Human Resources Generalist

Company Description:

hth companies is an industrial services provider offering mechanical insulation, scaffolding, industrial cleaning, and various other services to meet our customers' needs across the Midwest. At hth companies, we continue to promote the merit shop philosophy we were founded upon in 1984; rewarding employees based upon their merits of skills, productivity, and quality workmanship. Our vision is to be an organization that creates an environment where employees are encouraged to develop their full potential to provide quality work. We strive each day to better serve our customers and employees.
Position Overview:

The Human Resource Generalist aids with and facilitates the human resource processes at hth companies' corporate headquarters. This role acts as a point of contact for employees and managers through hth companies onboarding and recruiting process. This role provides administrative support to the human resource function as needed, including record-keeping, file maintenance and HRIS entry. The position is based out of our Corporate office in Union, MO and the candidate is expected to be present at the Corporate office daily during the workweek.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs customer service functions by answering employee requests and questions.
• Completes Forms I-9, verifies I-9 documentation and maintains I-9 files.
• Assists with the recruitment, interview, and onboarding process. Tracks status of candidates in the ATS and responds with follow-up letters at the end of the recruiting process.
• Submits online investigation requests and assists with new-employee background checks.
• Prepares new-employee files and files documents into appropriate employee files.
• Assists with human resources and company compliance at the corporate office, as well as at other hth companies' sites.
• Assists with addressing employee-related concerns that occur throughout the organization.
• Assists all necessary paperwork related to FMLA, ADA, and unemployment requests.
• Assists in all training initiatives that are taking place in the Human Resources department.
• Support health and welfare plans, including enrollments, changes, and terminations. Processes required documents through payroll and insurance providers to ensure accurate record-keeping and proper deductions.
• Assists with processing of terminations.
• Schedules meetings and interviews as requested by the Human Resources Manager. Assists or prepares correspondence as requested.
• Makes photocopies; mails, scans, and emails documents; and performs other clerical functions.
• Is the corporate headquarters clean workspace captain: ensures that the kitchen is clean, supplies are ordered and available, mail is processed accordingly.
• Performs various other duties and functions as required or assigned.

Education / Experience Requirements:

• High school diploma with two years of human resources experience (bachelors degree in human resources or related field preferred).
• SHRM-CP credential preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Working understanding of human resource and administrative principles, practices, and procedures.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Teams and Office Suite or related software.
• Proficient in working with HRIS and payroll systems (Foundation and WorkBright are a plus).
• Must be to complete an OSHA 10 hour within 60 days of starting at hth companies.

Personal Characteristics:

• Always have a support and teaching mindset.
• Ability to read, analyze, and address complex data or situations.
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
• Excellent communication skills - maintaining professionalism when communicating with staff and prospective employees alike.
• Willing to go the extra mile.
• Motivated to learn new skills.
• Follows directions of manager and clarifies responsibilities, if needed.
• Respects self, co-workers, managers, company, and prospective employees.
• Shows up on time ready to complete work.
• Ability to work independently.