Human Resources Generalist

Company Description

UTAC is a market-leading international group in digital & sustainable mobility, customisable testing solutions, customisable testing systems, vehicle engineering, homologation, regulatory advice & expertise, certification, training, corporate events and classic & sportscars festivals.

The Group provides services and systems to customers in the various sectors: mobility, transport, tyre, petrochemical, agriculture and defence industries. UTAC operates test centres and laboratories in France (including the official Euro NCAP facility), the UK, USA, Finland, Morocco, and Germany; it has subsidiaries in China, Korea and Japan. UTAC employs around 1300 people across its various locations.

As a group we share a strong and clear vision to deliver safe and efficient solutions and systems to our customers. We are proud and confident in our heritage, our capabilities and our people and believe that by creating a culture where individuals feel they can make a difference and enjoy coming to work, we can deliver the best possible service to our customers.

Our core values of Expertise, Innovation and Integrity provide a clear daily guide to how we work together safely, as one team, helping each other to succeed.

Job Description

The HR Generalist is responsible for supporting people services in multiple states.  The primary focus is managing payroll and benefits, coordinating all stages of the hiring process, and actively working to improve employee engagement.  This role requires the ability to successfully manage tasks and assignments in multiple areas. Initiative and ownership of responsibilities are critical to the success of this individual.

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Efficiently and accurately performs/processes bi-weekly payroll, ensuring all payroll-related tasks are completed with precision. This includes addressing any payroll questions and inquiries from employees, providing clear and timely responses. Demonstrating proficiency in utilizing and mastering the payroll system (Kronos), identifying and implementing efficiencies where needed to streamline processes. Responsible for generating and balancing all bi-weekly payroll reports for Finance department purposes, ensuring all data is accurate and up-to-date.
• Provides 401(k) audit support as needed and processes bi-weekly 401(k) updates.
• Performs benefits administration to include claims resolution, change reporting, and communicating benefit information to employees, as needed.
• Performs the annual open enrollment, including education and administration.  
• Completes employment verifications for current and former employees.
• Administers FMLA and Leave of Absence paperwork as needed.
• Coordinates all stages of the hiring process and onboarding for all positions, both in person and virtually. Utilizing ATS for recruitment to assist managers with hiring, vetting resumes and conducting telephone screens. Organizing meetings with hiring managers and providing recruitment updates to Senior Leadership.
• Conducting training sessions on all systems for employees and managers at various levels. Answering questions as they arise regarding system utilization (Kronos, Smart Recruiters, Talent Soft).
• Updates and streamlines HR record keeping processes, including filing, maintaining hard copies/electronic copies, entering information into our systems, creating controlled documents, and ensuring that all HR files remain legally compliant.
• Participates in safety initiatives and become a member of the Safety Committee.
• Protects organization's value by keeping all company-related information confidential.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising leadership on needed actions.
• Assists with employee resolution, investigating issues as they arise. 
• Maintains all training records and monitor training expirations.
• Assists in the planning and execution of all employee engagement activities, including company sponsored events. 
• Spends time at each facility to properly support the workforce as needed.
• Collaboration with associates in multiple departments and at multiple levels within the organization.
• Assists in supporting the UTAC culture and values (Integrity, Expertise, and Innovation).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Skill Requirements:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or organizational development and at least four years related experience.
• Two to four years payroll and benefits administration required.
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