HR Generalist

Company Description

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The HR Generalist is responsible for providing guidance, support, and coordination in the consistent and effective application of policies, procedures, and practices for the Human Resource department. Helps ensure compliance with appropriate governing laws and regulations. Acts as a steward of the company culture and fully supports initiatives. This position provides Human Resource support by partnering with management and employees in areas such as talent acquisition, employee relations, payroll, worker's compensation, onboarding, employee engagement, performance management and other various activities/projects.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Employee Relations/Culture

• Work closely with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale, increase productivity and retention.
• Plan and coordinate special events and employee recognition programs to improve teamwork and communication.
• Resolve basic, low-risk employee relations issues and follow a consistently-applied disciplinary process.
• Understand legal requirements related to day to day management of employees, reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Respond to and file all unemployment claims within prescribed timelines.
• Assist with change management initiatives.

Recruiting

• Perform full cycle recruiting for all level of candidates: exempt, non-exempt and production employees. Responsibilities include: searching, screening, interviewing, and making offers of employment.
• Manage recruitment efforts against a standardized staffing roster; identify and propose creative ways to fill open positions and take on a proactive approach to recruitment.
• Facilitate and deliver a consistent and effective onboarding program and work with management to ensure successful orientation of new hires into the organization.

Compliance

• Develops, administers, interprets and maintains personnel policies, programs and procedures in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations. Research, develop and recommend employment policies; maintains and updates TM handbook. Assures adherence to policies and procedures pertaining to human resource management. Maintain TM files.
• Partner with Safety Team in the management of workers compensation claims, communication with employee and plan claims administrator.
• Oversees timekeeping and payroll systems. Bi-weekly processing of payroll ensuring accuracy and data integrity.
• Support Corporate benefits to ensure adequate and consistent information gets communicated to employees during open enrollment.
• Coordinate with management adherence to the performance management process; assist as needed with coaching managers on how to write more effective performance reviews.
• Administer local bonus programs and payouts.
• Partner with Benefit team as liaison for leave of absence and disability requests.

Leadership

• Build and support a culture of openness and accountability within (and outside) the assigned department.
• Demonstrate professionalism; encourage and insist on positive attitudes and behaviors from team members.
• Encourage employee initiative and innovation and show recognition for effort & achievement.
• Create and cultivate positive work relationships at all levels of the plant/organization.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education:

• Four-year degree in Human Resources or business-related field or equivalent work experience preferred.
• SHRM/HRCI certification preferred

Experience:

• Minimum 4 years' experience in the HR field; previous experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Proven ability to work with employees at all levels in an organization.
• Prior experience with payroll and/or HRIS systems preferred.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE and ABILITIES:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; must work effectively with all levels of management and employees
• Must be able to maintain confidential data and communication.
• Must demonstrate effective problem solving and analytical skills.
• Must have effective math and accounting skills.
• Proficient in Internet navigation, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Able to organize and prioritize in a multi-tasking environment.
• Knowledge on employment law and other HR related concepts.
• Follow written and verbal instructions.
• Must demonstrate effective leadership, problem solving, presentation, and employee motivational skills.
• Ability to adapt in a rapidly changing environment.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in dealing with sensitive and confidential information.
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Ability to organize and plan work to meet established deadlines.
• Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

Additional Information

EEO Statement:

Jack Link's provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by federal, state or local law.

Jack Link's is participant in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For information about the E-Verify program, please visit: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

Disclaimer:

This job description is intended to generally describe the nature and level of work to be performed by employees in this position. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required of employees performing this role.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.