Human Resources Generalist

Description

The HR Generalist works under the direction of the HR Manager, and is responsible for performing HR-related duties in the day-to-day operations for the administration of the human resource policies, procedures and programs, as well as preparing various payrolls and payroll reporting. The HR Generalist will perform in the following functional areas: employee benefits administration, employee relations, on-boarding new employees, policy implementation, recruitment/employment, and employment law compliance. The HR Manager assigns additional duties necessary in the completion of payroll and benefits coordination.

Examples of Duties

Specific duties and responsibilities:

Process payroll for 150-200 employees.

Performs benefits administration.

Administers the compensation program, including monitoring of employment contracts and recommending changes.

Maintains human resource information systems records and compiles reports from the database.

Administers various human resource plans and procedures for all Township personnel; assists in the development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures, and employee handbook updates.

Maintains compliance with federal, state and local employment and benefits law and regulations.

Coordinate full-cycle recruitment efforts (job postings, screenings, interviews, and offers).

Assist with Disability and Workers Compensation claims.

Prepare and report retirement contributions.

Process year end reporting, including W-2’s.

Preparation and responsibility for ACA compliance.

Protects the Townships integrity by keeping all information confidential.

Other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

Qualification for Employment:

Must Have:

Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Resource related field.

Payroll processing experience.

Minimum of two (2) years of progressively more responsible experience in a human resource environment.

Basic knowledge of FLSA and HIPPA laws and regulations.

Must be proficient with the use of Microsoft applications.

Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Successfully pass a pre-employment drug testing and criminal background check.

Preferred:

BS&A Software/ Cloud (HRIS module)

Labor relations experience

General knowledge of municipal government operations is desirable