The HR Generalist provides support in various HR functions to ensure smooth operations and compliance within the organization. The HR Generalist partners with 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: Individual will work in different locations including Coeur d'Alene, Chilco, and Athol.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- 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.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 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.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Human Resource Information Systems experience.
- Associate degree in HR/Business Administration or related discipline.
- Valid driver’s license
PHYSICAL DEMANDS- Office, Finance, Corporate, Mill Supervisory
Ability to sit and/or stand for shift, reach with hands and arms, stoop, squat, bend at the waist, kneel, walk varying distance, and climb stairs.
- 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
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Must be able to tolerate all weather elements, loud conditions, airborne particles (sawdust).