HR Generalist

About us

G & J Heavy Haul, Inc. is a company in Tulare, CA 93274. We are social, innovative and customer-centric.

Our work environment includes:

• Lively atmosphere
• Casual work attire
• Modern office setting
• Growth opportunities

G & J Heavy Haul is growing! We are looking for a knowledgeable HR Generalist to join our Human Resources team!

JOB SUMMARY:

The HR Generalist performs a variety of duties relating to the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources department as well as company interaction.

The principal focus of this position is to provide support to the entire corporate office by maintaining the inquiries, requests, emails, and phone calls as well as assist the Human Resources department. The range of duties includes, but is not limited to, answering phone calls, filing, collecting timesheets, calculating wages based on hours worked, onboarding new employees, tracking employee absences, recruit new employees, completing paperwork, and providing assistance to department managers.

The HR Generalist also provides employees with insight into HR/payroll activities and work to resolve their queries, as needed. The HR Generalist has great communication skills to interact with colleagues and executives.

A successful HR Generalist will carry out all tasks with high attention to detail, provide assistance to the Human Resources manager, provide the communication and support needed to the Human Resources department in promoting efficient company culture, and a passion for promoting business operations. An outstanding HR Generalist will identify and correct HR-related errors before these affect the company process/procedures.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Daily reception tasks for the G & J headquarters and HR Department which includes but is not limited to answering phone calls, taking messages, reviewing emails, interpreting, assisting employees, and keeping communication clear across the various departments of the company.
• Greet guests as soon as they arrive and direct them appropriately.
• Provide support in completing Human Resources related external and internal audits.
• Conduct government and Department of Transportation required employment verifications and report, which includes employment insurance, E-Verify, etc.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in Payroll as a matter of urgency.
• Receive, sort, and distribute daily mail/deliveries.
• Ensure that government and agency reporting deadlines are met and adhered to consistently.
• Enroll new hires into all software and systems used by Human Resources such as Paychex, EASE, Axon, Sustainability Report, etc.
• Process terminations and promotions in all software and systems used by Human Resources.
• Onboard and give orientations to new employees.
• Distribute hourly, salary, and last checks along with paystubs for company employees and contractors/owner-operators (sub-haulers).
• Schedule meetings, interviews, drive tests, etc. as needed by the various company departments.
• Assist in tracking and following absences as requested.
• Provide assistance to the Safety team by requesting clearance from employees and following up on pending clearances.
• Perform miscellaneous duties including writing employee complaints and requests for management, issuing ID badges, attending community events on behalf of the company, ensuring the company policies, etc.
• Communicate with drivers daily, as well as other employees within the company.
• Assist in recruitment of new drivers and other employees.
• Filing and scanning of necessary documentation.
• Participate in completion of the Payroll process:
• Ensure that the regular and prevailing wage (certified payroll) is processed accurately, efficiently, and in a timely manner.
• Gather and examine timesheets to ensure their validity.
• Calculate worked hours to ensure data entry is efficient.
• Enter calculated times into the payroll software (Paychex).
• Apply any adjustments, reimbursements, rate changes, etc.
• Capture approved sick pay, vacation, leaves, bonuses, etc.
• Ensure compensation for regular time, over time, double time, meal premiums, and certified hours is calculated at the appropriate rate.
• Confirm that legally mandated and optional deductions have been processed correctly.
• Prepare and distribute hard copy or electronic paychecks.
• Record all payroll in appropriate ledgers and systems.
• Initiate, process, and manage all remittances for hourly and salaried staff, including 401(k), benefits, apprenticeship, journeyman dues, worker’s compensation remittances, audits, and garnishments.
• Ability to use industry standard regular and prevailing wage software efficiently.
• Maintain and update payroll records.
• Prepare, gather, and submit data for all annual reporting such as 1099s, W-2s, etc.
• Ability to use industry standard regular and prevailing wage software efficiently.
• Work safely in accordance with company’s safety program requirements.
• Promote company culture.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as needed to support the Human Resources department in being successful.

OTHER DUTIES:

Other duties may be assigned as required by position.

1. Be flexible and be available to work weekends, over time as required

2. Reports any operational issues to immediate supervisor

COMPETENCIES:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Good interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to work well independently and with minimal supervision
• Computer literate in Windows environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, and Office Teams at intermediate level
• Ability to read and write English
• Bilingual Spanish preferred but not required
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondences, and memos
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and consistently changing environment with drivers and office personnel from diverse backgrounds
• Comfortable in conflict resolution

REQUIREMENTS and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Have a minimum of High School Diploma or GED equivalency required; BS/BA in usiness, human resources, accounting, or relevant field is a plus.
• Preferred solid understanding of accounting fundamentals and payroll best practices.
• Completion of a bookkeeping or similar course is highly advantageous.
• Previous experience in human resources/payroll preferred.
• Knowledge of human resources/payroll software is beneficial.
• Knowledge of legislation and procedures pertaining to human resources is a plus.
• Capacity to keep track of numerous ongoing tasks.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent data entry, data cleaning, and math skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills required.
• Must demonstrate initiative, cooperation, and level of discretion/confidentiality.
• Self-starter and ability to follow up and follow through on all tasks.
• Exposure to transportation industry is beneficial.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong sense of integrity.
• Team player.
• Serve as the backup to any team member of the Human Resources department.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form, and deal with several abstract variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, and walk, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job the employee is exposed to cold and warm weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

To apply to this position please submit provide your resume.
English and Spanish speaking staff available to answer any questions you may have 559-684-1943.
Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Tulare, CA 93274: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Payroll: 1 year (Preferred)
• Human resources: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $22