Payroll and Benefits Generalist

Job Summary:

The Human Resource Generalist coordinates HR policies and programs with emphasis on the benefits and compensation areas, ensuring that the organization is in full compliance with applicable laws and regulations. In addition, the position works closely with the director of human resources in developing, implementing, and evaluating ongoing HR policies, programs, functions, and activities. The position also assists with the safety efforts and acts as co-chair for the safety committee.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Plan, and execute all activities relating to the administration and maintenance of payroll and employee benefits programs.
• Managing the employee leave program (FMLA, STD,LTD and worker’s compensation) as well as the ADA compliance.
• Administer benefits programs, including conducting analyses and serving as primary contact with providers (including group health and life), workers’ compensation, unemployment, and retirement plans. Develop, implement, and control programs in a manner that ensures cost effectiveness, market competitiveness and internal equity among employees.
• Assist the HR director in the daily administration of other HR services as directed or assigned, including affirmative action/EEO compliance, job classification, recruitment and selection, promotions, transfers.
• Develop, prepare, generate, and analyze ongoing and ad-hoc special reports pertaining to employee personnel information and data, including issues such as benefits costs, staffing levels/deployment, turnover, absenteeism, recruitment, applicant tracking, affirmative action/EEO, compensation, promotions, etc. Effectively utilize the data processing system to obtain, store and analyze pertinent data and information.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• 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.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Three years of progressively responsible experience in human resources.
• Prior payroll and benefits management experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times. 
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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