We are seeking an experienced People Generalist to join our team. The Generalist will play a key role in providing comprehensive support to our organization with a focus on Payroll and Benefits. Other functional areas may include recruitment, employee relations, performance management, learning and development, and leaves administration. The ideal candidate will be a proactive problem-solver, with a strong background in human resources functions, a Safety first mindset, and a passion for supporting employees and organizational growth.

Key Accountabilities

Payroll:

· Accurate and time processing of bi-weekly payroll; other payrolls as needed

· Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local payroll, wages, and hour laws and best practices

· Resolving payroll discrepancies and answering any employee payroll queries

Benefits Administration:

• Administer employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and other benefits offerings
• Assist employees with benefit enrollment, changes, and inquiries
• Collaborate with sister business groups across the U.S.

Other Fuctional Areas

Recruitment and Onboarding:

• Assist with end-to-end recruitment process, including job postings, screening resumes, conducting interviews, and extending offers
• Coordinate new hire onboarding process, including orientation, paperwork, and training

Employee Relations:

• Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries and concerns, providing guidance and support as needed
• Provide support with planning, organizing, and executing Company events and employee recognition
• Address employee relations issues; assist with investigations as necessary, ensuring fair and consistent resolution

· May attend and participate in employee disciplinary meetings and termination

Performance Management

• Support performance management processes, including goal setting, performance reviews
• Provide guidance to managers and employees on performance improvement

Learning and Development

• Identify training needs and coordinate training programs to enhance employee skills and knowledge
• May facilitate training sessions on topics such as compliance, diversity and inclusion, and leadership development

· Participate in evaluation and monitoring of training programs to ensure success; Follows up to ensure training objectives are met

HRIS Administration

• Maintain accurate employee records and ensure compliance with relevant regulations
• Manage HRIS system and generate reports as needed for analysis and decision-making

Compliance and Policy Enrichment

• Assist in developing and implementing people policies and procedures to ensure legal compliance and best practices
• Communicate policy changes and updates to employees; provide training as necessary

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field
• Proven experience in a Human Resources/People Generalist or similar role.
• HR certification (e.g., SHRM-CP, PHR)
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to acquire a thorough understanding of the organization’s current policies and practices
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient with payroll/HRIS software – Paylocity preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• General business knowledge; industry and/or manufacturing experience desired

Benefits:

• Competitive salary plus annual bonus potential
• Comprehensive Benefits package
• Deferred compensation plan
• Paid time off – Vacation/Sick/Holidays
• Professional development opportunities