Senior HR Generalist

General Description:

The Senior HR Generalist is responsible for performing HR-related duties on a professional level. This position carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: Payroll administration, benefits administration, employee relations, training, performance management, onboarding and off boarding, policy implementation, recruitment/employment, affirmative action, and employment law compliance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manages various human resource plans and procedures for all personnel; assists in the development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures;
• Acts as back up for the processing of bi-weekly payroll for 150+ employees in accordance with company policy; handles various payroll adjustments (e.g., garnishments, PTO pay, bonuses, etc.); and answering employee questions and troubleshooting issues
• Prepares reports for accounting for both payroll and benefits
• Manages benefits administration, including claims resolution, change reporting, and communication of benefits information to employees.
• Manages the relationship and acts as liaison between LISCR and benefits broker;
• Reconciles monthly billing for current benefits (i.e. insurance, Flex Spending, etc.)
• Manages 401(k) payroll contributions, enrollment and terminations.
• Works with the VP to manage responsibilities related to the entire employee life cycle; including recruitment, onboarding, training, performance evaluations, and terminations.
• Maintains human resource information system records to assure accuracy and compiles reports as needed
• Maintains company Intranet including weekly updates
• Conducts meetings department supervisors/managers in counseling employees on any problem affecting work; conducts meetings to discuss policy and regulations to department heads, and employees
• Maintains personnel records (both paper and electronic files)
• Continuously works with VP to encourage team building skills; is an active member of the Smile Team
• Works with the VP in overseeing building facility issues; Datawatch, Building Engineer, Amenities Space, etc.
• Performs other duties and projects, as required

General Qualification Guidelines:

Experience, Education and Certification

Bachelor’s degree preferred, Associates Degree required, or applicable experience

Minimum of 5 years experience in payroll and benefits administration, preferred.

Minimum of 5 years HR generalist experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office application and use of general office equipment

Proficient knowledge of HRIS systems, including INTRANET

Detail Oriented

Excellent written, oral and listening communication skills

Calm under pressure

Great at multitasking and ability to juggle competing demands

Mature and professional demeanor

Ability to organize and prioritize work and meet deadlines

Must have the ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations

Ability to work collaboratively