HR Generalist-Onsite Position en MPX Careers

Description

Job Summary:

We’re hiring a Human Resources Generalist at MPX! We're looking for an HR professional with hands-on experience in benefits administration, leave management, recruiting—a self-starter who’s ready to lead these programs while supporting a variety of generalist responsibilities. This is a high-impact role on a collaborative team at a Great Place to Work–Certified company (again!). Based at our beautiful HQ in Portland, Maine.

MPX is a technology company, providing comprehensive communications solutions to organizations across many industries.  With over 80 years of experience and innovation, we disrupt the norm in print, digital, outbound, inbound, and data integration to deliver clarity and peace of mind.

MPX has been voted Best Places to Work in Maine for 14 years in a row!

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Conducts or acquires background checks and employee eligibility verifications.
• Implements new hire orientation and employee recognition programs.
• Responsible for administering employee benefits programs, ensuring accurate and efficient processing of enrollments, changes, and terminations. This role also involves assisting employees with benefit-related questions and issues, coordinating with insurance providers and third-party administrators, and maintaining compliance with relevant regulations. 
• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
• Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training.
• Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• 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.

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Solid interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Superior 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.
• Solid understanding 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 and talent management systems.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• At least one year of human resource experience.
• Experience with Paylocity preferred
• SHRM-CP a plus.

Company Benefits:

• Paid Time off
• Holidays
• 401k plus match
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• HSA
• Volunteer paid time off
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short- and long-term insurance
• Company paid life insurance

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.  
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.