Milton CAT Hiring for Human Resources Generalist at Milford, MA  Full Time

Are you looking to grow your HR knowledge and advance your career in Human Resources? We are looking to fill our company’s first HR Generalist position. This is a new role in our growing business that will provide exceptional employee services to our 1,200 employees across six states. We are looking for a positive, inquisitive HR generalist who loves streamlining processes and problem solving. The ideal candidate will have prior exposure to a wide variety of HR functions. We value our employees and foster a culture of continuous improvement and exceptional service.

Along with competitive compensation, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance, Delta Dental, vision insurance, other health and wellness programs, 401(k) with a company match, tuition reimbursement, and company-paid life insurance, short term and long-term disability.

This multi-disciplinary role focuses on HR service delivery in the areas of payroll, benefits, wellness, safety, recruiting and employee relations.
• Assist with customer service for our employees, answering questions on all things related to time entry, payroll, benefits, time off and employee relations.
• Support the recruitment/hiring process. Assist with a smooth new hire onboarding process, including paperwork, scheduling, and coordinating across multiple departments to deliver an exceptional first day experience.
• Assist and support the payroll processes, including biweekly and weekly payrolls. Includes updates to employees’ files, bonus and incentive pay, vacation/sick pay, expense reimbursements, and personnel changes.
• Assist in benefits administration to include company-wide open enrollment, approving invoices for payment, and communicating benefit information to employees.
• Complete I-9 Forms, verifyI-9 documents, maintain I-9 files.
• Assist and support the HRBP with employe issues, complaints, and disputes through proper employee relations techniques, performance management and coaching. Conducts effective, thorough and objective investigations.
• Maintain the integrity of the HRIS system by entering new hire information and updating employee information as necessary.
• Respond to inbound employment verification requests pertaining to active and former employees.
• Serve as backup and support to other HR staff members.
• Recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures to affect continual improvements in efficiency of the department.
• Assist in developing, documenting, and executing procedures and policies, providing guidance and interpretation for business operations.
• Participate in the development of HR systems, including metrics, queries, and standard reports.
• Suggest new procedures and policies to continually improve efficiency of the HR department and organization, and to improve employee experience.
• Assist with legal compliance of state and federal HR regulations and applicable employment laws, and update policies and/or procedures as required.

• Associates degree in Human Resources, or similar.
• 3 – 5 years of human resources generalist experience.
• SHRM or HRCI certification preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ethics, attention to details and cultural awareness.
• Resourceful, problem-solving aptitude and thorough knowledge of HR procedures and policies.
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office, HRIS systems, and comfortable learning new technical systems as needed.
• Knowledge of HR federal and state laws and regulations
• Must be team-oriented, possess a positive attitude and work well with others.
• A high level of integrity, honesty, and a strong work ethic.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Your supervisor may request and assign similar duties.

Resumes that are mailed, emailed or hand-delivered to Milton CAT or any employee will not be considered. You must apply online. A background check and drug test are required as part of our pre-employment process.

Milton CAT is an equal opportunity employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. We encourage applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women. Applicants receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, handicap, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status. We base all employment decisions to further this principle of equal employment opportunity. VEVRAA Federal Contractor. EEO/AA employer. Milton CAT is a Drug-Free workplace.