Human Resources Generalist

PABCO® Gypsum, a division of PABCO® Building Products LLC, has provided quality gypsum board products and service for over 35 years. PABCO® Gypsum supplies a complete line of gypsum products for commercial and residential construction.

Human Resources (HR) Generalist

The Newark, CA plant is currently accepting resumes for a Human Resources (HR) Generalist. The HR Generalist is responsible for coordinating and implementing human resources programs and objectives at the location level, including employee relations, talent acquisition, timekeeping, training, benefits, and regulatory compliance, while supporting company policies and fostering a positive workplace culture.

The Job:

General

• Demonstrates company values and ensures behavior within the location is consistent with those values.
• Maintains confidentiality and handles employee information with discretion and professionalism.
• Builds collaborative relationships within the location, with counterparts at other locations, and with PABCO Admin.
• Implements subsidiary HR objectives at the location/division level.
• Provides support to other locations based on specific expertise, as needed.
• Helps develop and implement subsidiary-wide initiatives and programs.
• Gathers and analyzes HR data for process improvement and program success measurements, as requested.
• May lead employee wellness committees and initiatives.

Employee Relations

• Counsels management on behavior and performance issues.
• Mediates employee disputes and addresses complaints in a timely manner.
• Investigates complaints and coordinates management responses and solutions.
• Reviews terminations with management.
• Reviews employee counseling plans and progressions with appropriate managers.
• Communicates and responds to inquiries regarding organizational processes, policies, values, procedures, and programs.

Talent Acquisition

• Identifies key sources of potential candidates.
• Recruits for open positions, including posting requisitions, communicating with outside recruiters, and developing methods to attract talent.
• Coordinates pre-hire activities, including physicals, offer letters, background checks, and drug screens.
• Screens and interviews candidates and provides recommendations during the interview process.
• Supports walk-in applicants, facilitates initial screening, and ensures a positive candidate experience.
• Coordinates new hire paperwork, orientation, benefits overviews, payroll, and timekeeping.
• Reviews new hire salary offers for internal equity and consistency with compensation guidelines.

Timekeeping

• Reviews employee timesheets for accuracy and completeness.
• Ensures timesheets receive required approvals and meet payroll deadlines.
• Maintains attendance reports and reviews corrective actions with management and supervisors.
• Prepares and shares payroll reports with management and supervisors.
• Ensures timekeeping practices comply with company policies and applicable labor regulations.

Training

• Coordinates and may present ongoing training on topics including, disciplinary action, performance management, and discrimination.

Administrative

• Coordinates and prepares HR paperwork for hiring, status changes, and terminations.
• Prepares and maintains periodic management reports.
• Maintains and updates personnel files, logs, and databases, including employee emergency contact information.
• Assists employees with payroll and benefits questions and coordinates complex matters with PCCI.
• Coordinates Open Enrollment for the location.
• May coordinate annual benefit meetings, holiday events, company functions, retirement parties, Adopt-A-Family, health screenings, and other activities.
• Coordinates with PABCO Admin to ensure job descriptions are current and centrally maintained.
• Ensures pay changes, including promotions, position changes, and demotions, comply with company guidelines.

Compliance

• Maintains current knowledge of employment laws, regulations, trends, and best practices and implements recommended changes with PABCO Admin.
• Collaborates with PABCO Admin to maintain and update the personnel manual.
• Maintains required federal and state posters and other important corporate information.
• Communicates with and coaches location management to ensure HR compliance.
• Follows company and regulatory safety rules and ensures hazardous conditions are reported and corrected.
• Performs other tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

Compensation

The salary range is $80,000 - $100,000, depending on experience.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field, such as human resources management; and
• Two (2) or more years’ related experience and/or training; or
• Equivalent combination of education and experiences.
• PHR Certification preferred

*Bilingual in Spanish is a plus but not required.

The Schedule

• This is a full-time onsite position.
• Typically, Monday – Friday; although there may be the occasional need for weekend work.
• The working day is expected to be 7 AM – 4 PM or 8 AM – 5 PM.

Benefits

• Competitive Wages & Salaries
• On the Job Training
• Work Shoe Reimbursement
• Promotional Opportunities
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Profit Sharing & 401(k)
• Life Assistance Program
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation & Sick Leave
• Family-Owned Compassionate Workplace

PABCO offers an excellent benefits and compensation package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), profit sharing retirement plan and wellness programs. We are an equal opportunity employer and promote a drug free workplace.