Human Resources Generalist

Role Overview

The Human Resources Generalist facilitates the daily functions of the human resources department at the manufacturing location including recruitment, talent development, teammate engagement/relations, onboarding, benefits administration, performance management, policy implementation and projects.

This position is based at an active mine site and requires daily onsite presence. Work conditions may include uneven terrain, climbing ladders, navigating steps, and exposure to varying weather conditions such as heat, rain, or mud. Monday - Friday onsite required.

Key Responsibilities

• Partners with Talent Acquisition on candidate sourcing, job marketing, career fairs, and pipeline development; manages and increases social media presence to enhance recruiting and morale.
• Administers candidate sourcing for regular and temporary plant staff including job marketing, representing the company i.e., planning and attending job/career fairs and job postings. Creating pipeline passive talent for companywide searches.
• Administers onboarding and new hire orientation programs; ensures consistency of materials, introduces company history and values, and coordinates recognition programs.
• Administers benefits enrollment, changes, and terminations; audits reports to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Establishes and maintains 30/60/90-day check-ins with new hires and supervisors to support integration and retention.
• Maintains the integrity of Dayforce HRIS data by entering new data and consistently auditing for accuracy, reports management.
• Visible to front line teammates handling employment-related inquiries, resolving teammate issues.
• Maintains visible presence on the plant floor; attends team huddles and teammate meetings to address employment-related inquiries and concerns.
• Leads and participates in teammate disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Administers and audits compliance programs including I-9s, postings, and employment law requirements; assists with compliance training.
• Administers the employability, aptitude, and skills assessments. Manage testing facilities and testing data to and ensure compliance with vendor, administrator, and user requirements.
• Manages leave of absence (LOA), FMLA, and STD processes; develops teammate-facing communication guides and ensures timely compliance
• Lead or assist with special projects as assigned. Coordinate and execute special events such as company picnics, holiday celebrations, open enrollment and training.
• Facilitates Teammate Event Committee (TEC) meetings and develops communication materials (flyers, emails, HR updates).
• Provides coaching and support to supervisors in interviewing, career planning, and policy enforcement; assists with skills assessments and career development initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Partners with Safety and HR leadership on CDL file management, DOT Compliance, and digital documentation processes.

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field, aPHR or similar certification preferred.
• Minimum of two years’ experience human resource experience of principles, practices, and procedures.

Skills & Abilities:

• Must be able to multi-task and prioritize
• Strong interpersonal skills, plus oral and written communication skills
• Must be able work on a team and collaborate with a service-oriented attitude
• Possess core values of honesty and integrity.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay & annual bonus
• 401(k) with 6% company match
• Paid parental leave, generous PTO, & paid holidays
• Work-life balance
• Career growth with exposure to senior leadership.
• Annual Merit increase opportunity
• Fitness & Gym Reimbursement
• Employer Contribution - Health, Dental

About Us

Oil-Dri Corporation of America is a leading manufacturer and supplier of specialty sorbent products for consumer and business-to-business markets that has been voted as a Top 100 workplaces in the Chicago Tribune. Oil-Dri’s products are sold in the pet care, animal health, fluids purification, agricultural, sports field, industrial and automotive markets. Oil-Dri controls millions of tons of specialty mineral reserves, including calcium bentonite, attapulgite, and diatomaceous shale. The company’s mines and manufacturing facilities are located in Georgia, Mississippi, Illinois, and California. Oil-Dri is a family-controlled and operated organization that emphasizes honesty, integrity, and accountability. The company is dedicated to fulfilling its mission to Create Value From Sorbent Minerals.

Oil-Dri is committed to providing equal opportunity for all teammates and qualified candidates without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, mental or physical disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Accordingly, all employment decisions and personnel actions or programs such as hiring, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, transfers, reductions in workforce, and training, etc. will be consistent with the principle of equal employment opportunity.