HR Generalist

About the Position

Basic Systems, Inc. is looking for an experienced and dependable Human Resources Generalist to join our team. This position will support the day-to-day HR needs of our employees and managers and will be involved in a broad range of human resources functions.

Candidates can expect a hands-on position in a small-to-mid-sized company where the HR Generalist will have the opportunity to work across many areas of HR rather than being limited to one specialty. The right person will be comfortable working independently, handling confidential information, answering employee questions, working with managers, and knowing when an issue needs to be escalated.

This position is full-time and fully on-site at our Cambridge, Ohio office. This is not a remote or hybrid position.

What You'll Do

Employee Relations & HR Support

• Serve as a resource for employees and managers regarding HR policies, procedures and workplace concerns.
• Listen to employee concerns, help resolve issues and escalate matters when appropriate.
• Provide guidance to managers on day-to-day HR matters.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise good judgment when handling sensitive employee situations.
• Support performance reviews, disciplinary processes and other employee-related matters.

Benefits Administration: We work with some of the best benefits brokers in the business! They support our team with their hands-on approach, expertise, and with an enrollment platform that makes ben admin simple.

• Manage employee benefit enrollment, changes and terminations.
• Serve as a primary contact for employee questions regarding company benefits.
• Work with benefit providers and vendors to resolve issues.
• Help administer the company's self-funded health insurance plan.
• Maintain accurate benefit records and documentation.

Payroll: Basic utilizes a cloud-based employee self-service payroll platform with an integrated benefits and retirement feed, which allows for very minimal “touching” by the HR Generalist to process payroll.

• Process payroll accurately and on schedule.
• Review employee time, PTO, salary changes, deductions and other payroll-related information.
• Research and resolve payroll questions or discrepancies.
• Maintain confidentiality of payroll and compensation information.

Recruiting & Onboarding: We hire engineers, drafters, and other professional positions and enjoy the support of in-house marketing as well as relationships with local organizations who assist us in keeping a steady talent pipeline.

• Assist with recruiting and hiring for open positions.
• Post job openings, review applications and coordinate interviews.
• Communicate with candidates throughout the hiring process.
• Prepare offer letters and new-hire paperwork.
• Conduct new employee orientation and onboarding using online onboarding process.
• Ensure required employment forms, training and documentation are completed.

Employee Records & Compliance

• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records, both electronic and physical.
• Process employee changes, transfers and terminations.
• Conduct exit interviews and coordinate benefit and payroll-related termination processes.
• Assist with compliance related to FMLA, ADA, DOT and other applicable employment requirements.
• Keep HR policies, forms and other documents current.
• Assist with audits, reporting and other compliance requirements.

Training & Development

• Coordinate employee training and maintain training records.
• Track required certifications and employee development activities.
• Assist with employee development initiatives.

Other HR Responsibilities

• Assist with employee communications and HR projects.
• Support company events and employee engagement activities.
• Help with performance evaluation processes.
• Stay current on HR practices and employment requirements.
• Perform other HR-related duties as needed.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who is organized, dependable, approachable and experienced handling a wide variety of HR responsibilities with confidentiality and skill.

The ideal candidate will have:

• 3–5 years of progressive HR experience, preferably in a small or mid-sized organization.
• Experience working with employee relations, benefits, onboarding, recruiting and employee records.
• Payroll processing experience or strong payroll-related experience.
• Working knowledge of employment laws and HR practices.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to model these qualities for other leaders in the company.
• The ability to work independently and use good judgment.
• A high level of discretion when handling confidential information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Experience with an HRIS and payroll system.
• The ability to work effectively with employees and managers at all levels.

A bachelor's degree in human resources, business administration or a related field is preferred but additional equivalent experience will be considered.

PHR, SHRM-CP or similar certification is a plus, but not required.

Why Join Basic Systems?

This is an opportunity to become an important part of a close-knit, local organization and have a meaningful role in supporting our employees and managers. Basic Systems, Inc. excels in the professional work we do for our clients, helps our employees grow in their respective fields of expertise while also prioritizing a family-friendly workplace. The HR Generalist will work closely with the HR Manager and leadership team and will have exposure to a wide range of HR responsibilities.

Basic Systems, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.