HR Representative

Position Summary

Contributes to the creation of a productive and effective work environment by providing support and knowledge of the following Human Resources functional areas:  workplace planning and employment, Human Resources development, recruiting, orientation and onboarding, compensation and benefits, payroll, employee and labor relations, occupational health & safety, training, security, HR law, wellness, budgeting, workers compensation, and strategic management. Provides high-level administrative support to ensure efficient operation of the office. Performs a variety of administrative tasks as needed to support the team.

Principal Duties

• Solely responsible for non-exempt life cycle, hiring, onboarding, commendation, discipline, termination, etc. 
• Meets staffing needs by attracting, screening and presenting qualified candidates to managers; participates in the interview and selection process. 
• Ensures that employees are paid correctly and in a timely manner by maintaining payroll operations and resolving payroll discrepancies through the use of current and emerging technologies. 
• Maintains the Human Resource Information System (HRIS), retrieves data as needed, and analyzes and summarizes information and trends to support operational efficiency and effective planning. 
• Maintains open communication channels with employees and managers by developing and presenting training programs (for both formal and informal settings); answering questions; explaining policies and procedures regarding HR, payroll and benefits issues. 
• Confirms the effectiveness of HR/payroll policies and procedures by monitoring and reporting on a wide range of HR functions, such as the maintenance of job requirements, job descriptions, performance appraisals, development plans, pay rules, and payroll processing guidelines. 

Responsibilities

• Complies with Federal, State, and local employment law by following policies and procedures.  
•  Manages the Performance management system and coaches managers on constructive criticism, honest and open feedback, and continuous employee improvement practices. 
•  Responsible for the design and implementation of general office filing systems and document retention policies, to include cloud-based document storage systems. 
• Assists with Compensation design and structure, bonus allocation, and recommendations 
•  Assist with the administration of the company safety program and employee credit cards. 

Specialized/Technical Knowledge or Required Skills

• Excellent interpersonal
• Proven organizational skills 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, working knowledge of HRIS Systems 
• Excellent written communication skills 
• Ability to handle confidential information, ability to gain respect from all employees 
• PHR Certification/SHRM-CP a plus 

Education