HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST

Reports to: Human Resources Manager 

Position Type: Full-Time

Location: Vermont

Summary of Position Mission

The Human Resources Generalist supports the daily Human Resources operations of Century Arms by providing exceptional service to employees and leaders across the organization. This position is responsible for administering HR programs and processes including onboarding, payroll support, benefits administration, leave management, employee relations, HR compliance, records management, HRIS administration, performance management support, and policy administration. The Human Resources Generalist partners with department leaders to ensure consistent application of company policies, employment practices, and employment laws while fostering a positive and productive workplace culture.

The Human Resources Generalist serves as a key resource for employees and managers and provides backup recruiting support when necessary to ensure business continuity and staffing needs are met.

Responsibilities

Employee Relations & HR Support

· Respond timely and accurately to employee and leadership questions regarding policies, procedures, benefits, payroll, and employment-related matters.

· Serve as a trusted resource to employees and leaders by providing guidance on Human Resources policies, practices, and procedures.

· Assist leaders in addressing employee relations concerns, performance issues, corrective actions, and workplace conflicts while ensuring consistency and compliance.

· Support investigations involving employee complaints, policy violations, workplace concerns, and other employment-related matters.

· Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive employee information and situations.

· Assist with employee engagement, recognition programs, retention initiatives, and company culture activities.

Onboarding & Employee Lifecycle Administration

· Coordinate and process all new hire onboarding activities, including employment documentation, benefit enrollment, HRIS setup, orientation scheduling, and compliance requirements.

· Participate in the development, continuous improvement, and delivery of New Hire Orientation programs in partnership with Training and Documentation personnel.

· Coordinate employee status changes, promotions, transfers, compensation changes, and separations.

· Ensure timely completion and maintenance of employment records throughout the employee lifecycle.

Payroll, Benefits & Leave Administration

· Backup support for weekly payroll

· Administer employee benefit programs, including enrollments, changes, communications of terminations, and employee communications.

· Coordinate and administer leave programs, including FMLA, ADA accommodations, military leave, personal leave, and other applicable leave programs.

· Serve as a liaison between employees and benefit providers to resolve benefit-related issues.

· Assist with annual open enrollment activities and employee benefit education.

HR Compliance & Policy Administration

· Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.

· Maintain required employment records and documentation in accordance with company policies and legal retention requirements.

· Assist with policy development, communication, implementation, and enforcement.

· Support internal and external audits related to payroll, benefits, employment practices, and HR records.

· Recommend process improvements and corrective actions resulting from audit findings or compliance reviews.

· Maintain compliance with EEO, ADA, FMLA, FLSA, OSHA, and other applicable employment regulations.

HRIS, Reporting & Process Improvement

· Serve as one of the Human Resource Information System (HRIS) subject matter expert.

· Train employees and leaders on HRIS self-service tools and functionality.

· Maintain employee data integrity and ensure accurate HR records within all HR systems.

· Prepare and analyze HR metrics including headcount, turnover, absenteeism, open positions, and other workforce trends.

· Develop reports and dashboards to support business and workforce planning.

· Assist the HR Manager with the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of HR programs, processes, and procedures.

Recruitment Support (Backup Responsibility)

· Provide recruiting support for hourly and salaried positions when needed due to business demands, staffing shortages, vacations, or special projects.

· Assist with job postings, candidate scheduling, applicant communications, background screenings, and onboarding activities as required.

· Support hiring managers in developing job descriptions and job-related interview questions.

· Maintain relationships with external recruiting resources, educational institutions, staffing agencies, and employment partners.

Vendor & Records Administration

· Manage HR records retention activities in accordance with company policies and legal requirements.

· Maintain organized and accurate personnel files and electronic records.

Safety, Quality & General Responsibilities

· Protect the organization by maintaining strict confidentiality of sensitive information.

· Support and adhere to all ISO standards applicable to the Company.

· Wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as directed by the Company.

· Demonstrate complete working knowledge of firearm safety requirements.

· Maintain a clean and organized workstation and department.

· Immediately report maintenance and safety concerns to management.

· Demonstrate professionalism, respect, courtesy, and effective communication with all employees.

· Actively support and participate in 5S and continuous improvement initiatives.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

Disclaimers

· This job description should not be interpreted to be a complete list of all the duties and responsibilities performed by the jobholder. To maintain organizational flexibility, management has the discretion to add, drop or change at any time the duties, responsibilities and expectations of this job.

· This job description does not constitute an offer of employment, continuous employment or an employment contract. We are an at-will employer and either you or the employer may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any legal reason or for no reason.