Human Resources Coordinator / Generalist

Romark Logistics; Westfield (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Romark Logistics is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to support a broad HR agenda at our Bethel, PA warehouse. The role covers employee relations, benefits, compensation, recruitment, safety, and compliance with federal, state, and local laws.

You will administer policies, conduct trainings, and maintain HR records while ensuring a safe and productive workplace. On-site attendance is required at the Bethel location.

Qualifications

• AS degree in a Business or HR field or equivalent experience.
• PHR/SHRM certification preferred.
• 3-5 years’ HR support experience.
• Strong written and oral communication; ability to present training materials.
• High interpersonal skills with diplomacy and discretion.
• Proficient with MS Office and HR software suites.

Responsibilities

• Documents and responds to employee relation issues and complaints.
• Coordinates and conducts training to improve performance and goals attainment.
• Ensures OSHA compliance with operations and facilities management.
• Recommends HR policies and procedures to boost efficiency.
• Develops understanding and mentors supervision in HR practices/law.
• Maintains Employee Handbook and HR records.

Skills

Written & oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality & tact

Education

AS degree in Business/HR

Tools

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Excel

Visio

Smartsheet

MS Publisher

Job description

The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for the administration and communication of organizational policies and programs covering safety, unemployment compensation, workers compensation, employee benefits, performance management, employee and labor relations, compensation, recruiting and retention, and in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. This position requires on-site attendance at the Bethel, PA warehouse location.

The tasks and responsibilities of the Human Resource Generalist are outlined below:

• Documents and responds to employee relation issues such as complaints, harassment allegations, and civil rights complaints.
• Conducts and coordinates training courses and initiatives to enhance the effectiveness of employee performance in achieving the goals and objectives of the company.
• Ensures a safe and secure working environment by working in concert with operations and facilities management to maintain compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) standards.
• Recommends and implements personnel policies and procedures in support of the operational efficiency of the organization.
• Develops understanding and mentors’ supervision and management in human resources practice/law.
• Maintains positive labor relations; drives open door communication policy in maintaining a non-union status in the organization.
• Prepares and maintains the Employee Handbook.
• Administers and facilitates workers compensation program; works with management to identify light duty accommodations; communicates progress and claims issues with insurance company claim representative; maintains documentation and medical records on individual claims.
• Performs benefits administration to include claims resolution, change reporting, approving invoices for payment, and communicating benefit information to employees.
• Administers local compensation program; rewrites job descriptions as necessary; conducts and participates in annual salary surveys; analyzes compensation; monitors performance evaluation program and suggests revisions as necessary to be competitive in the market.
• Manages recruitment effort for all non-exempt personnel and temporary employees; monitors new-employee orientations; assists in the management of career development and succession planning efforts; employee relations counseling, outplacement counseling, and exit interviewing; writes and places media advertisements.
• Establishes and maintains department records, personnel files, and reports in compliance with related laws; files EEO-1 annually; maintains other records, reports, and logs to conform with EEO regulations.
• Responsible for administering and managing workers compensation matters.
• Administers and provides counsel to management on progressive disciplinary matters.
• Process related questionnaires and documents for unemployment compensation matters, represents the company for any unemployment claims.
• Administers the local Human Resources budget to ensure the development of accurate budgetary assumptions and to include cost containment controls.
• Maintain current knowledge and understanding of regulations, industry trends, current practices, new developments, and applicable laws regarding human resources.
• Participates in administrative staff meetings and attends other meetings, such as seminars.
• Responsible to perform all duties in a safe, clean, and organized manner.
• Participates in special projects as required.
• Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.

The skills/qualifications required for a Human Resources Generalist are outlined below:

• A.S. degree in a Business or Human Resources related field or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• PHR/ SHRM certification preferred.
• 3-5 years’ experience in a Human Resources support role.
• Strong written and oral communication; presentation of training materials, processing of various internal and government required documentation.
• Must have a high level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations; position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact, and diplomacy.
• Must have a working knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing, spreadsheets, database, and presentation software. (Microsoft Office, Power Point, Visio, Smartsheet, Excel, MS Publisher)