HR Generalist

The Human Resource Generalist provides a broad range of human resource services in support of the site’s business objectives, strategic goals, and human resource initiatives. Performs or assists with diverse and complex assignments, requiring a high degree of ingenuity and creativity, and covering a wide area of HR functions (i.e. employee/labor relations, staffing, payroll, talent development, and administrative support and conflict resolution). This position will report to the Human Resource Manager.

Essential Functions:

• Primarily responsible for performing the day-to-day administrative generalist functions associated with administering corporate and local human resource policies and procedures.
• Apply a broad knowledge of human resources principles, practices, and procedures towards the completion of difficult assignments/projects.
• Work closely with management to interpret and execute policies and practices across the workforce to ensure consistent and equitable treatment.
• Interface between managers and employees concerning HR related issues.
• Serve as an investigative resource, coordinating with the Human Resource Manager, on issues pertaining to investigations and employment charges or litigation.
• As assigned, conducts training sessions on various subject areas (performance management, discipline, and ethics).
• Perform full-cycle recruitment activities within established company guidelines to successfully fulfill recruitment needs for both hourly and salary workforce.
• Prepare, organize, and conduct new hire orientation and guide new employees through their first week with the company.
• Collaborate with outside vendors such as staffing agencies, chamber of commerce, company volunteer opportunities, etc.
• Participate in development of HR objectives and systems, including metrics, queries, and ongoing reports for company requirements
• Handle all administrative tasks for onboarding, new-hire orientations, and exit paperwork, including data entry in human resources information systems (HRIS) and audits for accuracy and compliance
• Assist with reviewing, organizing and verifying the accuracy and completeness of employee paperwork for new hires, changes, and terminations.
• Submit verification of employment requests, court orders and/or unemployment claims to Corporate for processing.
• Investigate and prepare Payroll Adjustments
• Perform all HR actions in the Kronos Time and Attendance System.
• Perform various administrative duties in support of the HR team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, or a related field from an accredited institution and/or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of human resources experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent written and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of staff and work well with a team.
• Self-motivated with the ability to quickly learn new procedures and processes.
• Ability to be flexible, work with interruptions, while still achieving a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Able to maintain a positive attitude while performing within challenging situations and handling complex issues.
• High level of Systems knowledge; MS Office, Outlook, HRIS- Oracle, Kronos
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification is desirable.