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Position : Senior Human Resources Generalist

Classification : Exempt

Reports to : Human Resources Manager

Date : May 31st, 2024

$300 Sign-on Bonus After Completion of the 90-day Probationary Period

The Sr. Human Resource Generalist is responsible for performing HR-related duties on a professional level in some or all the following functional areas: benefits administration, HRIS and HR reporting, employee relations, performance management, employment law compliance, and policy implementation.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to payroll, compensation, benefit and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.

• Maintains human resource information system records; compiles reports from the database and distributes as needed.

• Strives to ensure employee understanding of benefits programs by regularly generating communication and counseling employees/dependents as situations arise. Resolve employee complaints related to health and welfare plans, refer difficult or very complex complaints to the manager as needed.

• Monitors employee eligibility for benefits plans. Reviews benefits with employees and processes enrollment, cancellation, or changes. Organizes and manages annual open enrollment communications and election processes.

• Act as a resource for payroll/HR contacts to ensure their understanding and compliance with benefits and HR policies and regulations. Keep management advised of potential problem areas and recommend/implement solutions as appropriate.

• Prepare government reports related to EEO compliance or other HR functions.

• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.

• Conduct new-employee orientations to ensure employees gain an understanding of benefit plans and enrollment provisions.

• Collaborate with key stakeholders to promote employee recognition and appreciation; Collaborate with leadership to increase employee engagement using an efficient and high-touch experience throughout the employee lifecycle.

• Assist the Human Resources Manager with employee relations counseling and exit interviewing.

• Other projects and or duties as assigned. Keep office announcement boards up to date; Manage company wide events.

  Competencies

• Strong communication skills.

• Relationship management.

• Critical Evaluation.

• Ethical Practice.

• Multi-tasking ability.

• Ability to work under pressure.

• Problem-solving.

• Organization.

  Supervisory Responsibility

  This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

  Work Environment

  This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as laptop computers, smartphones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

  Physical Demands

  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and

  arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

  Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

  This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 9am-6pm.

  Travel

  Travel will be required between multiple office buildings.

  Required Education and Experience

• A bachelor's degree in human resources management or related field and two to four years of experience in a human resource generalist role.

• SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) credential is a plus.

• Must have intermediate computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, and knowledge of Google‐based programs such as google sheets/Docs.

  Preferred Education and Experience

  Advanced coursework in human resources; and /or Previous HR experience. Experience with ADP Workforce Now. Knowledge of HR compliance with state/federal/local laws is a plus.

  Work Authorization

  Must have legal authorization to work in the United States.

  What We Offer

• Annual Performance Review-Up to 3% at 90-day Review. Up to 8% at yearly review

• Annual Perfect Attendance gift card Ceremony

• Casual Work Environment

• Employee Assistance Program

• Employee Birthday Celebration with Gift Card Distribution

• Employee of the Month Celebration

• Generous Paid Time off Program

• Insurance Coverage which includes: Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

• Monthly Company Activities and Celebrations

• Monthly Manager Lunches

• Paid Holidays

• Potential for Advancement

• Spotlight Employee Recognition

• 401(k) with Employer Match

  Midwest Goods Inc. was founded in 2014 and is a wholesale distributor of vape and electronic cigarette products. We rely on meeting our ethical principles and maintaining our business integrity, as well as our approach to our business which we call Service Spirit, Team Spirit, and Spirit of Progress. In the spirit of service, we expect all of our employees to demonstrate professionalism, enthusiasm, integrity, and a welcoming attitude to our customers, vendors, and each other. Every day our employees combine their individual skills and contributions to achieve collective success.

  Our team spirit is based on a sense of shared purpose, communication, and mutual respect. Our business is to serve others and to continuously improve the services and products we provide. In the spirit of progress, we support and encourage all of our employees to shape their own future and to grow with the Company. We also encourage each employee to take the initiative and look for new, different, and innovative ways to better serve our customers and vendors.

  Midwest Distribution is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race; color; religion; genetic information; national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform service member status; or any other protected class under Federal, State, or local law.

  Midwest Distribution is committed to creating a workplace that inspires and enables our employees to be the best they can be so that we can grow as a company, team, and family. We believe diversity, equality, and inclusion is vital to driving our culture, sparking innovation, and achieving long-term success.

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