HR Generalist

Job Details

Job Location:

Hartford, CT 06120

Position Type:
Full Time

Education Level: 2 Year Degree

Salary Range: $40,656.41 - $55,654.55 Salary

Job Shift: Day

HR Generalist I

Human Resources

Exempt

9

Under supervision, and administrative direction of the Human Resources Director, the Human Resources Generalist I will act in a professional capacity to assist in supporting the delivery of Human Resources services agency wide. This position assists with the administration of onboarding, employee benefits, training, and compliance programs. The incumbent is responsible for managing and performing a variety of human resources duties, including the administration and maintenance of employment-related records and personnel files.

This position also supports the maintenance of Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) and payroll -

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

• Execute Phase One of the employees’ life cycle including, onboarding, background checks, references, I-9, recruiting etc.
• Execute orientation of new employees on a set of frequency as assigned by the Human Resources Director.
• Manage all employee records including.
• Support the Payroll & HRIS Specialist in communication with, department heads, employees and carriers to ensure compliance with Worker’s Compensation, FMLA, STD, LTD, retirement, and other benefits.
• Answer routine questions from employees and applicants about employment procedures and policies, benefits, and other HR-related topics.
• Coordinates training programs for employees.
• Orients new employees to policies and employee benefits.
• Assists with annual compliance reporting.
• Manage employee files and records in accordance with legal requirements, and CRT policies and procedures. Shredding any appropriate documentation
• Respond to and direct employee inquiries regarding human resources services.
• Complies with timelines and accuracy requirements for data entry, documentation, and other related files and forms.
• Exercise professional discretion and confidentiality concerning all duties performed.
• Create, maintain, and manage files for all interns and volunteers.
• Assist Human Resources Director with Employee/Labor Relations responsibilities include conducting investigations, trainings, disciplinary actions and terminations.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with Union as applicable. Communicate, enforce and adhere to any and all Agency policies. Maintain a clear understanding of the Employee Handbook as well as Union contracts as applicable.
• Processes various benefits and employment forms and provides information concerning all health and welfare and defined benefit plans; conducts employment verifications, background checks and assists with open enrollment.
• Processes termination documentation, i.e., obtaining signatures; issuing copies to appropriate personnel; updating HRIS; payroll; and time & attendance systems which also include notification to appropriate departments of termination; termination letter; UC61.
• Prepare reports, develop training, and participate in projects to support Agency programs and services.
• Work collaboratively with key business partners, human resources representatives, and others to ensure all new hires are properly input in the HRIS system and coded from a payroll and compensation perspective.
• Manage employees’ expired documents, maintain reports, communicate with managers, and ensure proper recordkeeping.
• Responsible for managing all credentials for appropriate employees and departments. Serves as the recordkeeper and main point of contact for all auditing and regulatory authorities.
• Provides employment information and answers questions regarding Job Openings in the Agency.
• All other duties as assigned.