Harvard Resource Solutions is seeking a Human Resource Generalist for a client on a direct hire basis in Farmington Hills, MI.

In office

8:00am - 5:30pm

Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Vice President of Human Resources and the Sr. Payroll and HR Manager, the Human Resources Generalist is responsible for performing HR-related duties on a professional level and works closely with other members of the HR team supporting the overall mission of the organization. This position carries out responsibilities and support in the following specialized functional areas: payroll, benefits, recruitment/onboarding, and employment law compliance.
Essential Functions/Key Responsibilities: Maintain and ensure compliance by updating electronic team member records in HRIS/electronic filing system pertaining to, but not limited to payroll, benefits, company required acknowledgements, etc. Must have knowledge of task flow administration and performing new hire, termination, etc. tasks within HRIS/ATS ecosystem. Reconcile/validate data entry to ensure data integrity, and support routine audit requests. Produce and submit generic reports for interdepartmental requests (while being mindful of sensitive data). Respond to internal and external customer related inquiries, provide assistance and escalate when necessary. Improves customer experience by identifying and clarifying problems and evaluating potential solutions in conjunction with HR function specialists. Track and update all HR polices (quarterly/semi-annually), while working with subject matter experts, as needed. Develops human resources solutions by collecting and analyzing process information and recommending courses of action to improve HR customer experience. Demonstrate outstanding time management skills by completing special projects, clarifying project objective; setting timetables and schedules; conducting research; developing and organizing information; fulfilling transactions.
 
Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating legislation changes; advising Human Resources team on needed actions. Administer customer engagement surveys. Primary admin for new Team member onboarding, primary orchestrator of all new team member onboarding s. Primary admin for team member off boarding, conduct exit interviews and ensure HR diligence is followed with exits. Assist Sr. Payroll Manager with Full life cycle payroll functions: Benefit deductions, rate changes, retro calculations, time card, payroll and audits as necessary. Protects organization's confidentiality by keeping all information private.
Essential Functions/Key Responsibilities:
Assists in the development and implementation of company policies and procedures and any other relevant documents.
Process unemployment claims timely using the ADP unemployment electronic filing system and coordinate relevant witnesses, compile evidence in preparation to protest unemployment claims.
Assists with timely processing of bi-weekly payroll.
Conducts exit interviews for non-exempt team members.
Maintains human resource information system records and compiles reports from HRIS.
Produce and submit reports for interdepartmental metrics and tracking.
Assist in ad-hoc HR projects, such as collection of team member feedback.
Assist with preparing PowerPoint presentation drafts.
Ensure business compliance with federal, state and local employment and laws and regulations by reviewing statutory publications
Primary admin for onboarding of new hires.
Liaise with other departments or functions as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Outstanding communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Meticulous attention to detail
Knowledge of human resources processes and best practices
Strong ability in using Outlook MS Office (MS Excel and MS PowerPoint)
Working knowledge of ADP is a plus
Working knowledge of creating survey s in Survey Monkey is a plus
Problem Solving/Analysis
Team centered/work well with co-workers to resolve issues and problems
Customer Service focus
Ability to work independently
 
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
This is largely a sedentary role, requiring use of typical office equipment such as a computer, laptop and cell phone.
Filing is required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending or standing on a stool as necessary. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.
This job operates in a professional office environment.
Education and Experience:
Proven experience as an HR Generalist or relevant human resources/administrative position (3-5 years)
Experience with HR databases and HRIS systems. ADP experience is a plus.
BS/BA in Business Administration or equivalent experience; additional education in Human Resource Management will be a plus
SHRM or PHR certification a plus Other

If you are a high performer and would like to work for an equally high performing company and you think the above opportunity is appropriate for you, we invite you to apply to this job and email your resume to rrice@hrsus.com

We treat all resumes with strict confidentiality. We will always contact you first before submitting your resume to our client(s) for review. If you do not receive correspondence, you are not a fit for this position.

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