The HR Generalist runs the daily functions of the Human Resources department, including interviewing and hiring staff, administering pay, benefits, and leave, and enforcing company policies and practice. This position acts as a liaison between employees and insurance providers to resolve benefits-related problems and ensure effective utilization of plans and positive employee relations. HR Generalists manages subcontractor files and weekly payments.

Company and HR Generalist Knowledge:

• Become knowledgeable of company history, mission, values and vision
• Work to continually update and improve human resources processes and procedures
• Remain proficient in HR/Labor law as well as Payroll regulations

Responsibilities for HR Generalist:

• Perform recruitment activities, interview and evaluate candidates for select positions at headquarters and/or assist Supervisors performing these activities. Maintain related records.
• Onboard new employees, conducting orientation sessions to ensure employees gain an understanding of benefits plans and enrollment provisions.
• Counsel employees (and potential employees/applicants) on plan provisions so that individuals can make informed benefits decisions.
• Handle employee relations issues, such as resolving conflicts and investigating complaints
• Administer performance management programs
• Improve the HR Administration process
• Conduct exit interviews
• Ensure that HR practices, policies and procedures comply with affirmative action and other legal requirements.
• Perform outreach to community sources as needed.
• Prepare government reports related to EEO compliance or other HR functions.
• Write, revise, edit and proofread company policies and procedures and related documents as needed. Use electronic benefits bulletin board and other vehicles to communicate information.
• Foster a positive working environment that promotes innovation and growth.
• Act as a resource for payroll/HR contacts to ensure their understanding and compliance with benefits and HR policies and regulations.

Benefits

• Administer health and welfare plans, including enrollments and terminations. Process required documents through payroll and insurance providers to ensure accurate record keeping and proper deductions. Perform or oversee (if outsourced) COBRA administration for the company.
• Strive to ensure employee understanding of benefits programs by regularly generating communication and counseling employees/dependents as situations arise.
• Resolve employee complaints related to health and welfare plans, refer difficult or very complex complaints to manager as needed.
• Manage annual open enrollment period during 2nd quarter of each year. Arrange for distribution of plan summary materials and required notices, assist with communicating changes to employees and arrange for onsite representation by providers. Conduct employee presentations. Process changes within deadlines.
• Process monthly billings from insurance providers. Review billings for accuracy, codes and advances for payment. Resolve discrepancies with carriers, payroll and the company. Complete reports for management as requested.
• Coordinate and assist with the ACA and ERISA benefits reporting requirements.
• Act as a liaison and primary contact with various insurance carriers and foster effective relationships with client representatives.
• Manage retirement program enrollments, contributions and education for employees

Payroll/MISC

• Maintain payroll and timekeeping software/database and process bi-weekly payroll
• Calculate various commission and incentive payments and prepare/distribute bi-weekly or monthly commission and incentive statements for employees
• Evaluate and audit benefits/payroll/HRIS. Keep management advised of potential problem areas and recommend/implement solutions as appropriate.
• Maintain subcontractor files and process weekly payments to installation subcontractors
• Participate in Company Safety initiatives: Safety committee, training, accident management, responsible for OSHA compliance and submitting required documents
• Be proactive in managing prevailing wage document for PW Jobs
• Manage Vehicle List, Insurance & Enterprise Website

Role Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field, preferred not required
• 3 years+ experience
• Experience with HRIS system preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Self-motivated and highly proactive person who demonstrates strong initiative
• Solid problem-solving and critical thinking skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products
• Proficient in all company provided software tools associated with role

Requirements for all Employees:

• Use your best efforts and full capability daily to do the work assigned to you by your supervisor
• Advise your supervisor if you do not understand the work they have assigned to you, or if the

assignment does not fit with your knowledge of the circumstances, current skills or available

time and resources

• Advise your supervisor of any situations or obstacles that could keep you from accomplishing the work assigned to you
• Advise your supervisor of any situations or opportunities that could help you complete or improve the work assigned to you
• Demonstrate work behaviors consistent with the company values and work within prescribed

boundaries, including company policies, standards, or procedures

Seek special consideration from your supervisor when unable to work at your best