JOB DESCRIPTION

The Human Resources Generalist will play a crucial role in enhancing department functions under the guidance of the CFO and General Manager. This role involves recruiting and onboarding employees, administering the employee handbook and HR procedures, managing employee benefits, handling workers’ compensation and other regulatory matters, offboarding, and addressing employee questions about pay, benefits, and policies.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in a similar HR Generalist position with payroll and benefits administration.
• Basic skills in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• 2-3 years of experience using web-based electronic payroll systems, preferably QuickBooks or ADP.
• Ability to prioritize workload, multitask, and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills for effective communication with management and coworkers.
• Strong telephone manner.
• Ability to understand, interpret, develop, and communicate company policies and procedures.
• Ability to follow written and oral directions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with strong customer service skills.
• Ability to take initiative and complete projects, tasks, and assignments.
• Ability to empathize and defuse sensitive or contentious employee issues.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Manufacturing/warehousing HR generalist or manager experience.
• Associates degree or higher preferred.
• Experience with compensation analysis and budgeting is highly preferred.
• A ‘Go getter’ mentality.
• Strong teamwork skills and ability to work individually.
• Interest in helping grow a small business with significant growth plans.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate and assist Operations Managers with recruiting needs, manage job postings, schedule applicants, and collaborate with recruiters and temp agencies.
• Schedule and conduct initial interviews, provide feedback to operations teams, and conduct new employee orientation including paperwork compilation and system overviews.
• Onboard employees into the HR management system in QuickBooks.
• Review and update HR and employee-related forms to ensure compliance and consistency.
• Manage and verify I-9 documentation and maintain records in the HR management system.
• Collaborate with the Finance team to manage employee compensation and personal information for accurate payroll processing.
• Assist in developing and implementing training and onboarding programs.
• Update and maintain the Company Policy Handbook.
• Respond to employee inquiries about payroll, benefits, and general personnel issues.
• Assist Operations Managers with the annual performance review process.
• Participate in administrative staff meetings and help plan company events.
• Maintain records of Paid Time Off and short-term disability.
• Assist with employee discipline, documentation of disciplinary matters, and performance improvement plans.
• Offboard employees, including termination processing and preparation of regulatory forms.
• Assist in coordinating employee meetings and events, including preparing agendas and reserving facilities.
• Document and maintain injury reports and coordinate with workers’ compensation carriers and OSHA documentation.
• Assist the CFO with projects and assignments as needed.

available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave