Human Resources Generalist - Manheim Township

Job Title: Human Resources Generalist

Summary

Manheim Township is seeking an experienced and dynamic Human Resources Generalist to join our team. As an integral part of our HR department, you'll be responsible for various aspects of human resources, including recruitment, onboarding, benefits administration, compliance, and employee relations.

Essential Functions

• Facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings, assisting in recruiting efforts and participating in interview processes.
• Create job postings, screen resumes, and schedule interviews within Applicant Tracking System and with outside applicants when necessary, in conjunction with the hiring team.
• Assemble and present an employment offer, manage employee onboarding process, and serve as an advisor to hiring managers.
• Conducts or acquires background and reference checks and employee eligibility verifications to review and approve for employee processing.
• Organize and administer orientation meetings with new employees.
• Administer and process health and welfare plans, including enrollments, changes and terminations of group insurance, STD/LTD and life insurance coverages.
• Supports the administration of the retirement plans including information and database management by using appropriate online services.
• Performs routine tasks required to execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes, performance and training.
• Assists in the preparation and presentation of Employee Training Initiatives
• Responsible for the maintenance and creation of personnel, benefits, and other required files, both physical and electronic within the Township HRIS platform.
• Responsible for some aspects of payroll processing, maintaining the HRIS, responding to inquiries, and ensuring compliance.
• Reviews, tracks and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments. This may include safety training, anti-harassment training, professional licensure, and certifications.
• Develop HR policies and standard operating procedures (SOP's) in line with the Township's objectives and goals.
• Ability to manage the employee lifecycle, including employee relations, performance management, worker's compensation, and other Human Resources functions in collaboration with HR Professional.
• Completes First Report of Injury reports for Worker's Compensation claims using both phone and appropriate online and computer technology.
• Completes reporting requirements as requested from the HRIS system.
• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices, reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related field (required).
• 2 years of progressive Human Resources experience in a Generalist role (required) OR Equivalent combination of education and experience (required).
• 2 years of payroll processing experience (preferred).
• SHRM-CP a plus (preferred).