HR Generalist; Coeur d'Alene​/Athol

The HR Generalist provides support in various HR functions to ensure smooth operations and compliance within the organization. The HR Generalist partners with the HR manager to perform a wide variety of HR tasks in the day-to-day administration of the HR function, including payroll, benefits, employee records, recruiting/staffing, onboarding, employee relations, safety, training, and company policies. Must exercise the utmost discretion in sensitive and confidential matters.

Location
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Individual will work in different locations including Coeur d'Alene, Chilco, and Athol.

• Collaborate with hiring managers to identify staffing needs, source candidates, conduct screening interviews, coordinate interview schedules, and facilitate the selection process.
• Manage the onboarding process for new hires, including orientation, paperwork, and introductions to company policies and culture.
• Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries regarding conflict resolution, HR policies, benefits, leave management, payroll, and procedures.
• Partner with leadership and HR manager on HR related activities such as employee investigations, performance reviews, and training.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records, including personnel files and HR databases, and tracking such data as training, job workup, etc.
• Process employee changes such as promotions, transfers, and terminations.
• Prepare HR-related reports and metrics for management review.
• Coordinate community involvement and employee events, including company newsletter.
• Maintain payroll, including data entry, timekeeping, filing and records compliance.
• Process all leave of absence requests, disability paperwork, including medical, personal, disability, and FMLA.
• Administer employee wellness program and coordinate activities.
• Stay up to date with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Other duties as needed.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 3+ years of human resources, payroll and/or benefits administration experience.
• Knowledge of human resources concepts, compliance, and legal requirements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal skills required.
• Effective organizational skills and be self-motivated.
• Ability to handle and process confidential information in a discrete manner.
• Ability to pass a hair follicle drug test, post‑offer pre‑employment physical, and background check.

• Human Resource Information Systems experience.
• Associate degree in HR/Business Administration or related discipline.
• Valid driver's license.

• Bend at waist - occasional
• Twist upper body - occasional
• Stoop - occasional
• Lift above waist height - occasional
• Lift over 50 lbs.
  
  - rare
• Repetitive use of hands - constant for clerical duties
• Stand/walk - occasional
• Sit - frequent
• Vision - near and far correctable; depth perception
• Hearing - preferred for awareness of surrounding machinery, mobile equipment, emergencies

Must be able to tolerate all weather elements, loud conditions, airborne particles (sawdust).

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.