The Human Resource Generalist will execute the daily functions of the Human Resource (HR) department with a high degree of independence. The Human Resource Generalist may specialize in specific areas of HR responsibility for the entire company (benefits, leave administration, recruiting, safety/workers compensation, events, engagement), and also has HR responsibility as the first point of contact in their respective locations (e.g., Oakland, MD, Quechee, VT) for staff in that location. A passion for helping others, the ability to multitask, and strong organizational skills are critical to success in this role.

In partnership with the Director of HR, the HR Generalist will act as an employee champion and change agent, working to create a positive, empowering, and high performance culture. This role will identify, attract, and onboard top talent to efficiently and effectively meet dynamic business needs.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serves as a primary point of contact for HR related issues in respective location

• Prepares and facilitates meetings to educate employees on the Company related to HR-related topics and ensures that resources are available and up-to-date

• Responds to employee inquiries effectively and efficiently, seeking out additional information when necessary

• Manages employee benefit enrollments and processes life status changes

• Reconciles carrier bills and develops and distributes reports for all benefit programs

• Works with vendors for escalated support needs, including: plan design, claims administration, and billing

• Assists in developing and implementing Company plans and strategies for short and long term retention of employees by maintaining comprehensive, relevant and meaningful benefit offerings

• Administers the 401(k) plan to include eligibility, enrollment, audits, reports, investment committee, notices and enrollment materials. Ensure ERISA compliance and assist with 5500 preparation.

• Ensures compliance with Federal and state laws (COBRA, ACA, ADA, HIPAA, ERISA, etc.)

• Administer and maintain all leave of absence (FMLA, LOA, FFCRA) communications and schedules/records in multiple states

• Ensure all leave designations are in compliance with federal, state and local laws as well as company policies

• Manages work injuries/illnesses and coordinates return to work plans and programs

• Submits and manages worker’s compensation claims, acting as a liaison between insurance carriers, providers, and employees

• Partner with SVP of Operations to provide administrative support to the Safety Committee

• Responsible for OSHA record-keeping

• Coordinates on-site physical therapy

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Partner with our benefits broker and medical insurance carrier to plan and manage the Company’s employee wellness program

• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications Required:

• High School Diploma or the equivalent

• 5+ years of experience working in benefits administration

• 3+ years of experience with workers compensation and leave administration

• Ability to work independently

• Ability to maintain confidentiality, as it relates to HR

• Detail-oriented with excellent time management and organizational skills, with a demonstrated ability to effectively organize and manage multiple streams of work

• Strong written and verbal interpersonal and communication skills

• Flexible attitude and enthusiasm for positive change

• Professional and comfortable working with employees all all levels

• Proficient in HRIS, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook or similar software

Qualifications Desired:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.

• Related experience,. HRCI (PHR, SPHR) or SHRM (CP, SCP) certification a plus.

• Proficiency in Google Applications (gmail, sheets, slides, docs)

• The HR Behavioral Competencies published by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) will be used, in part, as behavioral criteria for this position.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

Simon Pearce is committed to the policy of equal employment opportunity and to provide all employees with the work environment necessary to enable them to advance on merit as far as their talents and skills will take them, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, status as a protected class of veteran, or any other legally protected status.