MRA - The Management Association is hiring a
Human Resources Generalist

Summary

Join Advanced Textiles Association (ATA) as a part-time Senior Human Resources Generalist, responsible for administering HR policies, procedures, and programs, supporting employee relations, benefit administration, and more. This role offers flexible scheduling with a Monday – Thursday schedule, working between 15 and 25 hours per week.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resource Management, or related field; and 7+ years’ experience in Human Resources PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SCP certifications a bonus
• Previous management experience a plus
• Must possess strong oral and written communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• Knowledge of Human Resources employment laws, pending legislation, and best practices within HR
• Experience working with HRIS system as an administrator. Preference for experience with Paylocity
• The ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgments on sensitive, confidential issues is required
• The ability to work effectively in a team environment is required
• The ability to gather and analyze statistical data and generate reports and to plan, coordinate and administer complex administrative systems and processes is necessary
• Operational knowledge of payroll policies, regulations and procedures and a working knowledge of the ATA benefit plans, insurance and retirement policies, regulations and procedures are required
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when working with employee information, company decisions, or other projects where discretion is needed
• The ability to work with frequent, established deadlines
• Organizational and analytical skills are required
• The ability to work effectively with diverse populations is required
• The ability to develop, plan, and implement short- and long-range goals is required. Employee development and performance management skills are essential
• Ability to keep up and build relationships remotely
• Ability to influence and persuade management, and convey difficult/ challenging messages
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, and ability to learn new software as required

Responsibilities

• Represents the culture, core values, and spirit of ATA and HR department while maintaining complete confidentiality in all things
• Administer, and may lead, major HR initiatives/projects with HR team such as annual compensation increases, annual open enrollment plan selection and preparation, staff restructuring and development, end of year requirements, legal updates, etc
• Advises on select HR topics by need or request which may include: policy interpretation and application, employee relation issues, administration of benefits or compliance, internal communication, workers compensation or unemployment situations, etc
• Supports HR team by serving as backup to the HR Generalist in all responsibilities, and collaborating with HR Generalist on department goals and tasks
• Advises management in appropriate resolution of employee relations issues to include conflict resolution, harassment investigations, wage complaints, employee disputes, attendance issues, and general questions
• Manages employee performance with managers and advises in the corrective action process
• Administers benefit programs in collaboration with HR Generalist and payroll team including life, health, dental and disability insurances, retirement plan, employee assistance, PTO, and leaves
• Becomes experienced in HRIS/Payroll system, Paylocity, for completion of HR tasks and advisement of employees and managers in this system
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance
• Responsible for the completion of specific projects as directed by the President/CEO. Projects may include
• Handbook or policy revisions or creation of policies
• Gathering and analysis of compensation data
• Review of commission/bonus plans
• Creation of staff surveys
• Compilation of HR reports and benchmarking
• Gathering of information for budgeting
• Keeps tabs on the culture and morale by connecting with employees and managers
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes in human resources, talent management, and employment law
• Serves as a member of the payroll team in payroll processing. Responsible for parts of payroll administration including interpreting company rules and making judgement calls on payroll/HR policies, handling employee issues and enforcing policies, reviewing checks, answering employee questions
• Must have working knowledge of the payroll process and applicable laws. Is a backup for payroll processing
• Collaborates with outside resources such as HR Associations or legal

Benefits

Eligible for full-time remote with professional home workspace available. Must reside local to ATA headquarters