People Operations Specialist Jobs in New Hampshire

Description

The Melanson Company, a Tecta America Company, is a family-owned business that has been in operation since 1932. For over 75 years, we have committed ourselves to give our customers the highest quality products and services. Our mission is to provide the highest quality of customer service, safety, integrity, and professionalism.

We are looking for Human Resources Generalist/Payroll Specialist for our office in Keene NH.

The position will work within the office and manage the day-to-day operations of the Human Resource function. The Human Resource Generalist carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: payroll, recruiting, legal issues, employee relations, performance management, learning and development, policies and procedures and employee records/files.

Job Functions:

PAYROLL:

- Responsible for processing weekly in-house payroll for 120 – 160 employees
- Oversees and reviews remote time entry
- Enters office and salaried time
- Process, review and issue weekly employee paychecks and statements of earnings
- Prepares various payroll reports for management, accounting and corporate
- Transmits direct deposit, 401k and agency payments
- Maintains electronic employee cards
- Maintains payroll records and reports to ensure accurate and compliant recordkeeping
- Processes special payrolls as needed
- Monthly Benefit billing for all providers
- Prepare Certified Payroll filings as required
- Manages vacation accruals

Recruting (Nonexecutive):

- Works with hiring managers to identify attributes of ideal applicant and develop strategies for filling vacancies
- Posts vacancy notices in a timely manner and targeted to high quality applicants
- Reviews resumes and recommends candidates to hiring manager for review
- Suggest and administer recruitment strategies

Legal Issues:

- Employment and Labor Law
- Needs to be a good listener to pick up on issues from employees and identify them as potential legal issues, escalating them to the Operating Unit President (OUP)
- Work closely with OUP and GMs to address legal issues related to terminations, employee conduct, policy implementation and others
- Monitors compliance with state, federal and local labor laws

Policies and Procedures:

- Works with the OUP and GMs to develop and maintain the employee handbook
- Answers questions on policy interpretation and implementation
- Monitors compliance with corporate policies as it relates to hiring, termination and compensation

Files and Recordkeeping:

- Maintains employee personnel files for completeness and inclusion of appropriate records
- Perform an initial review of the HR office filing system

Employee Relations:

- Work closely with General Managers to assist them with employee issues, including hiring, termination, discipline, performance conversations, etc.
- Build trust and relationships with all levels of the organization
- Respond quickly to questions and requests for assistance
- Assist employees with annual benefits renewal process and periodic changes

Knowledge, Skills & Experience (Essential):

- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related discipline
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, at ease with all Microsoft software programs
- Experience performing computerized payroll processing
- 4 to 5 years’ experience administering and implementing human resource programs
- Strong analytical skills, comfortable working with numbers and spreadsheets
- Ability to build relationships, be trustworthy and interact with all levels of employees
- Ability to manage by influence rather than by rules and policies
- Ability to multi-task essential duties
- Willingness to learn and serve as back-up for additional duties
- Ability to travel to other operating units occasionally

The Melanson Company, a Tecta America Company, Benefits include:

- Comprehensive benefit package
- Medical, dental, vision
- Company matching 401(k)
- PTO
- Paid Holidays

Tecta America is an Equal Opportunity Employer.