HR Generalist

Gate&Co. - New Iberia, LA

Full-time - Mid Level

New Iberia, LA

Specialty Trade Contractors

About the position

The Human Resource Generalist will run the daily functions of the Human Resource (HR) department, which includes a variety of essential tasks such as hiring and onboarding new employees, administering pay, benefits, and leave, and enforcing company policies and practices. This role is crucial in providing support to the HR team and working on special projects that align with the company's goals. The HR Generalist will ensure compliance with applicable labor laws and regulations, which is vital for maintaining a fair and legal workplace environment. In this position, the HR Generalist will assist with human resource operations, including recruiting, selection, orientation, and training, often with the assistance of management. A strong understanding of local Labor and Employment Law is necessary to effectively advise management on compliance matters. The HR Generalist will maintain policies and procedures related to recruitment, compensation, and benefits, working closely with Corporate HR for guidance. Additionally, the role involves assisting in compliance activities such as benefit and employment audits, and managing employment agreements and new hire paperwork for payroll and HR records. The HR Generalist will also support the QHSSE program, document HR processes and procedures, and assist with internal training programs. General clerical and administrative support for the HR team is also part of the job, along with playing an active role in improving employment policies and practices. The HR Generalist will help develop and implement various HR programs and culture initiatives as directed by the VP of HR and the Management Team. Maintaining accurate personnel, medical, retirement, training, and contract files is essential, as is compiling reports from these records as needed. Collaboration with the Finance and Accounting Team is necessary to provide payroll support, ensuring that employee and employer contributions and payroll deductions are processed accurately and promptly. The HR Generalist will assist in administering employee benefits programs, including retirement plans, medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance plans, temporary disability programs, and wellness programs. Scheduling pre-employment testing, tracking employee annual leave, and assisting with leave requests, including FMLA and Leave of Absence, are also key responsibilities. The role includes implementing new hire orientation and employee recognition programs, conducting background checks, and handling employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors. Participation in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations is also expected, along with maintaining compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Run daily functions of the HR department including hiring and onboarding.
• Administer pay, benefits, and leave.
• Enforce company policies and practices.
• Provide support to the HR team and work on special projects.
• Ensure compliance with applicable labor laws and regulations.
• Assist with human resource operations including recruiting, selection, orientation, and training.
• Maintain policies and procedures in recruitment, compensation, and benefits with Corporate HR guidance.
• Assist in compliance activities such as benefit and employment audits.
• Manage employment agreements and collect required new hire paperwork for payroll and HR records.
• Support, comply with, and participate in the QHSSE program.
• Document HR processes and procedures.
• Assist with HR internal training programs.
• Provide general clerical and administrative support for the HR team.
• Formulate methods to improve employment policies and practices and recommend changes to management.
• Assist in development and implementation of various HR programs and culture initiatives.
• Prepare and maintain all HR files including personnel, medical, retirement, training, and contracts.
• Maintain HR and training records and compile reports from files and databases as needed.
• Work closely with the Finance and Accounting Team to provide payroll support.
• Assist in administering employee benefits programs such as retirement plans and medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Schedule required pre-employment testing such as physical and drug tests.
• Track employee annual leave and report as requested.
• Assist with leave requests, including FMLA and Leave of Absence.
• Implement new hire orientation and employee recognition programs.
• Assist with benefit enrollments, life change events, and terminations in all applicable benefit and retirement plans.
• Conduct or acquire background checks and employee eligibility verifications.
• Handle employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors.
• Attend and participate in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Complete and maintain Employee Action Forms (EAF) to update employee data as required.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years' Human resources experience is required.
• Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Professional human resources certification preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of local employment law is required.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the company.
• High level of integrity and dependability is required.
• Proven ability to exercise sound judgment based on accurate and timely analysis.
• Attention to detail is essential.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with HR software and databases.
• Knowledge of HR best practices and trends.
• Experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan