Human Resources Generalist

Role Purpose: To support or implement various human resource functions.  Responsibilities include organization of files, recruitment, payroll function, employee updates and reporting results to the human resource manager. Assist with programs or functions such as benefits, wage and salary administration, discipline, employee and labor relations, equal employment opportunity (EEO) compliance, affirmative action, operations, performance appraisal, recruiting, training, or safety.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:  

Overall support to the Human Resource Manager and daily functions of the company. Records employee information such as personal data, compensation, benefits, tax data, performance reviews or evaluations, and termination date and reason.

Compiles and maintains records for use in employee benefits administration.

Verifies medical, dental, life, STD, LTD, 401(K), etc. billing for accuracy and provide ready invoice for HR Manager authorization.

Administers aptitude and interest tests for all new recruits and, if needed, current staff.

Monitors attendance, reviews for absentee issues/disciplinary action.  Notifies HR Manager and Supervisor of possible disciplinary.

Computes wages and records data for use in payroll processing. Processes and distributes adjustments, shortages, vacation pay, deductions and bonuses.

Maintain employee absentee calendars

Compiles data from personnel records and prepares reports.

         Develop and maintain advertisements and internal postings for recruitment.

         Coordinates all temporary and contract personnel hiring.

         Advises HR Manager of employee relation issues. 

         Updates vendor website for new hires, employee changes and terminations.

Prepares various survey information relating to benefits, compensation and policy.

         Assists the HR Manager with the HR Training Program.

Conduct new employee orientation.

Assists the HR Manager in immigration related issues.

Responds to inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs

Examines employee files to answer inquiries and provides information to authorized persons.

Compiles data from personnel records and prepares reports.

Assists with company activities/functions. (member of the social committee)

Assists with preparations and maintenance of employee HR website, Newsline, HR support website.

Other duties as assigned.

Other Significant Role Requirements: 

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. 

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, policies and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of employees of the organization.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to gather various facts involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Supervision: none

Customer Focus: This is a highly visible position with a critical impact on the company’s future.  Internal and external contacts include all levels of employees within the company, division management, consultants, and other professional business contacts within the industry.  External contacts are key to the effective execution of the objectives of the company.  Frequently these interactions will involve extremely complex, emotional and sensitive issues.  Success in this area is vital for the development of the existing and future business.

Critical Competencies:

• Ability to work under conflicting and frequently changing priorities
• Able to provide strong listening, interpersonal, team working and organizational skills
• Ability to provide support to staff without giving advise
• Flexibility
• Able to create a positive “can do” attitude amongst entire company
• Ability to work within a diverse workforce

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 3+ years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

• Intermediate knowledge of Word, Excel and PowerPoint applications.
• 3+ years’ experience in Ceridian Dayforce.