HR Generalist

HR Generalist 2.5 2.5 out of 5 stars 856 Echo Lake Rd, Watertown, CT 06795 $55,000

• $60,000 a year
• Full-time Theraplant 31 reviews $55,000
• $60,000 a year

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Full-time Job Summary:

The Human Resource Generalist will lead and direct the routine functions of the Human Resources (HR) department including hiring, interviewing, and onboarding staff, benefits and leave administration, performance management, re-enforcing company policies and practices and payroll processing.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Ensures thorough documentation of all employee related matters, including (but not limited to) accurate accounts of terminations, layoffs, reduction in force, dispute resolutions, resignations, performance reviews, disciplinary action, promotions, department changes, wage increases, etc. Creates and maintains Job Descriptions in an orderly and accurate format. Coordinates with management and department heads, as needed, to create and arrange duties in Job Descriptions. In coordination with department managers, creates/updates job postings, pre-screens candidates, schedules interviews and documents appropriately. Ensures new hires supply all necessary documentation and complete all required forms and training. Notifies the State of all new hires and terminations. Maintains up-to-date, accurate and complete employee files. Manages PTO, FMLA, benefits administration (including Cobra), worker's compensation claims, doctors' notes, and any other applicable documentation. Maintains Employee Handbook in coordination with Management and keeps management informed of coming changes to policies, laws, and procedures, ensuring the company remains compliant in employment matters. Represents the company in any employment matters, including the Connecticut Unemployment Office, CT Labor Board, and any other local, state, and national regulatory body. Expeditiously addresses requests for information by regulatory bodies in coordination with management. Represents the company at unemployment hearings when required. In conjunction with department heads and management, schedules, coordinates, oversees and assist with documentation of performance reviews. Creates, implements, and manages employee appreciation functions. Responsible for managing time and attendance using Easy Clocking, as well as administering payroll through 360 Simplicity. Any additional duties as required by Management.

Requirements / Education

Bachelor's degree preferred Minimum 2-3 years' experience in Human Resources Management MS Office Suite knowledge Payroll processing experience preferred but not required