Human Resource Generalist

Job Summary:
The Human Resource Generalist will lead and direct the routine functions of the Human Resources (HR) department including:

• Hiring, interviewing, and onboarding staff

• Benefits and leave administration

• Performance management

• Reinforcing company policies and practices

• Payroll processing

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Ensures thorough documentation of all employee-related matters, including (but not limited to):

  • Terminations

  • Layoffs

  • Reduction in force

  • Dispute resolutions

  • Resignations

  • Performance reviews

  • Disciplinary actions

  • Promotions

  • Department changes

  • Wage increases

• Creates and maintains job descriptions in an orderly and accurate format

• Coordinates with management and department heads to create and arrange duties in job descriptions

• Creates/updates job postings, pre-screens candidates, schedules interviews, and documents appropriately in coordination with department managers

• Ensures new hires supply all necessary documentation and complete all required forms and training

• Notifies the state of all new hires and terminations

• Maintains up-to-date, accurate, and complete employee files

• Manages the following:

  • PTO

  • FMLA

  • Benefits administration (including COBRA)

  • Workers' compensation claims

  • Doctors’ notes

  • Other applicable documentation

• Maintains Employee Handbook in coordination with management

• Keeps management informed of changes to policies, laws, and procedures to ensure compliance

• Represents the company in employment matters involving:

  • Connecticut Unemployment Office

  • CT Labor Board

  • Other regulatory bodies (local, state, and national)

• Addresses requests from regulatory bodies in coordination with management

• Represents the company at unemployment hearings when required

• Coordinates and documents performance reviews in conjunction with department heads and management

• Creates, implements, and manages employee appreciation functions

• Manages time and attendance systems

• Administers payroll

• Performs any additional duties as required by management

Requirements / Education:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in Human Resources Management

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite

• Payroll processing experience preferred but not required