Job SummaryColumbia Tech provides Time to Market Services at WARP SPEED™, including product development, manufacturing, global fulfillment and aftermarket services. Columbia Tech clients include innovation leaders in the life-science, bio-discovery, alternative energy, semiconductor, power management, LED, medical, data storage, homeland security and robotics and automation industries. Columbia Tech is a subsidiary of Coghlin Companies, Inc., a fourth generation, privately held concept to commercialization firm. Columbia Tech was named one of the “Best Places to Work” in 2017, and the team works hard to maintain a culture and environment built on trust, respect, continuous improvement, and innovation.The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for performing HR-related duties on a professional level and works closely with the Director of Human Resources to develop/enforce company policies and procedures. This position carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: benefits administration, employee relations, training, performance management, onboarding, policy implementation, affirmative action and employment law compliance.Duties and Responsibilities· Provide clear and effective counsel to management on all HR issues, including performance feedback, progressive discipline, employee relation concerns, and policy and procedure interpretation and application, and employment law.· Assist in employee communications, change management initiatives, and oversee employee engagement.· Act to facilitate good communication throughout the organization.· Administer various human resource procedures for all company personnel.· Assist in the development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures.· Perform benefits administration to include claims resolution, change reporting, and communicating benefit information to employees.· Conduct new-employee orientations when needed.· Attend and participate in meetings, as required.· Comply with established departmental policies, procedures and objectives.· Maintain compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment.· Perform other related duties as required and assigned.Qualifications· Bachelor’s degree and three to five years’ human resource experience.· Organized and methodical in approach to problem solving.· Excellent communication skills.· Understanding of legalities of business law in relation to HR and employee employment rights.· Excellent computer skills.· Working knowledge of ADP, a plus.· Strong work ethic and team player.· High degree of professionalism. Ability to maintain the highly confidential nature of human resources work.Working Environment· Generally works in an office environment, but may occasionally be required to perform job duties outside of the typical office setting.Physical Requirements· Must have a reliable form of transportation and ability to travel to other company locations.· Flexibility to work extended hours when needed.Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all personnel so classified.Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled__Columbia Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Columbia Tech does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
