Human Resources Generalist I

Serves as administrator for several critical Human Resources functions and workforce management, including recruiting, employee/labor relations, compensation, benefits, training, diversity, employee engagement, leave and attendance tracking, payroll, and employee records. Facilitates and communicates organizational policies and programs and ensures labor law and regulatory compliance. Provides internal support and partnership to business lines to deliver required Human Resources. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Compile & Process accurate data pertaining to payroll (UKG) compensation, 401-K and other benefits, plus maintain/update records concerning these issues as requested or necessary. Assist employees with questions, concerns or modifications pertaining to all areas. Develop and maintain an audit system for reporting of errors. Provide information to Compensation Manager for review of all areas and discuss areas for improvements.
• Prepare & distribute reviews on time and follow up on due dates. Maintain employee and company files concerning compensation data. Create and maintain an audit system for the compensation system.
• Assist in the recruitment of all candidates. Provide internal job postings, resume log and retention schedule of resumes. Contact newspaper or other media for placement of advertisements. Set up schedule for interviews. Arrange travel for candidates. Prepare company information for candidates and interviews.
• Coordinate and lead orientation for new hires, including scheduling of orientation, compiling of company materials for orientation, scheduling drug screen/physical, providing training in the areas of sexual harassment, compensation/payroll and benefits. Create, update and modify orientation materials when necessary.
• Assist employees with STD, LTD and FMLA and other forms. Keep records with regards to all. Explain human resource policies, procedures, laws, standards or regulations.
• Prepare or maintain employment records related to events, such as hiring, termination, leaves, transfers, or promotions, using Human Resources management system software
• May perform task and activities associated with employee relations/special events, including participating on certain committees involving the Summer Picnic , United Way, Employee Suggestion Program and other duties as assigned

Skills and Specifications

• Knowledge of the following: HRIS Payroll software, 401(k) and healthcare plans.
• MS Excel and Word.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks.
• A significant level of trust and diplomacy is required, in addition to normal courtesy and tact. Work involves extensive personal contact with others and is usually of a personal or sensitive nature. Work may involve motivating or influencing others.
• Outside contacts become important and fostering sound relationships with other entities (companies and/or individuals) becomes necessary and often requires the ability to influence and/or sell ideas or services to others.

Education and Qualifications

• Two to four years’ experience in the administration of Human Resource programs, or similar experience. Equivalent combination of Education and Experience is required.
• (1) A college degree (Business Admin., HR Management, or related) or (2) multi-craft skills acquired through extensive on-the-job training or apprenticeship programs or (3) in-depth industry and job specific technical skills acquired through a combination of formal instruction and on-the-job training required.
• SHRM or Human Resource Management certification a plus.

Compliance with US Export Control Regulations: This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR).  In order to comply with these regulations, applicants for employment must be a “U.S. Person” as defined by the ITAR and/or EAR.  The definition of “US Person” includes U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Job tasks are usually performed in an office environment.

Position requires the ability to read, write, speak and understand English at a level necessary to successfully perform assigned responsibilities.  Ability to utilize/operate a computer, peripheral equipment and appropriate software. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.