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Human Resources Generalist I
Collins Engineers, Inc., a leader in the transportation, marine, construction, and land development industries, is looking for a motivated, self-starter to join our team as an HR Generalist for our Chicago, Illinois office.
SUMMARY:
The Human Resources Generalist plays a critical role in day-to-day operations within the HR team. The role will coordinate many of the HR activities but also partner with the rest of the HR Team to support the everyday needs of employees. The individual in this role reports directly to the Human Resources Manager.
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Acts in both internal and external inquiries related to company policies and procedures
- Prepares and processes semi-monthly payroll
- Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including terminations and changes to pay rates
- Submits Personnel Action Forms (PAFs) through the HRIS (Paycom)
- Assists in the administration of employee benefits
- Maintains the benefits Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Manages and processes paperwork for state-mandated paid family and medical leaves, as well as disability claims
- Coordinates and oversees the annual insurance open enrollment process
- Addresses employee 401(k) questions regarding enrollment, plan changes, and deferrals
- Communicates wellness initiatives
- Completes employment verification requests
- Prepares and submits annual federal and state compliance reports
- Assigns documents and policy acknowledgements through the HRIS (Paycom)
- Supervises the Cristo Rey High School internship program participant
- Maintains membership in the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM) organization
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree in human resources related area of study. 0-5 years of experience working within a Human Resources Department preferred.
Professional certification (e.g., PHR, SHRM-CP) a plus or willingness to obtain.
OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft office products a must.
- Experience with Power BI a plus.
- Strong understanding of HR information systems.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands 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 objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The employee must frequently 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, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
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