Human Resource Generalist

The Human Resource Generalist will support a broad range of HR activities for US Salt, including labor relations, policies and procedures, payroll, compensation, performance management, benefits, recruitment, employment law, workers' compensation, and employee engagement.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all HR matters for US Salt, including collaborating with the local union to administer and interpret contract language.
• Monitor, maintain, and coordinate personnel transactions in the HRIS (currently UKG).
• Serve as the benefits and retirement program liaison, providing guidance on policies, programs, and procedures for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and the 401(k) plan.
• Act as payroll administrator using timekeeping clocks and UKG, administering both weekly and bi-weekly payrolls.
• Collaborate with the Safety department on workers' compensation claims, investigations, documentation, and administration.
• Support recruitment efforts, including advertising, interviewing, offers, career fairs, and onboarding.
• Assist in coordinating salary administration and performance management programs.
• Provide administrative tasks such as employee letters and correspondence, payroll reporting, employee investigations, and leaves of absence.
• Update and maintain company policies and procedures to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and guidelines.
• Participate in employee engagement activities and company initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Business Administration or equivalent, with 2 years of related HR experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and a solid understanding of HRIS platforms.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to coordinate multiple priorities and adapt to changing needs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Positive attitude toward progress through change, continuous improvement, and teamwork.

Technologies

• UKG (HRIS)
• Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Salary

Salary range: $63,000.00 to $70,000.00 per year.

Application questions

• On a scale of 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest) how would you rate your Microsoft Office skills?
• Do you have any previous experience working in a manufacturing environment in an HR function?
• Do you have any experience working in a unionized environment?

Ability to commute

Location: Watkins Glen, NY 14891 (Required).

Work location

In person.