HR Generalist - Alta Equipment Group

Ronkonkoma, NY, USA • Syracuse, NY, USA Req #652

Tuesday, November 5, 2024

Come work for the largest equipment dealer in North America! Are you a hardworking individual that thrives in a fast-paced environment and looking to take your career to the next level? If so, then come join our award winning team!

We provide our employees with the following tools and resources to be successful:

• Training
• Outstanding benefits package (BCBS PPO, Delta Dental and EyeMed Vision, plus much more!)
• 401(k) with match
• Competitive wages
• Company laptop
• Paid time off
• 10 paid holidays
• Compensation Range: $70,000 to $75,000 per year. This range is regarding base pay only and does not include benefits and potential bonuses. Overall compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographical location, skillset, education, and experience.

Responsibilities:

• Co-ordinate new hire employee process- adding new starter details to HRIS system.
• Work with management team to coordinate benefits package and new employee orientation. Entering new hire information into HRIS system.
• Leave administration - Process FMLA requests, Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Act as the first point of contact for all day to day queries and ad hoc requests via telephone, email and face-to-face, both internally and externally, e.g. employment verification's, benefit questions, password resets, etc.
• Assist with Benefits Open Enrollment and year end processing activities.
• Participate in performance review process, Annual Salary Review and Bonus processing for employees.
• Assist with compliance reporting and periodic audits as needed
• Ensure that all sites comply with US Employment/DOL postings
• Support Managers in all matters relating to HR including guidance regarding terms and conditions, absence, performance matters, flexible working etc.
• Assist VP of HR in the internal advancement and promotion of internal employees.
• Respond to requests for management and numerical information as required, eg. Monthly and quarterly headcount, sickness absence reporting etc.
• Input information into our Safety Management software, prepare safety reports, complete safety questionnaires etc.
• Travel estimated to be 30-40%, but could be slightly more depending on business needs.

• Microsoft Office, Outlook, HRIS, Internet, Zoom
• Able to perform Accounting tasks
• Able to handle heavy workloads and prioritize own work
• High level of integrity and professionalism
• Responsible with confidential and sensitive information
• Consistency in task completion and response time
• A flexible approach, able to cope with a constantly changing environment and priorities
• Comfortable with public speaking and presentations

• Bachelor's degree in HR or equivalent experience
• Must be authorized to work in the US

• 1-2 years of experience in a Human Resources role is required, preferably in a multi-state environment.
• Experience with HRIS systems and internet/intranet
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook
• A good understanding of payroll, benefits and labor compliance is desirable
• Experience working with sensitive and confidential information

• Proactive
• Strong attention to detail
• Resilient
• Good communication skills, written and verbal
• Demonstrate self-initiative and sense of urgency
• Confidence in work; decisiveness; exercise independent judgment with immediate duties
• Prioritize diligently and work efficiently
• A high level of tact and diplomacy is essential

About Alta:

Culture is Job #1. Alta Equipment Group prides itself in living by our Guiding Principles: Invest in the Best, Passion for Excellence, Customers for Life, Mutual Respect and One Team. More than an equipment company, Alta is an innovator of solutions, delivering diverse products and unrivaled support centered on building lasting customer relationships.

If you have a passion for excellence and are ready to make a difference within our organization, we're ready for you. Whether it's selling the world's-best big iron, rolling up your sleeves and servicing our industry-leading construction and material handling product brands or being a difference maker behind the scenes, we can use your skillset.

At Alta Equipment Group, we believe in mutual respect and are committed to diversity while inspiring our employees to reach their maximum potential. Voted a "Top Work Place USA", our employees across North America are committed to excellence. It's the Alta way.

So, let's start the conversation. Click the link to apply and begin the journey of a lifetime.

What We Look For:

At Alta Equipment Group, we are looking for candidates who are a cultural fit with our organization and understand that every task and job goes toward fostering customers for life. Along with that, a great attitude that embraces mutual respect and delivering a consistent high energy level that exudes a passion for excellence. Also, we are searching for a skill set that has a high aptitude for the position with a continual focus on investing in one's profession through additional training and learning.

Other Opportunities at Alta:

Please visit our careers page at altg.jobs to view other openings that may be of interest to you!

Alta Equipment Group is an equal opportunity employer. This means we do not discriminate on account of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, height, weight, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, military status, veteran status, misdemeanor arrest record, or membership in any other classification protected under applicable law. If you believe the Company has violated its equal employment opportunity policy in any way, please contact recruiting@altg.com immediately!

Other details

• Pay Type Salary
• Min Hiring Rate $70,000.00
• Max Hiring Rate $75,000.00