HR Generalist

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Full Time Professionals La Porte, IN, US

2 days ago Requisition

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The HR Generalist is responsible for providing comprehensive human resources support across the organization, with an emphasis on employee relations, recruiting, benefits, payroll administration, HR compliance, personnel administration, and support of the company’s union and non-union workforce. This position serves as a key resource to employees, managers, and leadership and is expected to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, and independently resolve routine HR matters.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Human Resources Administration & Employee Relations:

• Serve as a primary HR resource for employees and supervisors regarding company policies, procedures, benefits, attendance, performance, and general employment-related questions.
• Provide guidance and support to managers and supervisors regarding employee relations matters, including attendance, performance issues, corrective action, workplace conduct, and policy interpretation.
• Assist with the investigation and resolution of employee complaints, workplace concerns, and employee relations issues while maintaining appropriate confidentiality and documentation.
• Prepare, review, and maintain employee disciplinary documentation and assist managers with the appropriate administration of corrective action.
• Support the Human Resource Manager in maintaining positive employee relations within both union and non-union work environments.
• Assist with interpretation and administration of the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement and work with management and employees regarding routine union-related matters.
• Assist with grievance administration, documentation, and tracking as directed by the Human Resource Manager.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of company policies, procedures, and employment practices and communicate them consistently throughout the organization.

Payroll & Timekeeping:

• Process bi-weekly payroll for all employees in the ADP Payroll system, ensuring accuracy and timely completion.
• Review payroll information, employee hours, overtime, deductions, PTO, wage changes, and other payroll-related transactions for accuracy.
• Maintain and update employee payroll information in ADP, including tax jurisdictions, deductions, wage changes, direct deposits, and other employee data.
• Review payroll reports and identify discrepancies or issues requiring correction.
• Reconcile employee PTO balances and assist with resolution of employee payroll and timekeeping questions.
• Confirm payroll tax payments and required compliance reports are completed accurately and by established deadlines.
• Review and maintain payroll, employee hours, workers' compensation, and other required reports.
• Assist with the preparation of payroll information and labor costs for the annual budget and other management reporting.
• Monitor payroll practices for compliance with applicable federal, state, and local requirements.

Benefits Administration:

• Administer and oversee employee benefit programs, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other company-sponsored benefits.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for employees regarding benefit eligibility, enrollment, changes, and general benefit questions.
• Coordinate new hire benefit enrollment and employee benefit changes associated with qualifying life events.
• Assist with annual benefits enrollment, employee communications, and coordination with benefit providers and brokers.
• Reconcile benefit invoices and employee…