Human Resources Generalist

Location:

Michigan City, Indiana, United States

Job ID:

R0041268

Date Posted:

2024-01-11

Company Name:

HITACHI GLOBAL AIR POWER US, LLC

Profession (Job Category):

Human Resources

Job Schedule: 

Full time

Remote:

No

Job Description:

Summary of the position:

The HR Generalist performs duties at a professional level in the following areas: Payroll, Benefits and Learning Management System (LMS) administration.  The HR Generalist is tasked with collecting and verifying timesheet accuracy, addressing time management system issues, preparing, and reconciling payroll, and participating in audits. Responsible for administering the company’s benefit programs and LMS systems.    

The HR Generalist position is located at the Hitachi Global Air Power manufacturing facility in Michigan City, Indiana, and reports to the Director of Human Resources. 

Duties and responsibilities:

Payroll Administration:

• Payroll processing for weekly, bi-weekly and monthly payroll
• Review timecards for payroll processing, including assisting supervisors if time is not recorded by employees accurately
• Review onboarding to ensure all new hires have their onboarding completed so their information feeds over to BenefitSolver, Fidelity and Indiana New Hire Reporting
• Review BenefitSolver and communicate with employees who have not completed their benefit enrollment
• Review and maintain integrations for Fidelity, BenefitSolver, Indiana New Hire Reporting and Payroll general ledger
• Process payroll calculations, deductions, insurance benefits, wage garnishment, tax filings, bankruptcy, tax levies, and child support
• Maintain and coordinate payroll taxes for State Withholding and State Unemployment and SUI Rates and register new States for State Unemployment and State Withholding Taxes
• Provide support for employee payroll tax deductions – W4 and State and Local Tax Withholding
• Analyze payroll problems and provide resolution
• Review and process Sales commission payments
• Address payroll related inquiries and requests from employees professionally and timely
• Process W2 forms

Benefits and LMS Administration:

• Assist employees with resolving any benefit issues
• Assist with annual Open Enrollment process
• Administer and manage corporate Leave Policy
• Manage LMS system
• Develop and assign training in LMS system
• Respond to requests from various states regarding unemployment reporting
• Perform compensation analysis
• Create and manage Sales comp agreements
• Submit commission payments for international employees
• Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or a related field or equivalent education

Professional experience:

• 3 – 5 years of relevant experience in a non-union manufacturing or industrial setting
• Excellent math skills
• Experience using Workday, a plus
• Highly proficient experience with Microsoft Office programs
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification preferred

Key behaviors:

• Research and analytical skills
• A relationship builder with a collaborative working style
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, including an ability to listen effectively and to communicate information clearly to all levels of the organization
• Self-motivated and deadline-driven with a commitment to excellence
• Proven ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a positive attitude
• Problem solver who possesses a high degree of judgment and can work collaboratively on complex matters
• Hands-on, “get stuff done” attitude, results-oriented and highly organized
• Ability to manage multiple projects
• Must be dependable and trustworthy
• Ability to work well within a team
• High energy with a pleasant and courteous demeanor

Direct reports:

• N/A

The successful candidate is responsible for complying with Hitachi Global Air Power US Code of Ethics and related policies. In performing the job, the incumbent shall take all steps necessary to comply with our safety rules and requirements and must actively support the organization's efforts to meet and exceed its goals of creating and maintaining a safe workplace.

This description is to serve as a guide. It is intended to be flexible and will continue to evolve over time with business needs and demands and may be updated periodically and at the Company's discretion.

Hitachi Global Air Power US is an equal opportunity employer and w