Human Resources Generalist

BakeMark has immediate job openings for **a Human Resources Generalist with extensive experience in LOA**

With over 200 years of service to the baking industry, BakeMark is recognized as an industry leader and trusted partner for quality bakery ingredients, products, supplies and services. BakeMark is a manufacturer and distributor with 33 branches conveniently-located across the U.S. and Canada.

At BakeMark we appreciate our employees and their families and offer a competitive pay and a full suite of benefits:

- **Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance (Comprehensive healthcare benefits package, with many coverage options)**:

- **401K (generous retirement benefits)**

**Overview**:
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Human Resources Generalist to join our team. As a Human Resources Generalist, you will play a key role in supporting our HR department and ensuring the smooth operation of various HR functions. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is detail-oriented, has strong organizational skills, and is passionate about providing exceptional HR support.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to benefits, and leave.
- Interprets and administers leave programs and policies in accordance with applicable federal and state employment laws.
- Advises, counsels, and educates employees on leave policies, procedures, and programs.Informs employees of eligibility status.
- Coordinates and organizes all medical information and ensures that HIPAA and Employee Privacy guidelines are effectively executed.
- Manages all administrative aspects of leave claims and works closely with Payroll and department to ensure that leave processing is accurate.
- Responsible for the entering and updating of records to determine leave accruals, and forecasting eligibility for past, current and future leave events.
- Coordinates and arranges benefit premium payments for individuals that will be on leave without pay.
- Produces and manages reporting metrics and analytics for all leave programs.
- Provides reports as requested.
- Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Must comply with all HIPAA rules regarding authorized use, training, storage and destruction of PHI.
- Researches and remains aware of changes of applicable laws (i.e.: FMLA, HIPAA, ADA, etc.).
- Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
- Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
- Performs other duties as assigned.

**SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES**
- May oversee the scheduling, assignments, and daily workflow of subordinate staff in the department.

**REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES**
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
- Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS system.

**EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE**
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required, from four-year college or university, three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- SHRM-CP, SPHR, PHR, a plus.
- Business acumen is a must.
- Advanced computer skills including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and HRIS

Pay: $67,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person