Key Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Conduct human resource generalist activities in the areas of recruiting, selection, onboarding, orientation, training, employee relations, payroll
2. Assist with communication and enrollment of benefits, safety, and wellness programs, working in conjunction with the corresponding functional departments.
3. Oversee hourly performance management system and provide guidance to Managers to address deficiencies as needed
4. Utilize SAP/ADP and or other related HRIS to administer payroll, wages, status change, leave entitlement, attendance, and other related personnel transactions
5. Assist in FMLA, Disability, and other leaves of absence programs
6. Ensure compliance with all relevant labor laws
7. Promote open door communication with all employees; be visible to ensure employees feel at ease to approach for questions and be available to counsel as required
8. Maintain appropriate professional affiliations and participate in professional development activities that foster continuous learning and ensure business compliance with applicable state and federal employment, wage, FMLA, OSHA and other regulations and/or procedures.
9. Other duties as assigned.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
1. Knowledge of major responsibilities, accountabilities, and organization of the Human Resources (HR) function or department; ability to use and administer the organization's HR policies, strategies, and environment
2. Knowledge of and ability to use the organization's and industry's standards, procedures, and policies relevant to human resources management
3. Knowledge of federal, state/provincial, and local laws and ability to advise on laws and regulations
affecting HR practices
4. Knowledge of HR approaches, tools, and techniques; ability to inform, guide and advise managers in HR related initiatives
5. Knowledge of and ability to plan and develop an organization's HR operations to increase individual and organizational effectiveness
6. Knowledge of and ability to implement HR related tasks, processes, and projects to ensure smooth daily HR operations