Remote HR Generalist (Part-Time & Full-Time) (DMV Based)

HR Generalist Company Overview Vital Business Solutions, Inc. (VBS) is a human resources management systems outsourcing company that provides simplistic HR systems to complex business needs. We examine human resource management practices; taking into account the size, complexity of a company, and the standards in order to assess current HR functionality. Our goal is to provide each small business owner or manager with the tools needed to manage their business and department. We strive for the best response time possible, which is needed by our customers. We believe our personal approach to our customers’ needs puts them first. We are 200% Customer Service Driven. Position Summary Vital Business Solutions seeks an experienced HR Generalist/Recruiter to provide expertise and guidance in various Human Resources areas. The HR Generalist/Recruiter will assist clients over the phone, by email, or by cloud-based meeting with HR & Recruiting related issues and requests, making sure to communicate the information in an easy-to-understand and accessible way. This allows clients to apply the applicable HR standards, labor laws, and regulations to their respective situations. Essential Functions We are looking for HR professionals with experience to perform work in the following areas • Benefits • Advise small business owners about benefits administration. • Coordinate benefits and 401k , 403B and SEP plan renewals. • Conduct new hire orientations and process new hire enrollments. • Manage employee leave of absence process and provide ongoing support to small business owners on leaves of absence, including short term disability, FMLA absences, Paid Leave, workers’ compensation and other types of leave. • Research and develop new benefits programs, as needed. • Manage benefits portal such as CareFirst and Guardian. • Compliance • Advise small business owners about OFCCP Compliance regulations and understand the needs of federal contractors. • Advise Federal contractors about DCAA Compliance regulations. • Edit documents from a content perspective to ensure all current laws, regulations, and HR standards are covered in the document. • Track employees according to ACA requirements. • Advise small business owners about SCA H&W Compliance, as applicable. • Be aware of nation-wide state and local labor laws, as well as federal laws. • Recruiting • Assist clients with creating job descriptions and job postings. • Post open jobs on job boards and source in LinkedIn, Facebook, and other social media platforms to find candidates. • Create a list of employment organization in local areas to build a database of referral partners. • Understand how to problem solve recruiting barriers to find hard to fill positions. • Review resumes and video screen qualified candidates. Interview candidates, as needed. • Assist with the onboarding process and at times, manage the onboarding process for clients. • Develop relationships in LinkedIn groups to find candidates. • Manage ATS for clients. • Track candidates in ATS for AAP compliance. • Payroll • Ensure small business owners are accurately paying garnishments, reviewing time records, and processing payroll timely and accurately. • Help resolve employee pay discrepancies and other payroll related issues as required. • Assist HR departments with H&W payroll processing, as applicable. • Assess payroll processes and systems and make recommendations. • Audit vendor bills for cost savings. • Requirements • Must have 7 or more years in direct HR Generalist experience • PHR or SPHR certification (preferred) • Minimum Bachelor's degree • Daytime availability for client communication during business hours • Experience with federal government contracting work (preferred) • Experience with SCA and H&W contracts (preferred) • Consulting experience (preferred) • Proficient with Zoom and Microsoft Teams • Must have home-based Wi-Fi • Must be able to manage several projects consistently and professionally • Knowledge of Maryland, DC, and Virginia State Labor Regulations • Knowledge of ACA Requirements • Knowledge of retirement plans/5500 reporting and a clear understanding of benefits administration • Knowledge of HRIS and ATS systems • Ability to create HR documents, edit employee manuals, and create management guides. • Must be 200% Customer Friendly with an Attitude to Serve • Attention to Detail is Mandatory. Compensation Pay is hourly and varies depending on experience Location Virtual work Length of Assignments Full-time Employment Please submit your resume and a cover letter wi Apply To This Job

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