Personnel and Billing Generalist

Company Description

Since 1939, MJM Electric Cooperative has been serving more than 7,800 members in portions of Jersey, Macoupin, Montgomery, Bond, Fayette, Greene and Madison counties.  MJM Electric Cooperative employs over 35 dedicated team members and has annual revenues over $21 million.  MJM Electric Cooperative is a member of Wabash Valley Power Alliance and the Association of Illinois Electric Cooperatives.

Job Description

Position Summary: This position assists with planning, developing, implementing and administering all personnel programs and will act in a confidential capacity to other management personnel. The position uses independent judgement to suggest changes to ensure compliance with established laws, policies, plans, collective bargaining agreements, and organizational objectives. Render prompt, courteous and reliable service to members and visitors of the Cooperative.

Other objectives include:

• Provides superior service to MJM employees & member-owners.
• Presents a positive attitude, a strong work ethic, and a reputation for integrity and honesty by treating people with respect, accepting responsibility for own actions, inspires the trust of others, works with integrity and upholds organizational values.
• Maintains a professional and courteous attitude.
• Ensures security and confidentiality of information.
• Must be a detailed individual who likes working with others and is capable of motivating others within a team environment.
• Seeks to maximize efficiency.
• Expected to set priorities and meet deadlines for planning and carrying out assignments, resolving conflicts that arise, keeping the management informed and coordinating work with others.
• Demonstrates accountability for ensuring the technical accuracy of the work and maintaining good working relations, both internal and external.

Qualifications

PERSONAL, EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:

• A positive attitude, a strong work ethic and a reputation for integrity and honesty.
• Ability to work well with management, board directors, and cooperative employees.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or related field required. Human Resources Professional Certification is preferred. Education or equivalent combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Within one year of employment, should possess an understanding of the Cooperative’s board policies, rules and regulations, and bylaws.
• Must be able to define problems, research, investigate, analyze, interpret, and draw valid conclusions regarding rules, regulations, procedures, and guidelines.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently, both orally and in writing, with a diverse group of people and personalities; requires a high degree of interpersonal skills.
• Must possess good comprehension skills such as reviewing newsletters and other publications and attending meetings, schools, and seminars.
• Must have the ability to work independently, under minimal supervision, and to work in teams.
• Must maintain effective internal and external relationships to enhance information transfer, productivity, and the ability to influence decisions of others.
• Attend meetings as a participant or observer as well as attend training seminars to keep abreast of current industry trends. This may require occasional travel from the area.

PERSONNEL/HUMAN RELATION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist senior management team in researching, recruiting, scheduling, interviewing, screening, and referring candidates for job openings. Send denial letters to applicants.
• Update job descriptions as requested by senior management team.
• Assist President/CEO with maintaining and distributing up-to-date employee handbooks.
• Oversee random drug testing and IDOT Clearninghouse records for employees with CDLs.
• Prepare annual job review forms for supervisors and file them accordingly.
• Maintain an updated phone list and Employee Organizational Chart for communication purposes and distribute accordingly.
• Provides orientation for new employees by providing information packets, reviewing company policies, gathering withholding and other payroll information, explaining benefit programs, and obtaining signatures for documents. Provides option forms to existing employees to exercise 401K plan options and R&S pension plan options.
• Notifies staff of all terminations via email and schedules exit interviews when appropriate.
• Process all benefit forms and requests for information for new and existing personnel including benefit changes, dependent changes, and verification of employment.
• Responsible for distribution of Human Relation documents and correspondence in compl