HR/Safety Generalist

SUMMARY:

The HR/Safety Generalist provides professional and administrative support by maintaining employee records and workers' compensation files; assists with recruitment, new employee onboarding, benefit enrollment, and training efforts. Serve as a first point of contact and resource for company employees about benefits, personnel policies and procedures, and human resource programs. This position requires an extremely perceptive person capable of relating to individuals at all levels within the company.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintains UKG Database (human resource information system records- reviews, discipline, misc. employee documentation, certifications, applicant and new hire documentation, including I-9 verification); and compiles reports from the database as needed. Coordinates employee recruitment including creating and managing job postings; maintaining and distributing application materials and job announcements; attends job/career fairs. Screen applicants to determine qualified candidates for submission to hiring managers; coordinate the interview process and scheduling; ensure timely communications with managers and candidates; coordinate completion of all application documents; make offers and close the position by communicating with candidates not selected. Runs criminal background checks (and/or credit checks) - reviews with managers for eligibility for hire. Coordinate the employee onboarding process by overseeing completion of all pre-employment documents and activities; assist with new employee orientations, work directly with employees to complete all required new employee documents. Assist the Safety/HR Officer with the administration of benefits programs: assist employees with benefits enrollment and changes; assist employees with FMLA approvals, applications for short/long-term disability insurance, and submission of worker's compensation claims; coordinate with Benefit Specialist to ensure complete, accurate and timely submittal of employee enrollments and changes. Assists with the reporting/tracking of liability claims, including gathering all the required documentation, witness statements, and video surveillance. Responds to employee general questions and issues in the areas of recruitment, work expectations, benefits, training and safety. Promotes all aspects of Marden's safety policies and assures clean, safe working conditions exist in the department. Administers various safety and human resource programs and procedures for all company employees. Assists Safety/HR Officer with various research projects and/or special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

2-year college degree preferred; at least two or more years of HR related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Demonstrated ability to coordinate and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in MS Office Suite including MS Word, MS Outlook, and MS Excel. Ability to create and edit Spreadsheets is a must.

Certificates and Licenses:

Valid Driver's License Required, clean driving record, and dependable/insured vehicle to use as needed to visit company locations .

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus.