Summary of the Position:
Under the direction of the Human Resources Director, the HR Generalist oversees day-to-day human resources functions supporting both employees and managers across various functions including recruiting and hiring, employee relations, policy and compliance, payroll and benefits, HR administration, and employee engagement.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Promotes a positive atmosphere that aligns with Company Core Values.
- Leads recruitment efforts for open positions, including job postings, candidate screening, interview coordination, and pre-employment processes.
- Facilitates new hire orientation in collaboration with IT, Supervisors, and Quality to ensure a smooth onboarding experience.
- Serves as point of contact with temporary staffing agencies, conducts temporary staffing orientation, fields workplace questions, provides performance feedback, and assists with integration into the team.
- Manages HRIS including maintaining employee and department records and processing employment-related documents.
- Performs full bi-weekly payroll process, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing.
- Oversees benefits administration for new and existing employees, including open enrollment and qualifying life event changes.
- Supports employee recognition initiatives, acknowledging contributions from daily efforts to major wins.
- Conducts workplace investigations and supports corrective actions, disciplinary meetings, and terminations.
- Prepares and distributes weekly and monthly reports.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
- Knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate at all levels within the organization.
- Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to adapt to an ever-changing environment.
- Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint).
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field desired.
- 1-2 years of experience in a manufacturing setting.
- Previous payroll and benefit administration experience highly preferred.