Human Resources Generalist

 Essential Job Functions:

• Administers health and benefit plans, including enrollments, changes, and terminations. Processes required documents through payroll and insurance providers to ensure accurate record-keeping and proper deductions.
• Performs customer service functions by answering employee requests and questions.
• Conducts audits of payroll, benefits or other HR programs and recommends corrective action.
• Processes Medical Support Orders and coordinates qualified orders with payroll.
• Manages all employee leaves of absence, to include but not limited to, COBRA, FMLA, administrative and unpaid leave and coordinates premium payments.
• Assists in providing administration and technical assistance in recruiting initiatives for HR and business development as needed. Uses Applicant Tracking System software to track and monitor incoming applicant flow for posted positions and coordinates interviews for hiring managers. May assist in conducting reference checks on selected candidates. 
• Assists in evaluation applicants by discussing job requirements and applicant qualifications with managers; assists in the development of processes for interviewing applicants on a consistent set of qualifications; analyzes responses; verifies references; compares qualifications to job requirements.
• Assists in the onboarding of new hires for the New Mexico region to include ensuring completion of new hire paperwork, coordinating pre-employment drug tests and background checks.
• Assist during new hire orientation in collaboration with the Health and Safety Department.
• Establishes and maintains solid relationships with hiring managers and key leaders across the organization.
• Participates in administrative staff meetings, seminars, conferences as needed to stay current on employment law and employment practices.
• Provides administrative support to the human resource function as needed, including record-keeping, file maintenance, and HRIS entry.
• Drafts memos, letters, and creates charts, graphs, and other presentation materials as requested.
• Prepares weekly and monthly reports as needed.
• Assists regional HR reps as needed in response to increased workloads.
• Attends training sessions, seminars and appropriate educational classes as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelors degree in Human Resource Management or related field preferred.  Equivalent experience in lieu of degree may be considered.

• Work Experience: Two (2) years of HR Generalist experience.  HR administrative with an emphasis in benefits administration experience preferred or may substitute 2 years with related administrative and management support experience.

• License/Certifications:
  • PHR or SHRM-CP preferred
  • Certificates from HR-related seminars, conferences, and classes attended are valued, but not required.

• Post Job Offer Requirements:
  • Take and pass a pre-employment drug test

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: 

• Able to build positive team relationships
• Able to treat all employees fairly and to retain sensitive and confidential information
• Demonstrated knowledge of standard HR processes and practices
• Demonstrated ability to be resourceful in getting a task done
• Demonstrated professional demeanor
• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Able to adapt to a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment
• Able to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Physical Demand/Work Environment:

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