FirstFour Staffing has partnered with a reputable organization that is seeking to add a Human Resources Generalist to their team in Mobile, Alabama.
***This is an onsite role that cannot be performed remotely.
SUMMARY
The Human Resources Generalist will serve as the liaison with company staff in benefits administration, 401(k), and employee stock ownership administration. This individual will also perform other human resources duties such as recruiting, hiring, on-boarding, employee relations, and EEO compliance matters.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Serves as the 401(k) & Employee Stock Ownership Plan administrator and secretary on the ESOP Committee and serves on Investment Committee.
- Manages 401k deferral changes, loans, and distributions.
- Takes the lead on ESOP audit and works with external partners on annual ESOP distribution and diversifications.
- Maintains the 401(k) and ESOP Summary Plan Description (SPD) and updates as necessary.
- Ensures Affirmative Action Plan is updated annually, and all appropriate actions are taken to reach the corporate Affirmative Action goals and compliance requirements.
- Pursues opportunities to promote long-term recruiting success including but not limited to career fairs, college visits, and industry meetings.
- Coordinates with department managers the creation and maintenance of job descriptions.
- Assists in the manager training programs related to Affirmative Action compliance and supervisory skills.
- Obtains position approvals, post and track all newly open positions.
- Sources qualified candidates for all levels of positions, utilizing most effective methods available including social media.
- Screens on-line applications and conducts initial interviews in cooperation with hiring managers.
- Completes the hiring process by completing reference checks, offer letters, motor vehicle record checks, medical exams, drug tests, E-Verify and I-9 verification, and new hire paperwork for all employees.
- Provide administrative support to the Human Resources Director and undertakes special projects as needed.
- Periodically review THI employment policies and procedures and provide necessary changes to keep them current.
- Serves as a backup to the HR Coordinator for employees regarding benefits, insurance claims, and wellness initiatives.
- Acts as employee liaison regarding all benefits; answering questions and assists in changing and clarifying benefits.
- Assist with the annual benefits renewal and open enrollment process.
REQUIREMENTS:
- BS degree in HR or related field.
- Minimum of six years' experience in a professional HR role, with previous experience in 401(k) plan administration.
- Experience with Employee Stock Ownerships Plan (ESOP) is preferred.
- Extensive knowledge in all relevant areas of employment law.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
- PHR/SPHR certification preferred
- Previous experience with HRIS and Applicant tracking systems.
- Experience utilizing a wide range of internal and external recruiting strategies including social media.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point required.