Human Resources Generalist

Overview

We are searching for an experienced Human Resources Generalist at our Palmer HQ facility.

• Benefit Administration
  • Completes all health and welfare paperwork for newly hired employees into the Association’s health and welfare plan and adjoining programs.
  • Advises employees on benefits available to them, including medical, dental, disability, life insurance, defined contribution, and health and safety.
  • General administration for the health and welfare benefit record keeping systems, including computer system and benefit file maintenance.
  • Computes monthly insurance premiums and related payments. Prepares payment statements and other reports to benefits providers. Reconciles employee premiums to monthly billing statements. Monitors insurance reports to verify accuracy.
  • Administers the MTA FMLA, short term, long term, disability, AD&D and life insurance programs, under the oversight of the Benefits Specialist.
• HRIS Development and Enhancement
  • Supports the development, enhancement and implementation of HR information systems and other business system applications, as required to achieve ongoing operations and objectives.
  • Advises management on HR system applications including current usage, future functionality, setup design and maintenance. May participate in public user groups regarding such matters.
  • Coordinates with external and internal entities on matters that affect automated HR business system applications, data security, databases, report writing and related processes.
  • Instructs applicable personnel on effective use of HR business system applications and documents processes.
• Employment and Recruitment
  • Performs employment and recruitment efforts to include internal and external advertising of position vacancies and/or notification to IBEW Union Hall; prescreening resumes, administering employment testing, coordinating interviews, obtaining necessary approvals for applicant selection; ensuring consistency and conformity with established procedures; and verifying background information, educational requirements, and references.
  • Promotes recruitment efforts by representing MTA at community events (i.e., Job Fairs, Career Day). Interacts with community groups and outside agencies to advise possible applicants on employment opportunities within MTA.
  • Prepares offers of employment for prospective employees in accordance with company standards.
  • Coordinates and presents all new hire employee orientations and conducts exit interviews and layoff clearings.
• Employee Relations and Communication
  • Participates in conducting employee orientation to include anti-harassment, benefits, and other human resource topics.
  • Responds to employment questions and handles complaints tactfully.
  • May serve as a departmental employee relations liaison.
  • Participates in the coordination, administration, and application of the Association’s Wellness Program initiatives.
  • Assists with corporate communication as it relates to the HR department’s ongoing operations and objectives.
• Compensation Administration
  • Notifies supervisors and managers on a monthly basis as to which of their employees are scheduled for a performance review.
  • Updates the HR information system when performance appraisals are complete.
  • Provides advice and guidance to supervisors and managers about the compensation policy.
  • Ensures proper authorization before processing salary increase, performance rating and other personnel forms. Responsible for tracking and routing of HR correspondence, to include performance evaluations, billings, grievances, complaints, etc.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field preferred.

Substitution

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and any combination of post-secondary education or progressively responsible experience in human resources or a related field may substitute for the Bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis. Post graduate education in the field or a related field may substitute for the required non-specialized experience on a year-for-year basis.

Work Experience

• Three years of professional human resources experience, two years of which must include progressively…