We are seeking a Human Resources Generalist to act as a trusted resource for designated employees and departments by implementing, administering, and maintaining a variety of HR programs and providing support at various levels within the organization. This position carries out responsibilities to include but not limited to the following functional areas: employee relations, training, performance management, payroll, onboarding, offboarding, policy implementation, affirmative action, and employment law compliance.
Duties:
- Maintains the employee handbook, organization charts, new hire documents, personnel folders, etc.
- Act as a liaison between employees and employer to answer questions or concerns regarding company policies/practices.
- Conducts open enrollment, maintains portals, reconciles billing, conducts onboarding, removes termed employees for all benefits.
- Assists in resolving any employee issues or conflicts that may arise.
- Proactively support the delivery of HR processes and manage HR projects.
- Administration of payroll process and timekeeping. This includes working with the company Controller to include biweekly payroll processing, compensation changes, quarterly bonuses, and employee status changes.
- Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment and benefits laws and regulations. Actively identifying gaps and proposing and implementing changes as necessary.
- Develop and implement employee retention programs.
- Manage and respond to unemployment claims and requests.
- Understands the importance of and protects employee/company information by keeping it confidential.
- Plan and coordinate virtual employee events and company recognition program.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree or SHRM-CP
- 5-7 years minimum of related work experience
- A high level of integrity, accuracy, dependability, enthusiasm, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Meticulous attention to detail and organizational skills required.
- Strong computer knowledge and experience in using software programs related to HR, payroll, and accounting (e.g. ADP Workforce Now, Unanet, etc.).
- Working knowledge of California labor law, including but not limited to EEO, FLSA, ADA, HIPAA, COBRA, OSHA, FMLA, STD/LTD, etc.
- Knowledge of business management, payroll, and human resources.
- Specialized training in employment law, compensation, employee relations, organizational planning, safety, training, and preventive labor relations, preferred.
- Knowledge of employment laws and best practices.
Need To Have:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
- Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.