Job Details

SUMMARY:

The HR Generalist provides overall human resources and benefit administrative support to assigned locations. This role is responsible for benefit administration, payroll, staffing, recruitment and general administration of human resource policies and practices. The Generalist actively analyzes and recommends changes to moderately complex location practices and ensures consistent application of HR laws, regulations and company policies. The ideal candidate is a detail oriented, customer service focused, problem solver that has a strong overall knowledge of HR practices, laws and regulations. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages benefit administration including answering questions, completing and filing necessary forms, employee training, new hire orientation and exit process, open enrollment, etc.
• Manages payroll administration including time, tax and wage entry, processing of payroll information, garnishments, etc.
• Full cycle recruitment for hourly and salary positions: referrals, understanding need, intake meetings, communication between corporate recruiters/Talent Acquisition and hiring manager, requesting information regarding current bench, creating interview team, interviewing, follow up conference calls/emails, recap meeting, feedback and decision, constant review/update of open positions.
• Analyzes effectiveness of recruitment and selection process and recommends changes.
• Processes HR/Payroll related changes, profit sharing review and submission assistance, provides merit information and proper job classification recommendations to managers.
• Works with managers to review skillsets and recommends development, performance management, and/or discipline to address skill or role deficiencies. 
• Recommends and conducts basic existing supervisor training – timecard, employment law, and other related HR training and documentation. 
• Facilitates employee and supervisor issue/conflict resolution. 
• Evaluates and administers FMLA, STD, Parental Leave and salary plan programs.
• Investigates, analyzes and recommends changes/improvements to moderately complex processes and practices, discipline application and records, EEO, FMLA, FLSA, wage and salary, performance evaluation consolidation and reporting.
• Administration of employee exit process: situation review, confirm proper documentation, research employee payouts, evaluate and coordinate emergency procedure measures, personnel involved and location, coordination and collection of belongings, review with term team, complete off board.
• Helps develop and conduct HR portion of NESO (onboarding) program.
• Metric creation and report outs.
• Participate in location projects and rollouts as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

desired experience

• 3-5 years of HR experience, preferably in manufacturing

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

• Advanced knowledge of company programs (benefits, payroll, compensation, workers compensation and human resource programs)

• Advanced knowledge of human resources laws and regulations

• Strong issue and conflict resolution skills

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Analysis, critical thinking and investigation skills

• Customer service focused

• Organized and detail oriented

• Work independently and interact with all levels of employees (production, corporate and management)

• Strong oral and written communications skills