Human Resources Generalist

• Co-ordinate new hire employee process, producing offer letters, requesting references, adding new starter details to HRIS system.

• Leave administration - Process FMLA requests
• Act as the first point of contact for all day to day queries and ad hoc requests via telephone, email and face-to-face, both internally and externally, e.g. employment verification's, benefit questions, password resets, etc.
• Assist with Benefits Open Enrollment and year end processing activities.
• Participate in performance review process, Annual Salary Review and Bonus processing for employees.
• Assist with compliance reporting and periodic audits as needed
• Ensure that all sites comply with US Employment/DOL postings
• Support Managers in all matters relating to HR including guidance regarding terms and conditions, absence, performance matters, flexible working etc.
• Assist VP of HR in the internal advancement and promotion of internal employees.
• Respond to requests for management and numerical information as required, eg. Monthly and quarterly headcount, sickness absence reporting etc.
• Input information into our Safety Management software, prepare safety reports, complete safety questionnaires etc.

 Skills:

• Microsoft Office, Outlook, HRIS, Internet
• Able to perform Accounting tasks
• Able to handle heavy workloads and prioritize own work
• High level of integrity and professionalism
• Responsible with confidential and sensitive information
• Consistency in task completion and response time
• A flexible approach, able to cope with a constantly changing environment and priorities

Education/Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in HR or equivalent experience
• Must be authorized to work in the US

Experience:

•  3 years' experience in an Human Resources role is required, preferably in a multi-state environment. 
• Experience with HRIS systems and internet/intranet
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook
• A good understanding of payroll, benefits and labor compliance is desirable
• Experience working with sensitive and confidential information

Functional Competencies:

• Proactive
• Strong attention to detail
• Resilient
• Good communication skills, written and verbal
• Demonstrate self-initiative and sense of urgency
• Confidence in work; decisiveness; exercise independent judgment with immediate duties
• Prioritize diligently and work efficiently
• A high level of tact and diplomacy is essential