and maintains payroll records.

• Calculates and processes federal and state taxes and social security withholding, union dues (where applicable) and/or other deductions.

• Ensures payroll-related transactions are processed in compliance with external and internal policies.

• Facilitates and manages weekly, monthly and/or annual company reporting (internally and externally) which includes but is not limited to: Company specific and/or mandated Finance/Payroll reporting and Auditor required reporting; benefits/payroll administration; compensation administration; LOAs (Leaves of Absence).

• Maintains all records, logs and reporting in compliance with Finance/Payroll regulations.

• Reconciles payroll deposits, tax withholdings, wage garnishments and voluntary payroll deductions. Participates in and/or leads efforts related to company audits involving Finance/Payroll reporting and/or data.

• Prepares payroll information and documentation for audit purposes.

• Prepares responses to notices from governmental agencies regarding employee tax filings when necessary; Assists with tax return preparation.

Workers' Compensation Claims:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for employees regarding workers' compensation claims.

• Coordinate with insurance providers and healthcare professionals to facilitate the claims process and ensure timely resolution of claims.

• Partner with Freemans Environmental Health and Safety specialist.

HR Administration:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records, including personnel files, attendance records, and HR databases.

• Prepare HR-related reports and documentation as needed for management and regulatory compliance.

• Scans, uploads and files payroll documents.

• Enter new hires into Payroll/HRIS system.

• Process employee status changes in the Payroll/HRIS system.

• Process employment verifications.

Employee Relations:

• Handle employee inquiries and concerns related to HR policies, procedures, and benefits.

• Provide guidance and support to employees on HR-related matters and escalate issues to HR management as necessary.

Compliance:

• Stay informed about federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations to ensure compliance in HR practices and policies.

• Assist in the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures as needed.

• Stays current and maintains knowledge of rules and laws which govern the payroll administration policies and practices.

• Maintain and create records, reports, and documentation in accordance with federal, state, and provider regulations.

• Compliance reporting as needed.

Training and Development:

• Coordinate training and development initiatives for employees, including scheduling training sessions, tracking attendance, and evaluating training effectiveness.

Requirements
Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Finance, Psychology, or related field required.

• Master's degree a plus.

• Minimum of three (3) years of payroll experience including but not limited to: payroll processing, tax filing, tax reconciliation and accounting/general ledger experience related to payroll.

• Proficient experience in working with payroll systems specifically Paylocity.

• Demonstrated ability in ensuring compliance with federal, state and local regulations including FMLA, ADA, FLSA, and HIPAA.

• Ability to maintain confidential information and knowledge of confidential matters.

• Must be personable and approachable; Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and active listening skills at all times.

• Demonstrates and maintains flexibility and adapts to changes within industry and company.

• Effective, consistent and impeccable communication (verbal and written), detail-oriented, interpersonal, organizational, presentation, teamwork, time management and training skills.

• Analytical and problem-solving skills.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience

• Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, dental, and vision coverage

• Retirement savings plan with company match

• Paid time off and holidays

• Dynamic and collaborative work environment with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement

How to Apply:
If you meet the qualifications and are excited about the opportunity to join our team as a Human Resource Generalist, please apply directly to this job posting and submit your resume and cover letter to jeannie@freemanboatworks.com. We look forward to hearing from you!