Job description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide support in areas of 401(k), payroll, workers’ compensation, FMLA, ADA, and OSHA recordkeeping.
- Comply with provisions of COBRA, HIPAA, SOX, ERISA, and oversee mandated reporting to appropriate agencies.
- Maintain knowledge of legal requirements and government regulations affecting human resources functions. Ensure policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance.
- Assist in the preparation of records and administration of benefit programs, personnel changes (such as hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, terminations), and employee statistics for government reporting.
- Provide backup assistance for payroll processing and timekeeping & attendance programs.
- Plan and conduct training & orientation covering company policies, benefits, safety, and sexual harassment training for new employees.
- Assist in administration of performance improvement plans, performance review programs, and discipline processes.
- Investigate employee complaints, assist with counseling, and recommend actions on employee relations matters.
- Conduct exit interviews, report, track, and analyze trends in turnover and absenteeism.
- Perform annual review and research of local market rates, report findings, and provide recommendations.
- Reconcile monthly billing/invoices for group benefits and resolve any conflicts.
Education and/or Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university; three to five years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification preferred.
- Proficient in Human Resource Systems, payroll systems, spreadsheet software, word processing software, and publishing/graphics software.
- Effective multi-tasking skills.
- Proven leadership abilities, showing initiative and ownership of assignments/projects.
- Limited travel required.