Sr. Human Resources Generalist

FPC International, Inc. is seeking a motivated, persistent, and strong problem solver to join our Human Resources team. In this role, the Sr. HR Generalist will primarily be responsible for driving our Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, and Benefit Administration efforts. This role will serve as an in-house organizational resource for the management team. As part of the team, the Sr. Generalist will be a subject matter expert with the HRIS (UKG), support employee development, performance management, employee onboarding, employment law application, and other applicable Human Resources team efforts.

Our Culture: Entrepreneurial, family friendly and great work life balance. New ideas are encouraged. Definitely an opportunity to make an impact! Very collaborative environment.

Location: 4250 Richmond Rd, Cleveland, OH (in-office)

Reports to: Human Resources Director (who is located in onsite).

Team Dynamics: On a team with another Generalist, working relationships with other key contributors who are at our other subsidiaries.

Why apply to this role: The company has a great work/life balance and being a small employer allows everyone to make an impact within a collaborative team. We encourage employee growth and welcome new ideas as we’re an entrepreneurial company.

The Ideal Candidate will have: Well-versed experience in the Human Resources field with a strong generalist background emphasizing Talent Acquisition. Must have the ability to build strong working relationships with all levels within the organization.

Benefits: We're a small company but have all the 'big company' benefits to offer including a 401k match, medical, dental, vision, long & short term disability, life insurance, accidental, etc. We have 10 paid holidays that start immediately and a generous PTO plan that is based off years of service. We believe in investing in employee growth and as such offer a very generous tuition reimbursement program, online learning, coaching and other trainings as it relates to the role.

What you’ll be doing:

Talent Acquisition:

• Oversight and direct involvement in all talent acquisition of appropriate candidates including temp to hire, non exempt and exempt positions. Will work closely with management team to determine staffing needs.
• Works regularly in the HRIS (UKG) and other facets to post, manage candidate files, initiate offers and continually explore/implement process enhancements.

Employee Relations:

• Builds strong relationships with Management and the employee population. Is involved in employee relations issues as they arise. Handles any employee related paperwork, conducts investigations, write ups, works closely with management on desired outcomes. Serves as first point of contact for advising next steps in the disciplinary process.
• Assists in the development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures; applies updates as needed to policies and the employee handbook, policies, forms, benefits manuals, etc.
• Directs all employee change processes (promotions/terminations/etc.) and works in conjunction with the Accounting/Finance teams at each location to ensure all employee changes are handled timely and accurately.

Benefits Administration:

• Assists the Human Resources Director with regard to all benefit planning efforts. Works with subsidiary HR team to ensure education and communication of benefit programming, Medical leaves and/or WC claims are administered, etc.
• Engages with the brokerage firm as the main point of contact, ensures ACA compliance annually, may be involved in wellness challenge creation, performs regular billing auditing.

Administrative:

• Serves as a subject matter expert on the HRIS (UKG) system; accurately maintains employee files and ensures compliance with all records as it relates to the scope of this position.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state and local employment and benefits laws and regulations.
• Recommends new approaches, policies and procedures to continually improve efficiency of the department and services performed.
• Participates in developing department goals, objectives and systems.

Background Needed:

• Bachelor’s degree Human Resources, Business Administration or closely related field.
• A minimum of 5-7 years of Human Resources Generalist experience with some in a manufacturing environment.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in the areas of candidate sourcing, employee relations, performance management, consultation and coaching, and change management.
• In depth knowledge of an HRIS (preferably UKG) with regard to recruitment, onboarding, employee record management and performance management initiatives.
• Strong Talent Acquisition skills with proven ability to source passive candidates, maintain high candidate engagement and make good hiring recommendations.