Position: HR Generalist
About the role:
The HR Generalist plays a key role in supporting the HR Director across all facets of human resources with a strong focus on recruiting onboarding/offboarding employee relations benefits and leave administration HRIS management and payroll. This dynamic hands-on position is people-focused and offers the opportunity to make a real impact while supporting teams across multiple locations.
Do you have what it takes
We pride ourselves in being flexible but there are some things we feel very strongly about. We are careful to select people for our team that have demonstrated excellence through their skills character and background. It takes talent and drive to meet the challenges of our rapidly evolving environment and thats all the fun! We are all driven to produce a quality product as we have a passion for our work. Are you looking for new ways to raise the bar and dont blink at challenges Do you want a fulfilling career that takes advantage of your talents If so then its time to join DecoArt. Now is the time to be a part of something big!
What you will be doing:
- Foster strong positive relationships with employees at all levels of the organization.
- Accurately process weekly payroll for both hourly and salaried employees.
- Lead the recruitment hiring and onboarding efforts for hourly manufacturing and distribution roles; support recruitment for additional positions as needed.
- Provide comprehensive administrative support for health and benefit programs including enrollments terminations changes and disability claims.
- Maintain accurate HRIS records for new hires terminations job changes promotions and pay adjustments.
- Organize and manage personnel files to ensure they are accurate complete and compliant with all applicable regulations and company policies.
- Generate and analyze HR reports and metrics using HRIS and other reporting tools.
- Administer leave of absence programs - including FMLA and short-term disability - in compliance with applicable laws and company policies.
- Stay up to date on HR best practices legal requirements and industry trends in talent management and employee relations.
- Enjoyment of wearing many hats is necessary.
What you need:
- Minimum of 3-5 years of professional HR experience preferably within a manufacturing or production setting
- Hands-on experience with payroll processing
- Experience administering leaves of absence including FMLA
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with related software systems
- Comfortable with HRIS platforms preferably Paylocity or ability to learn quickly
- Solid understanding of local state and federal employment laws and compliance requirements
- Exhibit strong leadership presence and the confidence to make decisions and influence outcomes
- Foster cooperation and mutual respect even in high-stress or emotionally charged situations
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present effectively to diverse audiences and stakeholders
- High attention to detail with strong follow-through
- Eagerness to learn take initiative and assume additional responsibilities
- Proven ability to think independently solve problems and implement timely solutions
- Able to manage complexity and adapt to ambiguous situations
- Skilled at multitasking and handling multiple projects simultaneously
- Demonstrated ability to build strong internal relationships across all organizational levels
- Self-motivated proactive and resourceful
- Committed to maintaining strict confidentiality and handling sensitive information appropriately
- Dependable with a strong work ethic and sense of accountability
- Must be willing to travel as needed
What we offer:
- Competitive base salary
- Comprehensive benefit package including quality health insurance vision dental disability and life insurance
- Traditional 401k plan and company match
- Paid time off including paid holidays
- A chance to learn with and from interesting and enthusiastic colleagues
- Collaborative workplace which will challenge you and celebrate your work
Where youll be: 49 Cotton Avenue Stanford KY 40484
- The candidate will be required to work onsite. This is not a remote or hybrid position. Relocation is not being offered with this position.
What wed like from you:
- A resume that illustrates why you are the right person for the role.
Come and Be Inspired!
For 40 years DecoArt has inspired our consumers we inspire the creativity to craft decorate and our employees we inspire the creativity to innovate problem solve and get things done.
DecoArt is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for all. We welcome all qualified job seekers regardless of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age national origin genetic information disability or protected veteran status.
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