HR Generalist

Position Summary

The Human Resources Generalist will be responsible for executing day-to-day HR functions across recruitment, onboarding, pay administration, leave administration, employee relations, policies and procedures and compliance. In this role you will work closely with the Human Resources Manager, Site Manager and Operations Manager to support a manufacturing facility.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Provide guidance to employees, supervisors and managers on company policies, procedures, and HR related inquiries.
• Maintain accurate electronic employee personnel records via HRIS and ensure data confidentiality.
• Schedule and coordinate candidate screenings and set up interviews to assist the recruiting function.
• Oversee onboarding and offboarding processes to ensure a smooth employee experience.
• Support with employee leaves, drafting and coordinating documentation and notifications, including entering pay codes and entering/updating FMLA information via the HRIS system.
• Works with the supervisory and management team to approve and sign off on timecards, process time pay data and batch files for payroll.
• Respond to unemployment claims and wage audits.
• Prepare correspondence, reports and presentations.
• Maintain and update postings on monitors and bulletin boards.
• Coordinate training classes and document employee attendance, including entering training into the training database.
• Assist with annual ISO 9001 compliance audits.
• Assist with annual benefits meetings and preparation of benefits information guides.
• Collaborate with financial and wellness vendors to set up 401(k) events, health fairs, vaccination clinics and mobile clinics.
• Support HR employee activities including employee committee, event planning and special projects/committees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong empathy, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical, mediation and problem-solving/resourceful thinking skills.
• Ability to create a culture of diversity, inclusivity, collaboration and teamwork.
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage several tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Advanced computer skills, including data entry, data processing and communication tools.

• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organizations HRIS and talent management systems.
• Self-motivated and able to work without close supervision.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field required.
• 3+ years in human resources in a manufacturing environment.

Licenses & Certifications

• PHR, SPHR, GPHR or equivalent post graduate studies preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer.
• Prolonged periods of standing and walking.
• Communicate (hearing and speech) with individuals in person, by phone and via Teams.
• Visually read reports, computer screen, etc.
• Maintain a minimum of 8 hours worked/day, 5 days/week
• The performance of this position requires exposure to the plant areas which require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety shoes and safety glasses.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Able to bend, stretch, push, pull and move as needed.
• Must be able to work in extremely oily and noisy environments.
• Travel – 25% or less.
• May be exposed to heat, cold, chemicals, mist, and dust.