Job Details

Job Summary

The HR Generalist/Payroll Clerk assists the Human Resources department with recruiting, onboarding, payroll, organizing personnel files, as well as assisting the receptionist and HSE Coordinator, as needed.

Essential Job Duties

• Processes payroll on a bi-weekly schedule and creates reports for the Accounting team.
• Assists with reviewing resumes, conducting interviews and making hiring suggestions. Works closely with our staffing agencies.
• Prepares all onboarding material for new hires. Conducts onboarding in the absence of the Director of Human Resources.
• Helps maintain supplies for employee files, new hire binders, company marketing supplies, etc.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations; regularly reviews policies and practices and assists Director of Human Resources with updates to the employee handbook (yearly or on an as needed basis).
• Supports management in functions related to hiring, payroll, personnel files, safety meetings, Lunch and Learn activities, and yearly employee functions.
• Oversee the Job Descriptions. Help to revise, edit and keep all job descriptions current. Ensure all employees have a signed job description in their personnel files.
• Provide onsite HR support, as needed.
• Create/Maintain HR SOPs.

Other Job Responsibilities

• May be tasked with researching, finding and/or creating training programs for employees.
• Required to participate or take charge of recruitment and interviewing process.
• Creates forms and reports to evaluate business needs as it relates to functions of HR.
• Attends job training and webinars for regular professional development.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the HRIS chosen by the company.

Education and Experience

• A minimum of three years of human resource/payroll experience required.
• SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR or SPHR highly desired.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred.