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Summary:
The Sr. Human Resource Generalist is the lead and primary point of contact for all company matters related to human resources. This position is responsible for performing HR-related duties in the following functional areas: benefits administration, processing salary payroll, workplace safety and compliance, and will support the team in executing the overall mission and vision. This position has one direct report, Human Resources Assistant.
Responsibilities
- Recruit and onboard new hires, conduct performance management and provide feedback
- Manage & submit salary payroll, maintain salary & hourly payroll records including payroll deduction verification and audit
- Negotiate & facilitate annual benefit contract renewals, plan set-ups within the existing HRIS, including file feeds, open enrollments and periodic change requests for new and existing employees.
- Administer leave of absences including, including short-term disability, long-term disability, OFLA and FMLA.
- Audit and compliance in: OSHA logs & reporting, WC, SOC, FMLA, WOTC, ADA, I9
- Perform routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; and training and development.
- Maintain an open-door policy and personal accessibility to invite employee communication, engagement and issue resolution
- Establish strong partnerships with employees and management
- Ensure procedures are met, maintained, and followed consistently
- The ideal candidate must be hands-on and visible on the shop floor.
- Periodic intra-day travel to our facility in Pittsburgh, PA is required but infrequent.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
- 5+ years' experience in human resources is desired.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations is required
- Strong recruiting and a demonstrated ability to improve talent acquisition strategies
- Technically sound in human resources fundamentals and best practices in manufacturing operations
- Broad knowledge of safety, training and development, employee relations, performance management, and organizational planning
- Working knowledge of benefits and compensation programs.
- A strong knowledge and working experience with Paycom or other HRIS is desired.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite programs
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
- Ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees, from shop floor to leadership team
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com .
Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.
- California residents may access Vaco's HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
- Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
- Residents of all other states may access our policies here.
- Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
- Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here.
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
- the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
- licensure and certification requirements;
- office location and other geographic considerations;
- other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.