Waldom Electronics Hiring for HR Generalist at Rockford, IL Full Time

Job Summary:

Under the guidance and direction of the HR Manager, the HR Generalist is responsible for enhancing department functions by helping in training, onboarding, and employee orientation programs, assisting with administration of employee benefits, annual benefits open enrollment preparation, maintaining employee handbook and HR procedures manual, and answer employee questions regarding benefits, policies and procedures.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

· Review and update HR and employee related forms to ensure forms are current and compliant, and all company related entities are using current and consistent forms.

· Assist with developing and implementing training and onboarding programs.

· Assist with updating and maintaining Company Handbook.

· Respond to employee inquiries regarding benefits, including health and dental, 401k, PTO, FMLA, and general employee personnel issues.

· Assist Managers with recruitment and interview process, including phone screens, posting job ads, scheduling applicants, sending application information, and gathering feedback as necessary.

· Schedule and conduct new employee orientation activities including meeting arrangements, and compilation of new hire paperwork.

· Input new employee information into HRIS systems to create employee record and help employees with access to their portal.

· Verify I-9 documentation and maintain file.

· Assist with creating personnel files.

· Conduct benefits enrollment for eligible employees; assists with benefit administration including health, dental, voluntary life, vision, short term disability, long-term disability and 401k retirement plan.

· Assist HR Manager with annual performance review process as needed.

· Assist with maintaining file system and files correspondence and other records.

· Maintain record of Paid Time Off leave, FMLA and short-term disability.

· Assist with coordinating employee meetings and group events, assists with preparing agendas, and reserving and preparing facilities.

· Assist with WC related injury (arrange rides, reporting to WC carrier etc.), maintaining WC injury report log and preparing OSHA 300A form.

· Assist with preparation for employment verification and EEO-1 report.

· Assist HR Manager with projects and assignments as needed.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

· Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field is required.

· Minimum of 1-2 years of HR experience.

· Knowledge of Human Resource functions, including benefits administration, recruitment and retention practices, employee training programs, etc.

· Detail oriented and highly organized; ideal candidates are self-starters with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and strong interpersonal communication skills.

· Ability to interpret and implement company policies and procedures, written instructions, and general correspondence.

· Ability to complete assignments accurately and within established deadlines.

· Must possess a high level of professional integrity, have a team orientation and treat others with respect.

· The ability to effectively operate customary office equipment, such as computers, Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), and related Windows-based software programs; previous experience with electronic records management/archival systems is a plus.

· Ability to maintain confidential information.

Physical Requirements:

· Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

· Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 – $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

Education:

Experience:

• Human resources: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location