Senior HR Generalist

Overview:

The Senior HR Generalist manages payroll, benefits, leave administration, and provides administrative support to the HR Manager. Serving as the main contact for third shift employees (starting at 5:00AM), this role supports recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and engagement initiatives. The position requires thorough knowledge of OMNI’s mission and HR policies, and collaborates with the HR Manager to improve HR processes, ensure compliance, and drive departmental projects and change initiatives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Process payroll for hourly and salaried employees between Ohio, Missouri and Kansas; ensuring accuracy in pay changes, deductions and/or garnishments, benefit enrollments, and timely 401k transactions.
• Manage employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, leave policies, COBRA notifications and open enrollment.
• Maintain compliance and a working knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations governing payroll, benefits, compensation, wage, and hour laws.
• Oversee Time and Attendance records for Cleveland location, to ensure accurate reporting and adherence to company policies.
• Audit and maintain payroll databases, benefit accruals, and personnel records following retention schedules; prepare payroll tax returns and support audits.
• Coach leaders on HR best practices, review and approve disciplinary actions, and lead investigations into employee relations issues.
• Host engagement events, facilitate routine communications, and provide frontline employee support for third and first shift teams.
• Support with recruitment, onboarding and assimilation efforts with focus on retention by hosting stay interviews and various employee morale surveys.
• Collaborate remotely with out-of-state team members and travel as needed to support large-scale company projects.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or Related field.
• At least 2 years of Professional Payroll Experience.
• At least 2 years of Experience processing Benefits preferred.
• 5+ years of HR administrative experience, with a focus on compliance, leave administration, and record keeping preferred.

Communication Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with employees at all organizational levels, both verbally and in writing.
• Strong interpersonal skills to facilitate conflict resolution and provide clear HR guidance.
• Proficiency in delivering presentations and conducting training sessions for staff.
• Active listening skills to accurately understand employee concerns and management needs.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and convey sensitive information with discretion.
• Skilled in drafting policies, procedures, and official HR communications.

Mathematical Skills:

• Ability to accurately calculate employee wages, overtime, and deductions in compliance with payroll regulations
• Proficiency in reconciling payroll and benefits accounts, ensuring data integrity and error-free reporting
• Skilled in analyzing compensation data and benefits costs to support budgeting and forecasting activities
• Experience with preparing, reviewing, and interpreting payroll and benefits reports for management
• Capacity to interpret and apply complex mathematical formulas related to retirement plans, insurance premiums, and tax withholdings

Computer Skills:

• Advanced proficiency in HRIS and payroll systems, including hands-on experience with platforms such as CBIZ, Oracle ADP, and Salesforce.
• Proficient in managing and auditing electronic timecards to ensure precise payroll processing, as well as updating, verifying, and maintaining employee data across multiple HR and payroll systems.
• Ability to generate, analyze, and reconcile data reports for payroll and benefits administration by means of formulas, pivot tables and Vlookups.

Additional Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Expertise in resolving payroll and HR system issues
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Proven capacity to independently implement process improvements
• Experience in policy development and revision
• Involvement in organizational acquisitions and integration
• Strong time management abilities
• Skilled in conflict resolution and de-escalation
• Enthusiastic advocate for employee engagement and event planning

Physical Demands:

• Sitting for extended periods
• Walking throughout the facility or office
• Performing filing and organizational tasks
• Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 20 lbs

Work Environment:

The Senior HR Generalist works primarily within a corporate office setting; however, regular navigation of the production floor will be required. The production area is loud and may involve exposure to fumes and debris, as well as regular interaction with tow motors and overhead cranes. When accessing the production floor, strict adherence to all mandatory PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) guidelines is required to ensure safety.