The Phia Group Hiring for Human Resources Generalist Job at Canton, MA Full Time

The Phia Group, LLC is a thriving, service-oriented company headquartered in Canton, Massachusetts. As consultants, we represent health plans nationwide, providing our clients with innovative cost-containment solutions through our unique service offerings. As a result of our most valuable resource, our talented and committed team, we continue to enjoy high levels of growth.

In addition to helping hard-working employees and their families access high-quality, affordable health care while enjoying unrivaled benefits for yourself, you will also enjoy being part of a team that has been recognized by The Boston Globe as a Top Place to Work. In its 14th annual employee-based survey, The Boston Globe determined that The Phia Group is one of the most rewarding, admired, and meaningful employment experiences in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, as voted upon by the people who know them best – their employees

The human resource generalist performs duties at the professional level in some or all of the following functional areas: employee recruitment, on-boarding, employee relations, training, benefits management, and HRIS functions. This position requires an extremely perceptive person who is capable of relating to individuals at all levels within the organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Participate in the development of HR objectives and systems, including metrics, queries, and ongoing reports for company requirements.
• Assist in developing and executing personnel procedures and policies and provide guidance and interpretation to staff.
• Suggest new procedures and policies for improving employee experience as well as the efficiency of HR department and company.
• Manage outside immigration attorney throughout the visa process and provide guidance to managers and employees as needed on green card, H, J, and F Visa processes.
• Facilitate scheduled performance review process, providing guidance and tools for managers and employees.
• Maintain an up to date online directory of all job descriptions
• Develop and deliver various HR trainings (open enrollment, performance evaluations, HR best practices, etc.)
• Work in partnership with staff in creating individual employee development plans; assist in assessing their individual training needs, ensure implementation of plan; and track progress
• Assist with recruitment process by identifying candidates, conducting reference checks / background checks.
• Conduct and analyze exit interviews and make actionable recommendations based on data
• Assists with handling employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
• Organize / schedule the onboarding training for new hires.
• Be the primary backup for payroll processing, including updates to employee files, bonus/incentive pay, PTO requests, and benefits changes.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; and training and development.
• Manage the human resource information system and recommend changes/additions, etc.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience and Qualifications

• 4-year college degree in Human Resources or similar field, PHR or SPHR a plus
• Knowledge of federal, state and local employment laws and regulations
• Knowledge of principles and best practices for recruitment and selection
• Excellent listening, verbal, and written communication skills with employees and all levels of management; able to create a working environment of open communication and trust
• Highly detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills and multi-tasking abilities
• Ability to confidentially manage HR and medical related information and demonstrate ethical and professional conduct at all times
• Proficiency with HRIS systems
• Excellent knowledge and use of Microsoft Office applications (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook)
• Absolute discretion concerning sensitive and confidential matters entrusted to this position

Working Conditions / Physical Demands

Sitting at workstation for prolong periods of time. Extensive computer work. Workstation may be exposed to overhead fluorescent lighting and air conditioning. Fast paced work environment. Operates office equipment including personal computer, copiers, and fax machines.

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, the company reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed here) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case by case basis