HR Generalist-S Job at NIC Global in Spokane

NIC Global is a single-source manufacturer providing turn-key mechanical and electromechanical assembly, expert sheet metal fabrication, and global sourcing of metal and plastic components. We provide products to great customers such as Philips, PACCAR (Kenworth & Peterbilt), Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Physio Controls, and Leviton to name a few. Our growing company employs over 600 people in Washington, Tennessee, Ohio, and Texas.

We recently opened our Spokane facility to better support our customers. The Plant Manager will be responsible for handling the increasing production needs of the facility, continuous improvement efforts, and meeting consistent goals and timelines.

In addition to an outstanding company culture, NIC Global offers other great benefits including:

Eligible for insurance 1st of the month after 30 days, including:

• Choice of two health insurance plans
• Employer paid employee dental Insurance
• Employer paid life insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability plans
• Vision Insurance
• Additional Life Insurance
• Accident insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Federal health and dependent care savings accounts (FSA)

Eligible after 6 months:

• 401(k) plan, with employer match
• Tuition Reimbursement

Other benefits include PTO accrual of 80 hours in the 1st year, increasing with length of service milestones and 80 hours of holiday pay per year.

JOB TITLE: HR Generalist
LOCATION: Spokane, WA

Description

The HR Generalist will run the daily functions of the Spokane, WA, HR Department including hiring and interviewing staff, administering benefits and leave, and enforcing company policies and practices. This position is a driving force to the culture in the facility and works directly with the Plant Manager.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES

• Guides employees and managers on the interpretation of personnel policies, programs, and procedures.
• Assist supervisors with performance feedback consistent with company policies.
• Ongoing communication with employees regarding benefits programs such as life, health, dental and disability insurance, retirement plans, leave of absence, and employee assistance programs, etc. Work with HRM/D to troubleshoot eligibility, coverage, and/or claims issues.
• Coordinates annual wellness programs: hearing testing, flu shots, drug testing, open enrollment meetings, etc.
• Conduct and/or facilitate required training (safety, leadership, etc.) as needed.
• Posts open positions internally and externally using ADP and other recruitment channels.
• Recruits, interviews, and facilitate the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with managers and supervisors to understand skills and competencies required.
• Coordinate onboarding including drug testing, orientation, OJT, and OJT follow-up.
• Ensures timely data entry related to training, PTO, payroll, benefits, training database, and HRIS.
• Coordinates processes related to payroll ensuring that payroll and time records are submitted timely and accurately.
• Maintain confidential employee personnel files, performance files, and medical files.
• With direction from HRM/D, conducts employee relations investigations and proposes resolution based on findings.
• Keep abreast of state specific regulations affecting human resources functions to ensure policies, procedures, and reporting practices are in compliance.
• Facilitates and leads employees appreciate events.
• Administers worker’s compensation and OSHA 300 Log reporting/submissions.
• Administers and facilitate Shared Work program and unemployment claim responses.
• Adheres to safe work practices and contributes to the evolution of the health, safety, and environmental program and culture.
• Participates as a member or leader on the safety committee.
• Leads quarterly (and other) employee appreciation and engagement events.
• This job description reflects the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. Additional duties and responsibilities may be required, based upon business needs, at any time with or without notice.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources or related field preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in Human Resources
• S/PHR certification preferred but not required.
• Requires proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and database programs [ADP, CSI/Shop Trak, Access)
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

PHYSCIAL DEMANDS

Ability to lift 25lbs with or without accommodations.