Human Resource Generalist

Job Description: GENERAL DESCRIPTION Administers day-to-day operations of HR functions, including plant bumping/bidding procedures and pay progression programs; ensures accuracy of data relating to human resource activities; serves as information resource for employees; and provides various other HR support. ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Processes new hires, terminations and any changes in plant employee status, performs system maintenance for new and existing employees; Administers plant bidding, shift/plant preference and bumping procedures to maintain authorized staffing levels. Analyzes and tracks authorized openings and the impact of movement within the plant workforce. Keeps supervisors advised of any manning changes in their area. Calculates and maintains plant and job seniority systems; Documents and analyzes employment data and activities for all employees, tracking additions/deletions/changes and ensures accuracy of various reports. Consolidates reports from external locations into corporate reports; Enhances employee/inter-departmental and community relations by communicating with applicants, employees, supervisors, and other internal and external contacts to resolve concerns and answer questions regarding HR and employment-related matters; Verifies accuracy of information on unemployment forms and protests claims, communicates with State unemployment officials, and audits quarterly unemployment statement to minimize state unemployment tax rates charged to the company; Interface with union leaders as it pertains to labor related issues. Promote and maintain positive relations with the union; Assists with staffing by screening applicants and conducting interviews for plant positions; Coordinates employee service award program to enhance employee morale; and Performs other duties, as assigned. REQUIREMENTS (Education/Experience/Certifications/Skills) Associate’s Degree or equivalent; Bachelor’s Degree preferred; Minimum of 5 years in a progressive human resource experience required; Minimum of 2 years in a unionized manufacturing facility required; Good written and oral communication and listening skills; Ability to explain basic policies and procedures at various levels; Ability to handle multiple, high-priority tasks in a fast-paced environment; Attention to detail; organized and deadline-oriented; Must maintain strict confidentiality; Strong interpersonal skills; Ability to interact with a variety of individuals; Good analytical skills; Ability to understand regulations and policies and apply these in various situations; MS Office Suite; Must be able to maintain satisfactory record of attendance and conduct; and Must be able to work any shift and overtime, as required. First Brands Group is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are deeply committed to building a workplace and global community where inclusion is valued. Employment decisions at FBG are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, or belief, national, social, or ethnic origin, sex, or age. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to the above forementioned as well as, gender, gender identity family/marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, past or present military veteran status, or any other non-merit based or legally protected grounds. FBG will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these grounds or characteristics. Welcome to First Brand Groups Careers! First Brands Group™ is a global automotive parts company that develops, markets and sells premium products through a portfolio of market-leading brands including: Raybestos® complete brake solutions, Centric Parts® replacement brake components, StopTech® performance brakes, FRAM® filtration products, Luber-finer® filtration products, TRICO® wiper blades, ANCO® wiper blades, Carter® fuel and water pumps, Autolite® spark plugs, StrongArm® lift supports, Carlson® brake hardware, CARDONE® new and remanufactured replacement parts, and our towing & trailering portfolio composed of REESE®, DRAWTITE®, BULLDOG®, TEKONSHA®, and FULTON®. The First Brands Group™ portfolio of world-class brands offers best-in-class technology, industry-leading engineering capabilities and superior customer service.