PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts the monthly benefits meeting with eligible employees. Coordinates the enrollment process with the insurance carrier and the Payroll Department.
• Calculates and prepares the workers compensation, unemployment compensation, new hires, terminations, 401K enrollees, in-service program numbers for the Human Resources Department monthly report.
• Oversees the unemployment procedures and filing requirements. Attends hearing when necessary.
• Oversees the workers compensation procedures and filing requirements. Attends hearing when necessary.
• Interviews and hires hourly production and warehouse employees when requested.
• Prepares and maintains the new hire filing to the State of Connecticut each month.
• Provides the administrative function on COBRA issuance which involves detailed documentation, report preparation and premium requirements which are obtained from employees.
• Researches issues regarding employee terminations.
• Maintains all Human Resources files, I-9 files, medical files, termination files.
• Maintains all electronic records on the Human Resource system for report preparation purposes.
• Handles the new employee orientation as required by the Human Resources Department.
• Chairs the Employee Newsletter Committee. Prepares the newsletter electronically and sends out for distribution.
• Handles the electronic board and all postings needed for communication to employees.
• Serves as a backup to the Payroll Coordinators position.

QUALIFICATIONS

Requires a Bachelors Degree from a recognized college or university in Human Resources Management and/or 5 7 years experience in a Human Resources Department.

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