Human Resources Business Partner
JOB DESCRIPTION
Summary/Objective
The HR Generalist provides administrative support to the HR department in a wide range of daily transactions to ensure effective utilization of plans and positive employee relations. This position administers a variety of human resources activities of moderate difficulty (e.g., payroll correspondence generation, record keeping, file maintenance, HRIS entry). The HR Generalist also ensures plans are administered in accordance with federal and state regulations and plan provisions are followed.
*Hiring for multiple positions and locations
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Administer health and welfare plans, including enrollments and terminations. The process required documents through payroll and insurance providers to ensure accurate record-keeping and proper deductions. Serve as the COBRA administrator for the company.
- Conduct new-employee orientations at headquarters to ensure employees gain an understanding of benefits plans and enrollment provisions. Counsel employees (and potential employees/applicants) on plan provisions so that individuals can make informed benefits decisions.
- Manage annual open enrollment periods. Arrange for distribution of plan summary materials and required notices, assist with communicating changes to employees, and arrange for onsite representation by providers. Conduct employee presentations. Process changes within deadlines.
- Process monthly billings from insurance providers. Review billings for accuracy, codes, and advances for payment. Resolve discrepancies with carriers, payroll, and the company. Complete reports for management as requested.
- Performs a wide range of duties relative to the maintenance and processing of personnel records and reports
- Interacts with and supplies information to job applicants, employees, department heads, and public and private agencies
- Act as a liaison with various insurance carriers and foster effective relationships with client representatives.
- Act as a resource for payroll/HR contacts to ensure their understanding and compliance with benefits and HR policies and regulations. Keep management advised of potential problem areas and recommend/implement solutions as appropriate.
- Processes payroll changes using HRIS system
Secondary Functions
1. Prepare government reports related to EEO compliance or other HR functions.
2. Write, revise, edit and proofread company policies and procedures and related documents as needed. Use electronic benefits bulletin boards and other vehicles to communicate information. Produce the company telephone directory.
3. Conduct exit interviews in absence of the supervisor.
Competencies
1. HR Expertise.
2. Communication.
3. Relationship Management.
4. Critical Evaluation.
5. Confidentiality
Required Education and Experience
1. Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or Business.
2. Two to three years of HR experience.
3. Experience administering employee benefits, including health, welfare, and 401(k).
4. Experience with HRIS and payroll systems.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.