Human Resource Generalist

at  Vantage Credit Union

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for administration of insurance benefits including, but not limited to, enrollments, changes and/or terminations of benefits, COBRA enrollments/terminations, communication and employee inquiries as situations arise.
• Process and/or review and reconcile monthly billings from insurance providers and resolve discrepancies.
• Function as liaison with insurance carriers, conducts annual open enrollment period for medical insurance, FSA, and HSA changes.
• Compile statistical data needed to assist with annual benefits renewal process.
• Coordinate company wellness programs and associated events.
• Assist the Human Resources Manager with short term disability claims and FMLA claims.
• Process semi-monthly payroll including any deduction changes.
• Sending eligible employees 401k enrollment packets.
• Ensure legal compliance with employees and processing tax-related paperwork for payroll.
• Maintain departmental spreadsheets for reporting and analytical needs.
• Serves as back-up to the Talent Acquisition Specialist by recruiting, interviewing, and hiring qualified job applicants for open positions.
• Conducts New Hire Orientation.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and innovative technologies in human resources, talent management, and benefits.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Human Resource Manager, Chief Risk Officer, President, or Board of Directors.

KNOWLEDGE

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Exceptional time management skills and ability to prioritize tasks with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment and payroll related laws and regulations.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organizations HRIS and talent management systems.

SKILLS

• Collaborator, values building a unified team, open to input from others, and guidance from all levels.
• Sensitive to executive etiquette and protocol; able to recognize and deal with different personalities; a high degree of poise and tact to represent the credit union positively in contacts with members and other individuals of importance to the credit union.
• Effective communication and listening skills; can comfortably deal with people at all levels; possesses excellent written and oral communication skills. Can effectively communicate with people in potentially stressful situations.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work without direction.
• Detail oriented with the ability to accurately transfer numerical information within various software systems.
• Able to meet deadlines under pressure.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• The individual should have 2+ years of experience in benefits administration and payroll.
• Bachelor’s degree in related HR field or equivalent related experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The position requires the following physical activities within varying environmental conditions:

• Occasionally remaining in a stationary position which may be standing or sitting for a prolonged period.
• Occasional travel or moving from one office location to another or from one department to another at the headquarters building.
• Occasional lifting, moving, or adjusting objects up to 20 pounds.
• Constant communication with others through various channels including verbal, email, and chat of which the last two may require consistent use of a keyboard and mouse or another electronic device.
• Work will be in a commercially reasonable temperature-controlled environment.
• Occasional temporary exterior site review which could be in outdoor elements of wind, rain, or snow.

Please refer the Job description for details