HR Generalist — People Operations & Benefits

Century Arms, Inc.; Fairfax (VT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Century Arms, Inc. in Fairfax, VT seeks a Human Resources Generalist to support daily HR operations including onboarding, payroll support, benefits administration, leave management, employee relations, compliance, records maintenance, HRIS, performance support, and policy administration.

The role partners with department leaders to apply company policies consistently, maintain confidential employee data, assist with recruiting backups when needed, and foster a positive, productive workplace

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.
• Serve as one of the Human Resource Information System (HRIS) subject matter expert.
• 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. in Fairfax, VT seeks a Human Resources Generalist to support daily HR operations including onboarding, payroll support, benefits administration, leave management, employee relations, compliance, records maintenance, HRIS, performance support, and policy administration.

The role partners with department leaders to apply company policies consistently, maintain confidential employee data, assist with recruiting backups when needed, and foster a positive, productive workplace