HR Generalist

AMPORTS has been a leader in the global automotive service industry for over 60 years. With multiple locations in the United States and Mexico, AMPORTS is one of the largest auto processors in North America. We believe in a perpetual commitment to quality, safety, operational excellence, and customer satisfaction.

Our purpose at AMPORTS is to leverage our port and terminal infrastructure, creating capacity, value, and supply chain solutions for finished vehicles. We take pride in providing a service to our customers that is matched by no other. We know how to work hard, play hard, and recognize success. We want to welcome go-getters that are motivated to focus on pooling resources, knowledge, and skills to get the job done.

Summary/Objective

The HR Generalist will own the site Payroll and Human Resources process. As the face of Human Resources, the HR Generalist will build strong, partnering relationships with leadership and while balancing employee advocacy and engagement.

Responsibilities

• Compile and process weekly payroll data and review for accuracy, collaborating with local leadership and corporate payroll as required.
• Compile payroll data such as garnishments, time off, and deductions and review information for accuracy.
• Maintain/update employee data in HRIS.
• Coordinate recruiting process; attend job fairs.
• Coordinate onboarding activities such as post offer employment drug screenings and background checks, adhering to company policies and best practices.
• Actively participate and be the first line contact for all site HR, benefit, and wellness activities including but not limited to, new hire eligibility, open enrollment, life events, and general questions.
• Maintain compliance with established procedures for the employment lifecycle including recruiting, onboarding, training, LOAs, terminations, retirements.
• Create/distribute reports from HRIS for leadership.
• Coordinate Workers Compensation claims and reporting in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with local leadership to ensure HR is taking a proactive approach and fostering strong, trustworthy relationships with leadership and employees.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures and legal responsibilities.
• Participate in Corporate HR projects.
• Maintains compliance on the federal, state and local levels in areas including, but not limited to, FLSA, ADAA and EEO.
• Be a visible and trustworthy advocate for employees by making weekly rounds in all the shops.
• Collaborate with corporate HR and payroll in order to identify and improve processes and procedures.

Competencies

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Strong ability to develop relationships and build trust across the operation at all levels.
• Ability to partner in a team environment with operators to support the business and collaborate on common initiatives.
• Ability to take ownership and work independently of all aspects of port human resources functions.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.
• Aptitude for critical thinking, problem-solving, logical thinking and decision making.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, knowledge of HRMS.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to plan, manage time and multitask effectively.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no direct reports.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work is primarily Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This position may require overtime.

Required Education and Experience

A bachelor's degree required.

SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or Professional in Human Resources (PHR) credential.

Union experience is preferred

Travel

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Must be able to obtain TWIC badge (Transportation Working Identification Card)

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

This is an on-site position, located in Benicia, CA. The pay range for this role is $72,467 - $86,960