GENERAL POSITION SUMMARYThis position assists the Administration & Human Resources Manager in operating and maintaining an efficient and compliant Human Resources program while it manages the administration of human resources policies, procedures and programs, and the day-to-day operations of the Human Resource office with general knowledge of Federal and State labor laws and regulations. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSHUMAN RESOURCES ACTIVITIES:
· Protects the interests of employees and the company in accordance with company Human Resources policies and complies with State and/or Federal governmental laws and regulations.
· Assists with the development and administration of company policies, procedures and employee handbook
· Assists in the administration and revisions of the performance evaluation program; provides related materials such as competitive market research and prepares pay studies
· Maintains Human Resource information system and all other employee database records and compiles reports.
· Prepares and analyzes reports that are necessary to carry out the functions of the department and company.
Prepares periodic reports for management.
· Recommends new approaches, policies and procedures for improvements in the efficiency of department and services
· Performs benefits administration including claims issues, reporting, billing, communicating benefits information to employees and answering employee questions
· Administers and manages company 401(k) plan and all related required reporting
· Assists in the recruitment efforts; maintains and prepares new job descriptions
· Conducts new hire orientations and exit interviews
· Assists in the development and maintenance of employee training
· Creates employee communications: memo, announcements, emails, letters, etc.
· Processes documents related to employment from local, State and Federal agencies such as, unemployment
· Handles worker’s compensation claims
· Maintain confidential personnel files
· Tracking new employment laws and making recommendations as to changes in policies and procedures
· Researching training courses that employees should complete and suggesting new topics for training
· Researching vendors for benefits programs and making recommendations to the company as to which vendor it should contract with for services
· Investigating employee complaints
· Provides training to managers on conflict resolution and other ways to effectively manage employees
· Provides company training
· Perform other duties as assigned by management ESSENTIAL JOB REQUIREMENTSEDUCATION NEEDED:
· Minimum of a bachelor’s degree or equivalent. EXPERIENCE/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED:
· Four to five years experience in a Human Resources administration setting.
· Knowledge of benefits and compensation program.
· Knowledge and general application of State and Federal employment laws.
· Computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment, must include Excel
· Demonstrated skills in database management and record keeping.
· Excellent organizational, writing and proofreading skills.
· The Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification is preferred.