By The Yard Inc Hiring for HR Generalist at Jordan, Minnesota Full Time

Description:
JOB PURPOSE or JOB SUMMARY:

The HR Generalist will be responsible for a variety of tasks to support the daily operations of the human resources department. This position will work closely with managers and supervisors in other departments to ensure compliance in all HR areas.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Employee and manager support – the HR Generalist will be the first point of contact for all employees in the organization for any questions or assistance that is needed regarding human resources related topics.
• Recruits for all open positions within the company.
• Posts and maintain job descriptions and personnel requisitions.
• Conducts phone screens with viable applicants.
• Schedules interviews for hiring managers.
• Creates offer letters.
• Initiates background checks.
• Maintains open lines of communication with the new hires and applicants.
• Conducts the onboarding process within Paylocity.
• Maintains personnel records for new and existing employee records within Paylocity.
• Process bi-weekly payroll for both hourly and salary employees.
• Manages Worker’s Compensation claims.
• Manages Unemployment claims.
• Manages benefits enrollment, open enrollment, and present benefits to new employees.
• Organizes employee appreciation events.
• Communicates with staff regarding company events, important notices, and any changes occurring within the organization.
• Employee relations and retention.
• Attends monthly Safety Committee meeting and take the minutes.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Requirements:
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates’ degree in human resources, business administration, or related field.
• SHRM-SCP or CP preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in human resources.
• Strong computer skills including Outlook, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, ERP systems, and payroll systems.
• Must have a high level of discretion and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
• Attention to detail.
• High level of organization and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work and communicate effectively within all levels of the organization.
• Experience working with Paylocity is a plus, but not required.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to handle or touch objects, tools, or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach above shoulders; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

This position is an in-office role.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those individuals encounter while performing the essential functions of this position.

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