Human Resources Generalist (Contract)

Human Resources Generalist - Contract position with potential to be hired on.

Our client is a pharmaceutical manufacturing plant with approximately 100 people on site. They are looking for a dynamic, people-oriented HR Generalist that has experience working on site in a manufacturing plant. Pharmaceutical experience would be a plus but not necessary. Potential to become a direct employee depending on experience.

Overview: Responsible for the administration of Human Resources activities for the Bethlehem plant and U.S. sales team, including assisting with processing of bi-weekly payroll and related tasks, administering employee benefit plans, conducting new hire orientations, maintaining personnel records and HRIS data, leave and attendance tracking.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

Payroll

• Periodically audit accuracy of data
• Prepare and enter adjustments in the system to correct employee records
• Review time entry validation and other payroll reports to verify accuracy of time-entry and resulting pay implications – follow up to ensure accurate and complete payroll entries
• Prepare overtime, manpower, attendance and other ad hoc reports as needed
• Answer employee questions related to payroll
• Respond to employment verification requests

Recruitment

In coordination with Associate Director and Site Head, raise needed requisitions, post and partner with corporate and if needed outside recruitment agencies to source/identify qualified candidates

Coordinate, schedule interviews, conduct debrief meetings, extend offers, order drug screen and background checks

Benefits / 401K Administration

• Workers Comp administration, tracking and reporting
• Act as point of contact for all employee benefit related questions
• Track and collect premium payments in arrears for employees on leave
• Act as point of contact for all employee 401(k) related questions

HRIS

• Manage and update Human Resource Information System (HRIS) with all applicable records; utilize system to generate required reporting.
• Proactively identify issues based on employee data and bring to the attention of the HR Manager.

HR

• Conduct orientation for new employees regarding Company policies and procedures, benefit programs, and plant rules to ensure full understanding of the conditions and benefits of employees.
• Ensure all employee files are up to date and in compliance with all applicable requirements.
• Report new hires via E-Verify system
• Assist in the resolution of specific policy-related and procedural issues and inquiries presented by management; assist in employee performance counseling, documentation processes and employee relations counseling.
• In conjunction with Social Committee, plan, organize and direct employee activities and events.
• Serve as backup for the Associate Director Human Resources - Americas.
• Assist the Associate Director Human Resources - Americas with other duties and tasks as required, including employee relations activities and services.

Qualifications:

• Associates degree is required; Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
• HR certification preferred.
• Strong knowledge of benefits and 401(k) administration
• Experience with ADP payroll and HRIS systems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to take initiative, work independently with little to no direct supervision as well as part of team.
• PC literacy and experience with MS Office applications required; Outlook, Word, Excel, Word, Powerpoint, etc. preferred
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills

No Benefits are offered, unless converted to direct hire!

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Phillipsburg, NJ: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30 - $35