JOB TITLE:

Human Resources Generalist

FLSA STATUS:

Exempt

REPORTS TO:

HR Manager

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Manage the day-to-day operations of Human Resources in the areas of Benefit Administration, Compliance & Systems, Talent Acquisition & Onboarding,

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be required and assigned as needed.

Benefit Administration

• Administer benefits to employees including life, health, and dental insurance, pension plans, vacation, sick leave, leave of absence, and employee assistance.
• Enroll eligible employee for benefits plans. Review benefits with employees and process enrollment, cancellation or changes.
• Organize and manage annual open enrollment communications and election process.Maintain records as required.
• Lead the development of benefit orientations and other benefits training for employees.
• Recommend changes in benefits offered to retain and attract talent.
• Coordinate regular employee communications including Monthly Business Review, Employee Newsletter, and Intranet.

Compliance & Systems

• Maintain employee personnel files.
• Ensure compliance with USCIS Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification; periodically audit I-9 documentation.
• Recommend new approaches, policies and procedures to continually improve efficiency of the department and services performed.
• Maintain and continuously improve the human resource information system.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state and local employment and benefits laws and regulations.
• Maintain and process all Unemployment Notices and potential charges.
• Administer various Human Resource plans and procedures for all personnel; assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures; prepare and maintain the Employee Handbook and other compliance documents.
• Support Safety Program with administration needs such as maintaining Hearing Conservation Program documentation.
• Develop and maintain a Human Resources information system that meets the organization's personnel information needs.

Talent Acquisition & Onboarding

• Coordinate Recruitment, interviews, tests, and selection of employees to fill vacant positions.
• Conduct recruitment effort for all exempt and non-exempt personnel, students and temporary employees including any advertisement efforts needed.
• Coordinate new-employee orientations.
• Prepare employee separation notices and related documentation.

Employee Relations

• Maintain and coordinate employee recognition programs.
• Ensure completion of a monthly newsletter to employees.
• Participate on our employee led IMPACT team and provide input from an HR perspective.
• Be a liaison for employees for questions or concerns.

CORE COMPETENCIES: (Knowledge, skills and abilities)

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential function of this position:

• Communication
• Consultation
• Ethical Practice
• Global & Cultural Awareness

ENVIRONMENTAL ADAPTABILITY:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually low.

Advanced Laser (AL) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, ALM will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• An Associate’s Degree and 2 or more years of HR experience; or
• A Bachelor's Degree and 1 to 3 years of HR experience; or
• 5 years of experience in the HR field; or
• Any similar combination of education and experience.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.