Human Resources Generalist

Royal Brass and Hose

Since 1949 Royal Brass and Hose has been a distributor of high-quality mobile equipment products like hydraulic and pneumatic parts, hoses, fittings, fasteners, adapters, and more. Our solutions, expertise and service excellence empower customer success.

We are employee-owned! Royal Brass and Hose has been an ESOP since 2018. In addition, we offer a competitive benefits package including 401K match, health, vision and dental insurance, voluntary group insurance and company profit sharing.

The Human Resources Generalist plays a vital role in supporting various human resources functions within the organization. This position is responsible for handling a broad range of HR activities, including recruitment, employee relations, benefits administration, compliance, training, and payroll processing. The HR Generalist serves as a point of contact for employees and management, ensuring HR policies and procedures are implemented effectively and consistently.


Essential Job Functions
• Administer day-to-day HR operations, including employee inquiries, onboarding, offboarding, and maintaining personnel records.
• Support recruitment and selection processes by posting job openings, screening candidates, and conducting background/MVR checks.
• Ensure timely and accurate bi-weekly payroll processing.
• Respond to unemployment claims, unemployment hearings and employment verifications.
• Facilitate new hire orientation and ensure a smooth onboarding experience for new employees.
• Assist in employee relations matters, addressing concerns, conducting investigations, and supporting conflict resolution efforts.
• Coordinate benefits administration, including enrollments, changes, and responding to employee questions regarding benefits programs.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and maintain up-to-date knowledge of HR best practices, compliance with annual federal reporting requirements.
• Support performance management processes, evaluations, and development plans.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records, HRIS data entry, and generate HR reports as needed.
• Assist with HR projects and initiatives, such as training programs, employee engagement activities, and policy updates.
• Promote a positive organizational culture.


Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of experience in a human resources role, preferably as a generalist or in a similar capacity.
• Knowledge of employment laws and HR best practices.
• Experience with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Discretion and ability to handle confidential information with integrity.
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Adaptability and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.


Working conditions

This position typically operates in an office environment with standard business hours. Occasional travel or extended hours may be required to support HR events or urgent matters.


Physical requirements
• Ability to climb stairs
• Sitting for extended periods of time
• Walking within facilities
• Occasional travel to other branches
• Repetitive motion with ability to use keyboard, stapler, writing.