Human Resources Generalist

Position Summary: The Human Resources Generalist will play a key role in supporting the HR department and ensuring the smooth operation of HR functions. This position involves a wide range of HR activities, including recruitment, employee relations, performance management, and compliance with labor laws. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of HR best practices and excellent interpersonal skills.

• Manage the payroll processing life cycle and benefits administration. Maintain HR policies and procedures and ensure they are up to date.
• Manage the full-cycle recruitment process, including job postings, screening, interviewing, and hiring.
• Conduct new employee orientations and ensure a smooth onboarding process.
• Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries and concerns.
• Assist and administer the pre-hire process to including performing background checks, motor vehicle records checks, reference–checking and DOT/FMCSA compliance for regulated drivers. 
• Conduct new hire processing and employee orientations.
• Coordinate employee separations/terminations and assure that company policies and procedures are followed, including termination notices, COBRA notifications and unemployment compensation documentation.
• Assist in the development and implementation of performance appraisal systems.
• Identify training needs and coordinate employee development programs.
• Support the implementation of training initiatives. Coordinate and monitor that OSHA-required training is conducted and that training records are filed. Recommend modifications to policies and procedures relating to Human Resources Department functions
• Provide guidance to managers and employees on performance-related matters.
• Coordinate the company’s benefits programs, including eligibility tracking, open enrollments, wellness events, distributing benefits materials assisting with benefits education and communications campaigns.
• Identify and implement Lean Six Sigma initiatives to improve Human Resources processes and increase efficiency.
• Assist with other special projects as needed.
• Foster a positive work environment by addressing employee issues and resolving conflicts.
• Reconcile vendor invoices and prepare spreadsheets for Accounts Payable.
• Adhere to safety and security regulations and procedures, including the immediate reporting of all unsafe acts and/or conditions.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or a related field. 2-4 years of experience in an HR generalist role. Strong knowledge of HR best practices and labor laws. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion. Proficiency in HR software and Microsoft Office Suite. Knowledge of HR law, including EEO, ADA, FMLA, COBRA and HIPAA is highly desired.
• Proficient use of HRIS systems, Workforcenow/ADP a plus
• Proven ability to communicate complex information in a clear and professional manner, both verbally and in writing
• Knowledge of HR law, including EEO, ADA, FMLA, COBRA and HIPAA is highly desired. 
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have High level of proficiency in MS Office applications to include Excel, Word and Outlook.
• A working knowledge of payroll and Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) is required.
• Required to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, insurance documents, benefits booklets, reporting forms, HR policies & procedures, detailed correspondence and memos. 
• Required to give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. 
• Ability to write correspondence in a clear and grammatically correct manner. 
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.
• Ability to write simple correspondence (correspondence includes both written and verbal). 
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, decimals, margins of profit, and percentages. 
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret graphs.
• Must be able to calculate premiums, including the application of rates to headcounts, payroll and other standard units of volume. 
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, schedule, or diagram form. 
• Must be able to read and understand various service manuals, electrical diagrams, and troubleshooting guides. 
• Must be able to read and understand the Thompson Pump & Manufacturing Co., Inc. Employee Handbook, safety plans/programs, safety training materials and SDS sheets.
   
  
  Equal Opportunity Employer