HR Generalist

We are looking to engage a detail-oriented HR Generalist in Roanoke, Virginia. This role is pivotal in our team, focusing on administration, employee relations, benefits, and payroll processing. This short-term contract opportunity offers the chance to contribute to special projects and support various initiatives within the company.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the administration of weekly payroll processing, ensuring accurate record keeping and timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Assist with benefits administration, workers' compensation, and unemployment claims.
• Update and maintain employee personnel folders and electronic information, including documentation related to new hires, promotions, transfers, and terminations.
• Facilitate safety orientation for new hires and assist with administration of all plant safety requirements, including OSHA reporting, incident investigation, and tracking.
• Manage projects and provide contributions to committees or teams, supporting the various initiatives of quality, continuous improvement, sustainability, wellness, and organizational health.
• Compile and prepare reports and documents pertaining to personnel activities.
• Maintain employee communication boards, ensuring both internal and external communications are posted.
• Provide administrative support to plant personnel as needed, fostering a supportive environment.
• Process, verify, and maintain personnel-related documentation, including staffing, recruitment, training, grievances, performance evaluations, classifications, and employee leaves of absence.
• Prepare and set up for new employee orientations, ensuring smooth onboarding of new hires.
• Utilize skills in ADP
• Financial Services, ADP Workforce Now, ATS
• Asynchronous Transfer Mode, Ceridian, Dayforce, Benefit Functions, Communication, Compliance, and Employee Relations.
• Proficiency in ADP
• Financial Services and ADP Workforce Now
• Familiarity with ATS - Asynchronous Transfer Mode
• Experience with Ceridian and Dayforce software
• Understanding of Benefit Functions
• Excellent Communication skills
• Knowledge of Compliance and Employee Relations
• Familiarity with the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and act with discretion
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field preferred
• Professional certification in Human Resources (e.g. SHRM-CP, PHR) is a plus.