HR Generalist (Coeur d'Alene/Athol)

The HR Generalist provides support in various HR functions to ensure smooth operations and compliance within the organization. The HR Generalist partners with HR manager to perform a wide variety of HR tasks in the day-to-day administration of the HR function, including payroll, benefits, employee records, recruiting/staffing, onboarding, employee relations, safety, training, and company policies.  Must exercise the utmost discretion in sensitive and confidential matters. 

Location: Individual will work in different locations including Coeur d'Alene, Chilco, and Athol. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Collaborate with hiring managers to identify staffing needs, source candidates, conduct screening interviews, coordinate interview schedules, and facilitate the selection process.
• Manage the onboarding process for new hires, including orientation, paperwork, and introductions to company policies and culture.
• Serve as a point of contact for employee inquiries regarding conflict resolution, , HR policies, benefits, leave management, payroll, and procedures.
• Partner with leadership and HR manager on HR related activities such as employee investigations, performance reviews, and training.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records, including personnel files and HR databases, and tracking such data as training, job workup, etc.
• Process employee changes such as promotions, transfers, and terminations.
• Prepare HR-related reports and metrics for management review.
• Coordinate community involvement and employee events, including company newsletter.
• Maintain payroll, including data entry, timekeeping, filing and records compliance.
• Process all leave of absence requests, disability paperwork, including medical, personal, disability, and FMLA .
• Administer employee wellness program and coordinate activities.
• Stay up to date with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Other duties as needed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 3+ years of human resources, payroll and/or benefits administration experience.
• Knowledge of human resources concepts, compliance, and legal requirements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.
• Excellent written and verbal skills required.
• Effective organizational skills and be self-motivated.
• Ability to handle and process confidential information in a discrete manner
• Ability to pass a hair follicle drug test, post-offer pre-employment physical, and background check.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Human Resource Information Systems experience.
• Associate degree in HR/Business Administration or related discipline.
• Valid driver’s license

PHYSICAL DEMANDS- Office, Finance, Corporate, Mill Supervisory

Ability to sit and/or stand for shift, reach with hands and arms, stoop, squat, bend at the waist, kneel, walk varying distance, and climb stairs.

• Bend at waist – occasional
• Twist upper body – occasional
• Stoop – occasional
• Lift above waist height – occasional
• Lift over 50 lbs. - rare
• Repetitive use of hands – constant for clerical duties
• Stand/walk – occasional
• Sit – frequent
• Vision – near and far correctable; depth perception
• Hearing – preferred for awareness of surrounding machinery, mobile equipment, emergencies

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Must be able to tolerate all weather elements, loud conditions, airborne particles (sawdust).