Description Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provide support in areas of 401(k), payroll, workers’ compensation, FMLA, ADA and OSHA recordkeeping. Comply with provisions of COBRA, HIPAA, SOX, ERISA and oversee mandated reporting to appropriate agencies. Maintain knowledge of legal requirements and government regulations affecting human resources functions. Ensures policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance. Assist in preparation of records and administration of benefit programs, personnel changes such as hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, terminations, and employee statistics for government reporting. Responsible to provide backup assistance for payroll processing and timekeeping & attendance program. Plan and conduct training & orientation covering company policies, benefits, safety and sexual harassment training for new employees. Assist in administration of performance improvement plans, performance review program and discipline process. Investigate employee complaints, assist with counseling and recommend action on employee relations matters. Conduct exit interviews, report, track and analyze trends in turnover and absenteeism. Perform annual review and research of local market rates, report & provide recommendations. Reconciliation of monthly billing/invoices for group benefits, and resolve any conflicts. Education And/Or Experience Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university; and three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Professional in Human Resources (PHR) preferred. Proficient in Human Resource Systems, payroll systems, spreadsheet software, word processing software, and publishing/graphics software. Effective multi-tasking skills Proven leadership abilities, showing initiative and ownership of assignments/projects Limited travel required