HR Generalist (Coeur d'AleneAthol)

The HR Generalist provides support in various HR functions to ensure smooth operations and compliance within the organization. The HR Generalist partners with HR manager to perform a wide variety of HR tasks in the day-to-day administration of the HR function including payroll benefits employee records recruiting/staffing onboarding employee relations safety training and company policies. Must exercise the utmost discretion in sensitive and confidential matters.

Location: Individual will work in different locations including Coeur dAlene Chilco and Athol.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Collaborate with hiring managers to identify staffing needs source candidates conduct screening interviews coordinate interview schedules and facilitate the selection process.
• Manage the onboarding process for new hires including orientation paperwork and introductions to company policies and culture.
• Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries regarding conflict resolution HR policies benefits leave management payroll and procedures.
• Partner with leadership and HR manager on HR related activities such as employee investigations performance reviews and training.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records including personnel files and HR databases and tracking such data as training job workup etc.
• Process employee changes such as promotions transfers and terminations.
• Prepare HR-related reports and metrics for management review.
• Coordinate community involvement and employee events including company newsletter.
• Maintain payroll including data entry timekeeping filing and records compliance.
• Process all leave of absence requests disability paperwork including medical personal disability and FMLA .
• Administer employee wellness program and coordinate activities.
• Stay up to date with federal state and local employment laws and regulations.
• Other duties as needed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 3 years of human resources payroll and/or benefits administration experience.
• Knowledge of human resources concepts compliance and legal requirements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word Excel Access and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal skills required.
• Effective organizational skills and be self-motivated.
• Ability to handle and process confidential information in a discrete manner
• Ability to pass a hair follicle drug test post-offer pre-employment physical and background check.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Human Resource Information Systems experience.
• Associate degree in HR/Business Administration or related discipline.
• Valid drivers license

PHYSICAL DEMANDS- Office Finance Corporate Mill Supervisory

Ability to sit and/or stand for shift reach with hands and arms stoop squat bend at the waist kneel walk varying distance and climb stairs.

• Bend at waist occasional
• Twist upper body occasional
• Stoop occasional
• Lift above waist height occasional
• Lift over 50 lbs. - rare
• Repetitive use of hands constant for clerical duties
• Stand/walk occasional
• Sit frequent
• Vision near and far correctable; depth perception
• Hearing preferred for awareness of surrounding machinery mobile equipment emergencies

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Must be able to tolerate all weather elements loud conditions airborne particles (sawdust).