Human Resources Manager - Schnecksville, United States - Lehigh Valley Zoo

Lehigh Valley Zoo

Verified Company

Schnecksville, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

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JOB SUMMARY

The Human Resources Manager is responsible for all Human Resources activities for the Lehigh Valley Zoo and its employees, including staffing, payroll, benefits management, performance management, employee relations and other administrative duties.

The Human Resources Manager will also help to support the activities of the President & CEO of the Zoo as the Executive Assistant.

The Human Resources Manager will work closely with other Zoo leaders to support the initiatives and strategic direction of the Zoo.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Human Resources

Support all staff with their Human Resources needs at the Zoo.
Administer benefits for all employees, including tracking new employee eligibility, distributing benefits documentation, and ensuring proper enrollment. Act as liaison between employee and benefits providers.
Maintain complete and accurate payroll, benefits and personnel files.
Assist with the establishment, monitoring, and/or enhancement of performance management/rewards and recognition systems.
Work with Finance team to administer the annual benefits open enrollment.
Manage employee time off balances and annual rollover/payout of accrued, unused paid time off.
Ensure compliance with unemployment, workers compensation, FMLA, and other state or federal labor laws.
Facilitate the Zoo's Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Recruiting/Hiring/Onboarding/Departing Employees

Provide job posting and prescreening assistance as requested by hiring managers. Work with Marketing team to ensure jobs are properly advertised.
Send out offer letters and facilitate onboarding process.
Facilitate background checks and clearances.
Assist department managers/supervisors with onboarding plans and schedules, as well as communicate with new hires.
Attend guest services orientation sessions, at minimum biannually.
Ensure internship processes are standardized amongst departments. Witness and/or assist with termination meetings as requested by department managers. Conduct exit interviews.
Ensure completion of all departing employee paperwork and processes, including benefits and IT.

_ Payroll_

Ensure that Paylocity HRIS system is uptodate with all employee information necessary for payroll.
Process biweekly payroll, working closely with the Finance Manager, who reviews and approves payroll, and posts related accounting entries.
Primary user of Paylocity HRIS system. Enroll and terminate employees in payroll system. Provide support for this system for all staff and supervisors as needed.
Assist department managers by providing continual tips and training on Paylocity so that they can better utilize the system.
Support year end W2 and health care reporting.

_ Executive Assistant_

Assist the Zoo Leadership team with scheduling appointments and arranging meetings.
Working with the Development team, coordinate outreach opportunities for the President & CEO.
Supports the Zoo's Diversity, Equity, Access and Inclusion (DEAI) program as a member of the DEAI Committee.
Periodically serve as the Manager in Charge (MIC) during Zoo open hours.
Adjust schedule periodically to accommodate 7days/week Zoo operations, to help ensure that all employees have access to Human Resources support.
Provide ideas and feedback as to how we can continuously improve Zoo Human Resources practices, as well as how we can more efficiently utilize our existing systems.
Provide support to other departments as needed.

Requirements:

SKILLS COMPETENCIES

Knowledge of employment law and Human Resources general practices
Excellent organizational, multitasking and communication skills
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships
Works well independently and within a group setting
Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
High proficiency in all areas of Microsoft Office to include Outlook, Word and Excel

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma or equivalent
Human Resources or related Business Associates degree preferred
13 years' experience in a similar Human Resources role required; exposure to Payroll preferred
Experience with HRIS systems, Paylocity preferred
Willing to adjust working hours to accommodate attendance at signature events, special promotions and Winter Light Spectacular, which will require some availability on weekends, holidays and evenings.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

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Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is always required to:

walk; sit; stand; use hands to fingers; handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear.

Employee must lift and/