Associate Human Resources Generalist

Join our growing Danbury, CT team as an Associate HR Generalist! This position is responsible for performing a variety of HR tasks which may include: benefit administration, performance and compensation management, recruiting/staffing, employee relations, implementation of policies and procedures, training, HRIS support and employee communications.

• Assist in preparation of HR Communications
• Perform exit interviews with terminating employees
• May assist HR Lead with investigations involving harassment, EEOC, and similar types of claims ensuring legal compliance, as directed
• Comply with all state and federal regulations
• May assist in administering the compensation program including the execution of the annual performance appraisal process
• Coordinate open enrollment activities
• Working with third-party provider, research and resolve employee benefit problems and questions
• Administer leaves of absence, FMLA, workers' compensation and STD/LTD processes
• May process new hires and onboard new employees
• Ensure timely submittal and processing of employee data via HRIS systems (original new hire data and changes, as appropriate)
• Collect data for the department for regulatory agencies,internal audit teams, etc.
• Work closely with payroll department and may be required to assist with payroll processing
• Work closely with management at all levels

• Associate's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Basic employment law and other government compliance regulations is preferred
• Ability to research and source different type of data information
• Ability to organize and prioritize work
• Knowledge of principles and practices of HR administration
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of various software packages, i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, ADP, etc.
• MS Office skills required
• HRIS experience preferred