Senior Human Resource Generalist
Senior Human Resource Generalist
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About APEX International Education Partners APEX was established in 2011 to recruit manage and place F1 international students from China into local American middle and high schools. Headquartered in Derby Connecticut USA APEX serves over 150 partner middle and high schools and over 350 F1 international students residing in APEX host families and dormitories located throughout the United States.
About the Role:
Were looking for a Senior HR Generalist whos comfortable being a oneperson HR department someone who can manage the full spectrum of HR responsibilities independently and with confidence. This is a very handson role where youll handle everything from fullcycle recruitment and onboarding to payroll and benefits to employee relations and compliance. Youll be the goto resource for all things HR supporting employees and leadership alike. If youre organized resourceful techsavvy and thrive in an environment where you wear many hats this role could be a great fit especially if you have a proven track record and passion for finding and hiring great talent in a dynamic and growing company.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the primary HR contact for employees and leadership providing daytoday support and handling all HR operations with a handson approach.
- Lead fullcycle recruitment and talent acquisition efforts source screen interview and hire toptier candidates quickly to meet the needs of a growing team.
- Collaborate with hiring managers to understand staffing needs and develop creative sourcing strategies.
- Utilize tools like LinkedIn Recruiter Indeed Smart Sourcing and other recruitment platforms to proactively reach out and attract highquality candidates and build a strong candidate pipeline.
- Attend college and community career fairs to promote the organization build brand awareness and expand the talent pool.
- Handle all onboarding and offboarding activitiesoffer letters background checks orientations benefit enrollments and exit interviews ensuring a seamless and positive onboarding and offboarding experience.
- Own the biweekly payroll process ensuring accurate and timely processing including earnings timetracking adjustments and reporting.
- Administer employee benefits including medical dental vision and life insurance and serve as the primary liaison with benefits providers and brokers including yearly benefit renewals. Handle all employee enrollments and terminations. Host Annual Benefits Open Enrollment sessions. Ensure timely IRS filings of forms and regulatory distribution of documents to benefit participants.
- Coordinate Leave of Absences including FMLA Paid Leave track PTO usage.
- Manage all aspects of the Companys 401(k) Plan administration including employee enrollments contribution changes compliance communications testing and required IRS filings/reporting. Serve as the main point of contact with plan providers and TPAs.
- Complete Worker Compensation annual renewals and be the main contact for Worker Compensation premium audits. Investigate and handle any Workers Compensation claims.
- Collaborate with managers on employee annual performance reviews. Oversee the entire performance management process ensuring timely reviews and prompt follow up and counsel on any performance or disciplinary concerns.
- Handle employee relations issues with professionalism and discretion documenting concerns and facilitating resolutions that are in alignment with Company policies.
- Help facilitate and coordinate employee development training sessions employee communications and engagement activities.
- Maintain and update personnel records HRIS and ensure compliance with all federal state and local labor laws.
- Maintain and update HR policies procedures and the employee handbook as needed.
- Prepare HR reports and metrics to support leadership in operational decisions.
- Stay current on HR trends best practices and legislative changes.
Were Looking For:
- Bachelors degree in HR Business Administration or related field required. Masters degree preferred.
- HR Certification (PHR/SPHR or SHRMCP/SHRMSCP) strongly desired.
- 8 years of broad generalist HR experience at a senior level with extensive focus and proven success in the recruitment and onboarding of highlyqualified talent in a fastpaced dynamic environment.
- Prior work experience in education or boarding school recruitment international staffing (ie. Visa OPT) or work in a small to midsized nonprofit a plus.
- Skilled at leveraging social media job boards and proactive outreach to build talent pipelines and fill roles efficiently with the best talent.
- Proficiency with HRIS and ATS platforms MS Office Suite and techsavvy comfortable using various technologies to streamline processes.
- Proven ability to manage all aspects of HR and payroll independently.
- Working knowledge of payroll systems (ie ADP Isolved Paychex etc. and timekeeping platforms.
- Solid understanding of employment law benefits administration and payroll compliance.
- Exceptional interpersonal communication and conflict resolution skills with the ability to work across all levels of the organization.
- Comfortable working in a fastpaced and everevolving environment.
- Exceptional judgement problemsolving skills and strong sense of accountability.
- Excellent organizational and timemanagement skills.
- Detailoriented with a high degree of accuracy and discretion.
- Strong desire to take complete ownership of tasks until fulfilled.
Why Work With Us:
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary based on experience.
- Fulltime onsite 4 days) & remote 1 day) per week (hybrid workenvironment).
- Comprehensive benefits including health dental vision life insurance and paid time off.
- 401(k) with employer match after one year.
- Free meals during onsite working hours.
- A small collaborative work environment with a U.S. and International staff.
- Full ownership of the HR function with support from leadership.
- Opportunity to shape HR processes in a rapidly growing company.
Development & Promotional Opportunities This position provides significant development and promotional opportunities for the individual who excels in this role.
How to Apply To apply please submit a resume and a cover letter outlining your experience and qualifications relevant to this position at:
APEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
