Job Summary:

The Sr. Human Resources Generalist manages the day-to-day operations of the Human Resource department and the administration of the human resources policies, procedures and programs. The HR Generalist carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS), employee relations, benefits, employment and payroll administration.

Essential Functions:

• Administers various associate benefit programs such as group health, dental and vision insurance; group life and LTD; retirement/pension plans, etc.

• Conducts new associate(s) orientation sessions weekly (or as needed) with the goal of communicating HR policies/procedures and welcoming new associates to the company and making their transition into AR as smooth as possible.
• Serves as the primary payroll processing administrator.
• Schedules and ensures the necessary newly hired pre-employment testing is completed prior to orientation (drug screen, physical, criminal background check, credit check etc.).
• Responsible for entering HR data into payroll system (ADP) and HRIS (Oracle) databases, such as new hires, terminations, promotions, transfers, address changes, etc.
• Processes, reviews and reconciles monthly benefit billing statements.
• Maintains high level of confidentiality.
• Prepares various department and company reports, such as annual census data for retirement plans, benefits eligibility rosters, etc.
• Responsible for compliance with Federal, State and local legislation pertaining to all HR-related matters.
• Responsible for the security and overall maintenance of personnel records, including the company's HR information systems.
• Establish credibility throughout the organization with management and the associates in order to be an effective problem solver.
• Work with managers of international subsidiaries on HR related issues, as necessary.
• Liaison with retirees.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Participate on committees and special projects, as directed by the Director of HR or the President.
• Responsible for maintaining and implementing the Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) and EEO compliance.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Job Specifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in business administration, management or other HR-relevant major, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years of related HR management experience, preferably in a manufacturing setting.
• Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) or Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification preferred.