Human Resources Generalist

Scope of the Position

The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for performing Human Resources related duties on a professional level and works closely with the Human Resources Manager, Corporate Human Resources staff, and plant supervisors and managers. The Human Resources Generalist works to ensure positive employee relations, and is also involved in training, policy implementation, affirmative action, and employment law.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the confidentiality of personal employee information, company information, records, and related issues in accordance with all the applicable laws.
• Administration of all employee transfers, leave of absence, change of status and change of employee information.
• Collection of new hire information for payroll, entering information into the HRIS system and the Timekeeping system.
• Filing of documents pertaining to employee personnel files, medical files, and work compensation files.
•       Responsible for fulll cycle recruiting and maintaing the recruiting HRIS System.
• Responsible for all contract job bidding procedures, including job bid postings, shift preferences, changes in shift start times.
• Answering and assisting employees and agencies with employment and wage verification forms and questions.
• Communication with employees about any issues, questions, and concerns. As well, as posting notice of all communication throughout the plant.
• Answering all incoming calls for the Human Resources Department and directing employees, vendors, and public to the appropriate person or answering questions if possible.
• Administration of all employee benefits, including: Health Insurance, 401K, Company Life Insurance, Vacation.
• Conducting disciplinary or complaint investigations
• Additional Duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Four year College Degree preferred
• Five years’ experience in Human Resources
• Ability to read, write and speak English effectively
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written).
• Proficiency with database applications and administration systems, specifically Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work effectively alone and prioritize.
• Must be a highly motivated, service and team-oriented individual with an attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups and associates.
• Enthusiasm for challenge and new initiatives are prerequisites.
• Strong analytical ability
• Strong working knowledge of Human Resources Information System
• Good presentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects.