HR Generalist

Description:

Job Title: HR Generalist

Reports To: HR Manager

FLSA Status & EEO Code: Exempt & Professional

Division/Department: GHM/ Human Resources

Level of Work: Level II

Position Summary:

The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for supporting the day-to-day human resources operations. This role assists the HR Manager and Plant Managers with key HR functions, including recruiting, employee relations, onboarding, and training, while ensuring compliance with company policies and legal requirements.

Key Results Areas by level of work:

Level II: Service – Coordinating “production” with problem solving and prevention

Resource management (material and people)

Recruiting: Hiring Talent & Hiring Events:

• Source and Attract Talent: Post jobs on various websites, attend hiring events (e.g., colleges, community events), and network to find qualified candidates.
• Manage the Hiring Process: Screen applicants, schedule interviews, and guide managers through the hiring process. Maintain communication with candidates and track job postings to ensure they are current.

Employee Relations & Engagement:

• Foster a Positive Work Environment: Plan and organize company events, employee recognition programs, and special activities to boost engagement.
• Support Employee Well-being: Answer employee questions, administer documentation, and assist with employee leaves, coordinating with the HR team as needed.
• Mediate and Resolve Issues: Work with managers to address and resolve employee issues and complaints.

Resource scheduling, output management and reporting

Onboarding & Training:

• Coordinate Essential Tasks: Work with third-party vendors for background checks and drug screenings, and collaborate with managers to create offer letters and onboarding plans.
• Support Employee Training: Assist the HR Manager with yearly compliance training and assign necessary training modules to employees.

Policy & Process Management

• Maintain Records and Documentation: Update employee records, both physical and electronic, and assist with periodic audits of personnel files.
• Ensure Compliance: Ensure all management practices and employee actions comply with company policy and legal requirements.

Continuous Improvement

• Propose and Implement Enhancements: Identify opportunities and suggest improvements to enhance the employee experience and streamline departmental processes.
• Maintain Documentation: Document processes within the department to ensure consistency and efficiency.

Equipment & process maintenance

• Keep employee HR computers up to date with websites needed by email helpdesk with updated websites.
• Document processes within the department to ensure consistency in execution.

Professional Development

• Demonstrates initiative, positive attitude, and enthusiasm for the job.
• Will follow up with supervisor on professional development goals and opportunities
• Takes an interest and lets it be known that they have a desire to grow with the company.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

To qualify for this position, an individual must possess the knowledge, training, experience and abilities required.

Education and Training

Associate’s Degree in Business, Management, or related field.

Experience:

Experience in lieu of education: 5+ years of HR experience, preferably in a manufacturing setting.

Other:

Must be willing to work overtime as required.

Minimal travel may be required.

SHRM certificate a plus.

Skills:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) and HRIS (Human Resources Information System) software.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and time management.

Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.

Physical and Mental Demands

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demands: While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is primarily required to sit, stand, walk, stoop, and bend. Required to speak and communicate clearly with others.

Mental demands: While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is required to read, write, analyze data and reports, exercise judgment, develop plans, procedures and goals, present information to others and work under pressure.

Work Environment: This job primarily operates in a clerical office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers and filing cabinets. While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is also exposed to high level of manufacturing and equipment noise. Exposure to hazardous materials, fumes or airborne particles and moving mechanical parts with vibration.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Must be able to work in the U.S without sponsorship.

This job description is not all inclusive but rather serves as a general guideline of the current needs of the position and can be modified at the discretion of management to meet current business needs. Experience and education requirements are the primary basis for awarding this position, however substitutions that are essentially equivalent may be made as they relate to the essential functions, duties, and responsibilities of this position