HR Generalist

Human Resources Generalist
Reading PA

Our client is a fullservice environmental testing laboratory located in Reading Pennsylvania that specializes in the analysis of drinking water groundwater wastewater soil and solid materials such as biosolids and sludge. We are looking to add an HR Generalist to the established HR Department. The incoming HR Generalist will be part of a great team and company with an incredible culture. This is a chance to be a part of a company whose passion is the environment and the world around us for the last 50 years.

We would love to hear from you if you are a dynamic HR Generalist with an emphasis on Talent Acquisition.

Responsibilities

Perform talent acquisition/recruitment tasks including:
Perform a significant volume of fullcycle recruitment for assigned positions (generally hourly & nonexempt jobs) including running ads plus screening and interviewing related candidates.
Post open positions with job boards colleges government organizations etc.
Research recommend and attend job fairs both onsite and virtually.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with local colleges and other institutions and organizations to recruit talent.
Check references; handle background & related checks; make job offers; prepare job offer letters.

Perform benefits administration tasks including:
Play an important role in helping the HR function to ensure and maintain compliance for benefit packages (ERISA COBRA and SEC compliance) including accurately defined contribution deposits.
Handle a wide variety of tasks in the administration and coordination of all company benefits including medical dental vision 401(k) benefits paid time off etc.
Assist employees with benefits questions & issues; refer more complex questions & issues to appropriate vendors.
Ensure employee benefit elections are done properly and are accurately reflected in terms of vendor coverage and invoices.
Handle all aspects of employee leaves of absence e.g. FMLA & shortterm disability.
Handle workers’ compensation & unemployment compensation claims and related tasks.
Coordinate annual benefits open enrollment and perform a variety of related tasks.

Perform administrative tasks including:
Assist the head of HR in the implementation of various Human Resources policies and procedures; assist with maintaining the company employee handbook.
Handle routine employee relations issues. Listen to and help employees with various types of concerns and complaints. Refer more complex matters to the dept. head.
Assist the head of HR with employee engagement initiatives and tasks as well as with a variety of HR projects.
Handle a wide variety of tasks related to new hires/orientation/onboarding and exiting employees/offboarding employee training etc. This includes conducting some exit interviews researching and coordinating employee training etc.

Perform various recordkeeping and reporting including:
Maintain personnel records in accordance with related legal requirements while ensuring files are kept organized and up to date.
Update databases and reports timely and accurately including the HR Dashboard and track HR metrics.
Ensure performance management due dates & tasks are monitored.
Assist the head of HR with performance managementrelated tasks.
Create and run reports such as via ADP Excel & the compensation software program.
Respond to general HR questions and inquiries from all levels of employees. Perform a variety of HR administrative and clerical tasks.
Keep up to date on HR practices & legal requirements related to talent acquisition benefits administration leaves of absence employee recordkeeping etc.
Assist as needed with payroll tasks; may serve as one of the backups for processing payroll.

Core Competencies
Able to demonstrate a solid working knowledge of fullcycle recruitment benefits administration and HR compliance.
Able to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate compassion and sensitivity to employees.
Ability to work in a team environment and on an individual basis.
Ability to prioritize as well as handle a large workload and multiple projects simultaneously.
Solid problemsolving and critical thinking skills; a selfmotivated and highly proactive person who demonstrates strong initiative.
Solid verbal and written communication skills plus interpersonal skills.
Able to demonstrate a high level of work quality and accuracy; keen attention to details; able to keep accurate and thorough records.
Excellent computer skills including Excel and Applicant Tracking Systems. Ability to quickly learn new software programs.

Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in Human Resources Business Administration or related field preferred; OR industryrecognized HR Certification; OR equivalent experience.
3 to 5 years of related human resources onthejob experience including performing full cycle high volume recruitment.
3 to 5 years of a full spectrum of benefits administration experience including a good understanding and knowledge related to benefits compliance.
3 to 5 years of onthejob experience using HR software (HRIS; Applicant Tracking Systems) including creating maintaining and running reports. ADP and Paylocity