Job Details

Position Overview:

The primary responsibility of the Human Resource Generalist is to provide support for employees and leaders in a plant environment and reports to the plant HR Manager. Responsible for working in partnership to coach, support, influence, and enable customer groups including team members and leaders to effectively deliver their people plans. In this role as a partner to their customer, they contribute to and support accomplishment of the company objectives in a matrix structure. This position will participate in projects related to HR. Responsible for completing all job duties in a manner that supports plant safety, food safety, quality and environmental practices by performing the following duties personally or through other resources.

Accountabilities:

• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff; Completes unemployment & verification inquiries as assigned
• Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommends best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance
• Recruits, interviews, and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Assists in developing and executing hiring metrics & updating related reports; complete daily/weekly/monthly recruiting metrics and trackers
• Conducts orientation and on-boarding activities for new hires
• Manage timekeeping activities in Kronos; Process plant payroll and submit information to corporate payroll processing
• Assists with administration of various human resources programs and provides additional support as requested/needed
• Manage employee communication tools – bulletin boards, electronic boards, etc.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law
• Manage employee files and confidential information
• Performs other duties as assigned

Experience and Education:

• B.S. or B.A. degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field.
• 2+ years of increasing generalist responsibility within Human Resources in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated success managing projects.