HR Generalist - Payroll, Benefits & Employee Relations

Century Arms, Inc.; Vermont; On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Century Arms, Inc. is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to support daily HR operations in Fairfax, VT.

The role covers onboarding, payroll support, benefits administration, leave management, employee relations, HRIS, policy administration, and compliance to foster a positive workplace culture. The successful candidate will partner with leaders to ensure consistent employment practices and legal compliance while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy across HR records.

Qualifications

• Experience administering HR programs and processes.
• Knowledge of HR compliance, employment laws and records management.
• Experience with HRIS, payroll support, and benefits administration.

Responsibilities

• Respond timely and accurately to employee and leadership questions regarding policies, procedures, benefits, payroll, and employment-related matters.
• Serve as a trusted resource to employees and leaders by providing guidance on Human Resources policies, practices, and procedures.
• Assist leaders in addressing employee relations concerns, performance issues, corrective actions, and workplace conflicts while ensuring consistency and compliance.
• Support investigations involving employee complaints, policy violations, workplace concerns, and other employment-related matters.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive employee information and situations.
• Assist with employee engagement, recognition programs, retention initiatives, and company culture activities.
• Coordinate and process all new hire onboarding activities, including employment documentation, benefit enrollment, HRIS setup, orientation scheduling, and compliance requirements.
• Participate in the development, continuous improvement, and delivery of New Hire Orientation programs in partnership with Training and Documentation personnel.
• Coordinate employee status changes, promotions, transfers, compensation changes, and separations.
• Ensure timely completion and maintenance of employment records throughout the employee lifecycle.
• Backup support for weekly payroll
• Administer employee benefit programs, including enrollments, changes, communications of terminations, and employee communications.
• Coordinate and administer leave programs, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, military leave, personal leave, and other applicable leave programs.
• Serve as a liaison between employees and benefit providers to resolve benefit-related issues.
• Assist with annual open enrollment activities and employee benefit education.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Maintain required employment records and documentation in accordance with company policies and legal retention requirements.
• Assist with policy development, communication, implementation, and enforcement.
• Support internal and external audits related to payroll, benefits, employment practices, and HR records.
• Recommend process improvements and corrective actions resulting from audit findings or compliance reviews.
• Maintain compliance with EEO, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, OSHA, and other applicable employment regulations.
• Train employees and leaders on HRIS self-service tools and functionality.
• Maintain employee data integrity and ensure accurate HR records within all HR systems.
• Prepare and analyze HR metrics including headcount, turnover, absenteeism, open positions, and other workforce trends.
• Develop reports and dashboards to support business and workforce planning.
• Assist the HR Manager with the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of HR programs, processes, and procedures.
• Provide recruiting support for hourly and salaried positions when needed due to business demands, staffing shortages, vacations, or special projects.
• Assist with job postings, candidate scheduling, applicant communications, background screenings, and onboarding activities as required.
• Support hiring managers in developing job descriptions and job-related interview questions.
• Maintain relationships with external recruiting resources, educational institutions, staffing agencies, and employment partners.
• Manage HR records retention activities in accordance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Maintain organized and accurate personnel files and electronic records.
• Protect the organization by maintaining strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Support and adhere to all ISO standards applicable to the Company.
• Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as directed by the Company.
• Demonstrate complete working knowledge of firearm safety requirements.
• Maintain a clean and organized workstation and department.
• Immediately report maintenance and safety concerns to management.
• Demonstrate professionalism, respect, courtesy, and effective communication with all employees.
• Actively support and participate in 5S and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Century Arms, Inc. is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to support daily HR operations in Fairfax, VT.

The role covers onboarding, payroll support, benefits administration, leave management, employee relations, HRIS, policy administration, and compliance to foster a positive workplace culture. The successful candidate will partner with leaders to ensure consistent employment practices and legal compliance while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy across HR records.