Human Resources Generalist Jobs

Job Summary

The Human Resources Generalist position is responsible for the daily functions of the Human Resources (HR) department by providing a combination of operational and transactional support to the HR Team as well as the Pence Construction Team. This position will support and drive projects that span across all areas of Pence Construction to continuously improve and deliver new solutions that better serve our employees and managers. This position plays a key role in determining how we optimize our employee experience to attract top talent, foster retention and enhance engagement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, the employee must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and in a timely manner. The following duties are representative of the job but are not all inclusive and other duties may be assigned as needed.

Duties

• Manages all Worker’s Compensation claims and return-to-work program for Pence Construction
• Ensure compliance with applicable government regulations. Ensure timeliness and accuracy of required reporting and fees.
• Assist with facilitating and coordinating performance evaluations.
• Manage all leave processes for Pence Construction (FMLA, OFLA, PFML)
• Assist in managing employee relations issues, conducting effective, thorough, and objective investigations when necessary
• Partner with HR Manager to develop and implement HR strategies and initiatives that align with the business strategy and objectives of Pence Construction
• Maintains accurate OSHA logs (300s, 301s and 300As) for Pence Construction
• Document and maintain administrative and billing procedures for assigned benefits processes: including weekly HSA and 401K reconciliations and monthly medical, dental, life insurance and disability bills.
• Perform other related duties as assigned
• Coordinate daily benefits processing. Handle enrollments, COBRA, changes, beneficiaries, disability, accident claims, rollovers, distributions, loans, hardships, and compliance testing.
• Continually investigate new benefits programs, improve existing programs, and manage benefits administration.
• Handle general employee inquiries.
• Manage the Pence Benefits Program and identify areas of opportunity within current programs and plans. Develops, evaluate, improve, and recommend improvements that support the needs of employees.
• Manage compensation surveys, conduct related analysis, research market competitive practices, recommend new programs or enhancements, conduct benchmarking.
• Design and distribute materials for benefits orientations, open enrollment, and summary plan descriptions. Provide training and support to group benefits associates, home office associates and the field staff.
• Assist with establishing HR metrics

Qualifications

The following qualifications are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to perform the job but are not all inclusive.

• 2+ years of experience in Human Resources
• Knowledge of benefits contract language.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or related field is preferred.
• Effective planning and priority setting. Ability to manage several complex projects simultaneously while working under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills and a thorough knowledge of plan designs.
• Relevant certifications, such as SHRM or HCI.
• Working knowledge of all pertinent federal and state laws and regulations.
• Excellent communication and organization skills.
• Computer proficiency and technical aptitude; strong proficiency in Excel and experience with HRIS and benefits databases.

Benefits

Employees have full medical, dental and vision coverage. Employees also receive PTO, and are eligible for Pence’s 401k match program and an annual company bonus.