HR & Payroll Generalist (Part-Time)

Job Description

Are you looking for a career that will offer professional growth and career progression at one of the country's leading infection prevention companies? If so, MicroCare LLC is looking for you to join our team as a Part-Time Human Resource Generalist.

At MicroCare, we excel in developing cleaning, coating, lubricating, and infection prevention fluids tailored for diverse applications across the medical, dental, and veterinary sectors. Our commitment to innovation has led us to pioneer numerous environmentally friendly and sustainable solutions, addressing both regulatory requirements and the evolving needs of our customers in hygiene maintenance.

At all our facilities across the globe, we work in a cheerful, inclusive, and collaborative environment where we respect, encourage, and support our customers, our suppliers and each other.

Your Responsibilities

• Serve as a first point of contact for employee inquiries related to benefits, payroll, attendance, and HR policies;
• Address and document employee relations issues, serving as liaison in communication and conflict resolution.
• Maintain HR files, records, and systems in accordance with company procedures and regulatory requirements;
• Assist with HR reporting, timekeeping reviews, policy updates, and other administrative tasks as assigned.
• Assist with tracking training certifications, liaise with external DOT training vendors, enforce safety protocols, and support Plant Manager on regulatory matters (OSHA) compliance.
• Provide recruitment support with scheduling and feedback, acting as a liaison between hiring managers, HR Manager and Connecticut HR team.
• Prepare and facilitate onboarding orientation, manage new hire paperwork, schedule mandatory safety training (PPE, chemical handling), ensuring compliance and oversee all onboarding documentation is accurate, complete and compliant in Paylocity HRIS.
• Support performance review process, distribute bonus letters, and support salary benchmarking and administration.
• Partner with Managers in safety training selections, scheduling, execution and documentation.
• Support tasks related to employee discipline, involuntary terminations, performance improvement plans, employee claims, investigations and employee relations counseling under guidance of HR management.
• Support HR initiatives that promote a positive workplace culture; assist with employee communication, documentation, and follow-up on HR-related concerns.
• Plan, organize, and support company events, celebrations, and employee engagement activities;

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of recruiting, onboarding, benefits, payroll and employee relations
• Strong HRIS proficiency, data entry, audits, reports and employee records management
• Bachelor's degree or HR Certification, SHRM training
• Demonstrated proficiency with HR systems and technology including MS Office, HRIS and Payroll systems
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.
• Bi-lingual Spanish
• Previous work experience in a chemical manufacturing environment

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