HR Generalist

Dive into an exciting temporary role as an HR Generalist in beautiful Providence, RI! We're looking for a sharp, detail-oriented professional to join our team, offering an excellent hourly wage of $30-$35/hour. This position boasts a consistent Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm schedule, giving you great work-life balance while you apply your HR expertise. Ready to make an immediate impact and grow your professional network? Reach out to our RPS Recruiter, Melanie at mearle@staffmanagement.com today!

• Ensure compliance to all Federal & State employment laws and regulations. Present areas of concern and recommendations for improvement to the HR Manager.
• Work with the HR Manager & Sr. Management to develop and implement policies and procedures that comply with all Federal & State employment laws while simultaneously support the company.
• Work with the HR Manager to develop and implement a Strategic HR Plan. The goal here is to transition the HR dept. from being tactical to strategic. Special emphasis will be placed on streamlining and automating processes.
• Monitor and maintain the Time & Attendance system in accordance with Federal & State employment laws and the policies defined in IEP's Employee Manual. Ensure employee entrance & exit times are accurate, overtime has been approved by the applicable Dept. Manager, vacation & medical time is accurately recorded. Update, correct, and train employees as required.
• Monitor and maintain the Leave Tracking System in accordance with IEP's Employee Manual.
• Ensure requests for scheduled or unscheduled vacation time, medical time, bereavement, jury duty, and unpaid time off are accurately recorded. Update, correct, and train employees as required.
• Support the Financial Controller in the preparation and processing of payroll.
• Work with the HR Manager to Recruit, Hire, Train, & Retain qualified personnel

Education /Skills /Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Must read, write and communicate in English as it relates to this position and safety.
• Must successfully complete 90-day probationary period.
• 1 to 3 years of previous HR experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written.
• Organized and detail oriented.
• Self-Starter with the ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Possess good initiative with drive for continuous improvement.
• Cooperative with the ability to work independently or in a team environment.
• Possess good Administrative & Record Keeping skills.
• Analytical.
• Public speaking.
• Intermediate computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, & PowerPoint.

SMX, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, age, gender identification, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable law.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. If you require disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact your Recruiter or Employee Relations at HR-Advice@trueblue.com or 1-800-610-8920. TrueBlue, Inc. and its brands will consult with all applicants who request disability-related accommodation during the recruitment process to ensure that the accommodation provided takes into account the applicant's individual accessibility needs.