Human Resources Generalist Role Available in Tunkhannock, PA

At Premier Select Cooperative, the human resources (HR) team is focused on what people need and how to provide it. For a people-person who is in the exciting world of HR, this is the best place to dive in and utilize your acquired skills and knowledge. We’re searching for a qualified and resourceful human resources generalist to support our department in ensuring smooth and efficient business operations. This role will have both administrative and strategic responsibilities, and will help with functions such as payroll, staffing, compliance, compensation and benefits. At Premier, we understand that business thrives when our employees thrive, and it begins with hiring the right people to accomplish our goals.

Objectives of this role

• – Assist in developing and executing personnel procedures and policies, and provide guidance and interpretation for business operations
• – Participate in development of HR objectives and systems, including metrics, queries, and ongoing reports
• – Assist in administering benefits, compensation, and various employee programs
• – Suggest new procedures and policies for improving the employee experience as well as the efficiency of the HR department and our company overall
• – Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and applicable employment laws, and update policies and procedures when necessary

Responsibilities

• – Prepare paperwork and schedules for smooth new-hire onboarding process, coordinating with cross-functional departments to deliver an exceptional on-boarding experience
• – Handle all administrative tasks for onboarding, new-hire orientations and terminations, including our payroll and management systems completing audits for accuracy and compliance
• – Provide a dedicated and effective HR advisory service to employees that covers absence and health issues, conduct and capability, organizational change, and all other employee-relations matters
• – Be the primary backup for semi-monthly payroll processing, management of employee files, bonus/incentive pay, vacation/sick pay, and benefit and commission administration
• – Assist in the communication, interpretation, and upkeep of employee handbook, employee directory, and contribute to policy development

Required skills and qualifications

• – Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ethics, and cultural awareness
• – Aptitude for problem-solving and thorough knowledge of HR procedures, policies, concepts and methodologies
• – Advanced knowledge of HRIS and ability to learn new technical systems
• – Passion for innovative HR solutions and process improvement

Preferred skills and qualifications

• – Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in human resources, business, or related field
• – Proven success working in an HR department – certifications a plus
• – Resourceful mindset and strong attention to detail
• – Knowledge of payroll/HR software
• – Knowledge of federal & state laws and regulations

Premier’s HR Department is located in Tunkhannock, PA.

If you are interested, we invite you to contact Beth Bevan at bbevan@premierselect.com.