SUMMARY: The Human Resources Generalist manages the day-to-day operations of the Human Resource office in compliance with laws and regulations. Multiple responsibilities in the following functional areas: recruitment, departmental development, Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS), employee relations, training and development, benefits, compensation, organizational development, and employment . The Payroll Manager oversees multi state payroll, furthers the department's goals and interfaces with appropriate government agencies. Assures quality processing of weekly and bi-weekly payroll for employees in a multi state environment in compliance with company policies and federal, state, and local taxing authorities; assists in preparation of information used for processing quarterly reports and annual W-2's. KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: + Actively promote and drive a culture of safety. + Continuously represent the company core values. + Continuously develop and implement improvements in processes (i.e., payroll, hiring, HRB, etc.). + Build employee partnerships and/or relationships. + Process payroll for multiple sites. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES : + Act as active member of the Safety Committee. + Implement talent management and acquisition processes to support revenue and profit growth of Spectrum business units. + Recruiting and staffing logistics; for both exempt and non- exempt positions. + Handle requests for temporary workers and coordinate with agencies to ensure our needs are met. + Process payroll for multiple sites and set up employees in correct worked in/lived in state. + Manage regular preparation of relevant management reports, including weekly, monthly, quarterly and year-end reports (gross payroll, hours worked, vacation accrual, tax deductions, benefit deductions, etc.). + Maintain and organize payroll records using accepted record retention practices. + Ensure payroll backups, maintenance of payroll files and security. + Ensure the processes of new hires and terminations in a timely manner. + Verify quarterly reports and annual W-2’s. + Maintain employee records. + Administer employee orientation, development, and training. + Assist with benefit enrollment/plans as needed. + Develop and update job descriptions as needed. + Respond to unemployment requests and attend hearings as needed. + Responsible for administering workers’ compensation claims and coordinating RTW w/employee. + Responsible for maintaining Affirmative Action and OSHA 300 log. + Act as liaison between employee/supervisor/manager on employment related issues. + Assist supervisors/managers in preparing disciplinary action. + Investigate employee issues. + Coordinate required offsite/onsite training + Identify training needs and opportunities (i.e., lead training for employees new to position, training brought to facility for specific projects/groups, etc.). + Responsible for company activities (i.e., holiday meals, retirement and recognition events, etc.). + Enroll employees in appropriate databases (medical, dental, etc.). + Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Generalist- Bachelor’s degree and 1 to 3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Requires a solid understanding of federal employment law, such as FLSA, FMLA, ADAAA, Worker’s Compensation, EEO, etc. PHR/SPHR preferred. Payroll Manager- Bachelor’s degree Preferred with Certified Payroll Professional (CPP) preferred; supplemented with five (5) years of related work experience