CANNON Instrument Company
Human Resources Generalist
CANNON Instrument Company, State College, Pennsylvania, United States, 16803
Job Type
Full-time
Description
SUMMARY :
Reporting to the Human Resources Director, the HR Generalist will serve as the key point of contact for employees, managing the day-to-day operations of the HR department. This role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, training and development, employee engagement, among other projects. The HR Generalist will contribute to maintaining a positive and productive work environment by supporting HR programs, ensuring legal compliance, and fostering effective communication across the organization.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
o Act as first line of support for all inquiries from employees regarding HR policies, procedures, benefits, or other general questions, providing responses and guidance in a timely manner
o Manage full lifecycle recruiting, including job posting, candidate sourcing, planning and participation in job fairs, conducting phone interviews and scheduling onsite/virtual interviews
o Facilitate a smooth new hire onboarding process, coordinating with cross-functional departments to deliver an exceptional onboarding experience
o Prepare and process payroll on a bi-weekly basis, ensuring accurate time cards and time off balances
o Lead the Activities Committee and plan, coordinate and execute all company events, recognition programs, engagement activities, and community partnerships to foster a positive and inclusive company culture
o Play an active role in the Safety Committee, driving process improvements and ensuring a safe work environment, and coordinating meetings and trainings
o Create, plan, and facilitate training on various HR topics to ensure compliance and proper development
o Oversee FMLA requests and ensure compliance with all legal requirements
o Collaborate on special projects to support the continuous improvement of HR processes and systems to enhance the employee experience
o Support benefit programs by coordinating open enrollment meetings and responding to employee benefit inquiries
o Maintain employee records, process HR transactions, and ensure data accuracy within HRIS systems
o Maintain strict confidentiality of all employee data and sensitive information, upholding the integrity and trust of the HR function
o Support departmental KPIs through various projects and continuous improvement initiatives
o Other duties as assigned
Requirements
EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
o Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred.
o Additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of formal education
o Minimum of 2 years' of experience in an HR Generalist capacity or similar HR role, demonstrating a broad understanding of the HR function
o Strong working knowledge and understanding of federal, state, and local laws and regulations including EEO, FMLA, and FLSA.
o Experience with creating and facilitating training preferred
o Familiarity with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite
o Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build rapport and work effectively across all levels of the organization
o Strong cultural awareness and ethics
o Resourceful, problem-solving aptitude with the ability to navigate complex HR scenarios and provide creative, compliant solutions
COMPANY VALUES:
o Accountability: Doing what you say you will do. Owning the outcome. Being responsive. Providing timely, through follow up on requests.
o Excellence: Performing at a high level every day and continuously improving processes for efficiency and effectiveness. Being focused on results.
o Integrity: Always doing the right thing. Being lawful, ethical and true to yourself and your team.
o Innovation: Making our products, services and business processes better every day. Evolving our strategy to keep up with customer needs and the ever-changing external environment.
o Teamwork: Helping each other be the best we can be. Lending a hand even in areas outside your job description. Synergizing efforts.
Full-time
Description
SUMMARY :
Reporting to the Human Resources Director, the HR Generalist will serve as the key point of contact for employees, managing the day-to-day operations of the HR department. This role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, training and development, employee engagement, among other projects. The HR Generalist will contribute to maintaining a positive and productive work environment by supporting HR programs, ensuring legal compliance, and fostering effective communication across the organization.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
o Act as first line of support for all inquiries from employees regarding HR policies, procedures, benefits, or other general questions, providing responses and guidance in a timely manner
o Manage full lifecycle recruiting, including job posting, candidate sourcing, planning and participation in job fairs, conducting phone interviews and scheduling onsite/virtual interviews
o Facilitate a smooth new hire onboarding process, coordinating with cross-functional departments to deliver an exceptional onboarding experience
o Prepare and process payroll on a bi-weekly basis, ensuring accurate time cards and time off balances
o Lead the Activities Committee and plan, coordinate and execute all company events, recognition programs, engagement activities, and community partnerships to foster a positive and inclusive company culture
o Play an active role in the Safety Committee, driving process improvements and ensuring a safe work environment, and coordinating meetings and trainings
o Create, plan, and facilitate training on various HR topics to ensure compliance and proper development
o Oversee FMLA requests and ensure compliance with all legal requirements
o Collaborate on special projects to support the continuous improvement of HR processes and systems to enhance the employee experience
o Support benefit programs by coordinating open enrollment meetings and responding to employee benefit inquiries
o Maintain employee records, process HR transactions, and ensure data accuracy within HRIS systems
o Maintain strict confidentiality of all employee data and sensitive information, upholding the integrity and trust of the HR function
o Support departmental KPIs through various projects and continuous improvement initiatives
o Other duties as assigned
Requirements
EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
o Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field preferred.
o Additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of formal education
o Minimum of 2 years' of experience in an HR Generalist capacity or similar HR role, demonstrating a broad understanding of the HR function
o Strong working knowledge and understanding of federal, state, and local laws and regulations including EEO, FMLA, and FLSA.
o Experience with creating and facilitating training preferred
o Familiarity with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite
o Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build rapport and work effectively across all levels of the organization
o Strong cultural awareness and ethics
o Resourceful, problem-solving aptitude with the ability to navigate complex HR scenarios and provide creative, compliant solutions
COMPANY VALUES:
o Accountability: Doing what you say you will do. Owning the outcome. Being responsive. Providing timely, through follow up on requests.
o Excellence: Performing at a high level every day and continuously improving processes for efficiency and effectiveness. Being focused on results.
o Integrity: Always doing the right thing. Being lawful, ethical and true to yourself and your team.
o Innovation: Making our products, services and business processes better every day. Evolving our strategy to keep up with customer needs and the ever-changing external environment.
o Teamwork: Helping each other be the best we can be. Lending a hand even in areas outside your job description. Synergizing efforts.