HR Generalist

DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Recruit, interview, and facilitate hiring of qualified applicants for open positions; collaborate with hiring department managers to assess skills and competencies required for openings.
• Conduct initial application screening, phone screens, and reference checks.
• Advertise jobs utilizing the applicant tracking system and other resources. Local sources: newspapers, college job boards, State employment site, specialty societies or groups for specialized positions.
• Maintain applicant tracking system. Post jobs and move candidates through application process.
• Conduct and/or coordinate pre-employment screenings (drug/alcohol testing, physical capacity tests, etc.) as conditions for hire.
• Plan and conduct new employee orientation.
• Maintain HR systems and processes; ensure timely data entry updates and uphold the accuracy of data base information and maintain confidentiality of information.
•  Perform routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
• Train management personnel for following HR-related practices, policies, procedures related to employment, interviewing, terminations, promotions, performance reviews, coaching, safety, anti-harassment, government compliance standards.
• Manage employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the HR manager or other appropriate management personnel.
•  Conduct employee-related investigations and advise appropriate management personnel of findings. Recommend appropriate disciplinary actions.  Coordinate efforts on completing appropriate disciplinary documents. Attend and participate in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Review timecards for facility before payroll is processed.
• Coordinate with Benefits Manager to deliver Company benefits plans (Health, dental, 401(k), FMLA, etc.). Support and participate in wellness initiatives and engage employees in participation of wellness activities.
• Work collectively with plant management team to build and maintain positive employee relations.
• Be an active member in the Company Values program to build employee engagement.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Conduct exit interviews and analyze data and make recommendations for corrective action and continuous improvement.
• Evaluate and deliver various HR-related reports, decisions, and results of department in relation to established goals. Recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed.
• Effectively manage multiple tasks/requirements simultaneously with minimal supervision and meet deadlines. Participate in developing department goals, objectives, and systems.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required; or a combination of education and experience may be substituted. Certification (PHR, SPHR) preferred; if not already certified, the incumbent should be working toward obtaining credentials.
• Experience: Two years of HR generalist experience and general knowledge of HR principles and practices.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
•  Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organizations HRIS and talent management systems.
• Basic math skills to include ratios, percentages, addition, subtraction, etc.