HR Generalist

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Responsible for coordinating a wide range of human resource functions including recruiting, interviewing, and hiring personnel, providing assistance with performance appraisals and corrective actions, and ensuring Company personnel are well informed of human resource policies and programs. Oversees the human resource information system, maintains and updates employee records, completes assigned tax, insurance, and benefits reporting requirements, and ensures that Company records and reporting are in compliance with federal and state regulations. Updates job descriptions and assists with salary administration processes. Provides assistance to area personnel on training programs, benefits management, and other human resource concerns.

**EEO / Veterans / Disabaled** **Essential Functioan and Basic Duties:** * Assumes responsibility for effectively completing assigned human resource functions. * Assists in recruiting, interviewing, and hiring Company personnel. Ensures all hiring processes are effective and legally compliant. * Counsels managers on supervisory concerns including corrective actions and performance appraisals. * Monitors the performance appraisal program and makes adjustments as necessary. * Conducts new employee orientations, and ensures personnel are well informed of human resource policies and programs. * Coordinates the updating of job descriptions. Receives and reviews job descriptions from department managers. Ensures information is complete and current. * Administers benefits programs. Communicates related information to employees. * Participates in salary surveys. Reviews completed documents for accuracy and adherence to guidelines. * Assists in developing and implementing human resource operations plans, policies, procedures, and goals. Recommends improvements as appropriate. * Assumes responsibility for the accurate, complete, and timely preparation of records, reports, and other documents. * Maintains and updates employee files. Ensures employee files are complete and in compliance with Company policies and legal regulations. * Ensures all payroll records including time cards, sick leave, annual leave, overtime, insurance deductions, and tax forms are properly maintained and preserved. Submits information to payroll administration personnel as scheduled. * Ensures employment and enrollment forms including W-4s, insurance, retirement, and benefits documents are current and complete. * Assists in preparing and reviewing employee benefit review statements. * Prepares, reviews, and approves federal and state reports including EEO, OSHA, and Workers’ Compensation documents. * Ensures all human resource records are maintained in accordance with established Company policies and state and federal regulations. * Assumes responsibility for establishing and maintaining effective communication and coordination with area personnel and management. * Ensures employees are informed of programs and policies. * Resolves employee requests, complaints, and problems courteously and promptly. Counsels employees and managers concerning job-related matters. * Assists Department personnel. Provides support on training and benefits programs. * Keeps management informed of area activities and of any significant concerns. Completes required reports accurately and promptly. Attends meetings as required. * Assumes responsibility for maintaining professional business relations with trade professionals, government contacts, vendors, and suppliers. * Represents the Company at trade meetings and seminars as assigned. * Ensures the Company’s professional reputation is maintained. * Ensures questions and concerns are promptly and courteously resolved. * Assumes responsibility for related duties as required or assigned. * Stays abreast of developments in personnel management and related legal requirements. * Completes special projects as assigned. * Ensures work area is clean, secure, and well maintained. **Performance Measurements:** * Human resource activities comply with legal requirements, meet the Company’s needs, and are cost effective. * Personnel records are complete and current. * State and federal records and reports are properly and promptly filed. * Good communication and coordination exists with area personnel and with management. Assistance is provided as needed. Company personnel are appropriately informed of human resource policies and procedures. * Good employee relations exist. Employee requests, problems, and complaints are promptly resolved. * Management is appropriately informed of area activities and of any significant problems.

**Education/Certification:** * Associate's Degree and training in human resource management preferred or equivalent field experience. **Required Knowledge:** * Thorough knowledge of human resource procedures, policies, federal/state laws and regulations, corporate policy, and employee benefit programs. * Understanding of related computer applications. **Experience Required:** * Three to five years of related experience. * System implementation experience is preferred **Skills/Abilities:** * Solid interpersonal and public relations skills. * Excellent oral and written communications abilities. * Well-organized and attentive to detail. * Able to operate 10-key, copier, fax, PC, telephone, and other basic office equipment.