Human Resources Generalist

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Provide Assistance to Human Resource Manager
• People Development Plan
  • Create curriculum for seminars, training, etc. (hourly and salaried)
  • Review and track completion of quarterly and bi-annual assessments
  • Select and schedule leadership, computer, and personal development training
  • Schedule and prepare for town hall meetings
  • Provide correspondence, remainders, and schedules to employees
  • Organize room set up for all meetings
  • Administrative functions (data entry, files, tracking system)
• Amsted E-Learning
  • Run reports from the E-Learning system
  • Assist employees with logging on and familiarization of the system
• HR special projects
• Payroll
  • Reviews payroll calculations and deductions for accuracy.
  • Updates payroll and timekeeping records, processing routine employee changes.
  • Performs payroll reconciliations and audits each pay cycle.
  • Prepares payroll expense reports and supports Finance with reconciliations.
  • Adheres to payroll procedures, policies, and confidentiality requirements.
  • Responds to payroll-related inquiries from employees, HR, and Finance.
  • Researches and resolves payroll errors or discrepancies.
  • Issues or reissues checks and direct deposits, including final pay.
  • Maintains, scans, and files payroll records in compliance with state and federal retention laws.
  • Ensures documentation supports data entry requests and verifies proper authorization.
  • Performs other assigned duties.

JOB KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Four (4) year college degree or equivalent training. Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management preferred
• 2-4 years of related experience
• Union experience required
• Strong clerical, administrative and general office skills with accurate and meticulous in data entry proficiency
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communications; Ability to communicate with all levels of personnel.
• Highly proficient in computer skills and technology, Microsoft Office Suite proficiency, specifically Excel and SAP or other financial software
• Ability to multi-task and work under various conditions that may include frequent interruptions
• Experience using Workforce Management or a similar HR system
• Knowledge of wage withholdings orders

KEY CHALLENGES

• Managing multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ensuring accuracy and compliance in payroll administration while navigating frequent changes, union requirements, and complex employee inquiries.
• Coordinating and communicating effectively across diverse employee groups (hourly, salaried, union, and non-union) to support people development initiatives and organizational change.

WORK CONDITIONS

• Moderate physical effort

OTHER INFORMATION

The statements contained in this job description reflect general details as necessary to describe the principal functions of this job, the knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility. It should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods or otherwise to balance the workload.


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