Associate HR Generalist

About the role

The Associate HR Generalist provides strategic and operational support to employees and leaders, focusing on employee relations. Key responsibilities include supporting day-to-day employee relations, conducting workplace investigations, assisting with disciplinary actions, maintaining employee records, and interfacing with payroll and the Disability COE.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day employee relations support for an assigned Decatur Plant Operations, focusing on improving culture, employee experience, and retention.
• Develop and maintain a strong connection to the “pulse” of employees through a balanced plant floor presence; proactively identify and address opportunities for improvement.
• Establish and promote a cooperative, collaborative work environment between management and employees through the consistent use of positive climate-setting strategies and practices.
• Partner with the Senior HR Manager to steer and/or coordinate employee engagement and training events, including roundtables and recognition activities.
• Support the Plant Communications plan and processes to ensure open and ongoing communication to the plant (e.g., meetings, memos, newsletters, roundtables).
• Update and maintain plant communication channels to ensure accurate and timely communication of company benefits, policies, safety information, and general news.
• Advise and counsel managers on company policies, regulatory requirements, and other work-related documentation to ensure consistent and compliant application.
• Manage internal movement and job postings in accordance with company policies, procedures, and the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Conduct or support workplace investigations and assist in grievance resolution, ensuring timely, thorough, and fair outcomes.
• Afford assistance with the administration of disciplinary action, ensuring consistency, fairness, and compliance with company policies and the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Maintain employee records and files, as well as documentation related to the HR function, in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations; ensure confidentiality and security of information.
• Interface with payroll regarding unemployment agency matters.
• Support and/or lead HR and employee relations projects as assigned, contributing to continuous improvement of HR processes and programs.

Requirements

Minimum qualifications include 2 years of experience in Human Resources, demonstrated team player, excellent and highly effective interpersonal & communication skills, exceptional computer skills (Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel), ability to work periodically on 2nd shift, 3rd shift, or Saturdays, and a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college. Preferred qualifications include 2 years of HR experience within a manufacturing environment, experience within manufacturing, distribution, or manufacturing support environment, high level of customer focus with an exceptional track record in meeting customer needs, proven analytical and problem-solving skills, detail-oriented with an excellent work ethic and a proven “can-do” attitude.

Qualifications

Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation. Must be able to work occasional weekends and/or evenings.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Exceptional computer skills: Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Ability to work on 2nd shift, 3rd shift, or Saturdays
• Bilingual (preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college (preferred)
• 2 years of HR experience within a manufacturing environment (preferred)
• Experience within manufacturing, distribution, or manufacturing support environment (preferred)
• High level of customer focus with an exceptional track record in meeting customer needs (preferred)
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills (preferred)
• Detail-oriented with an excellent work ethic and a proven “can-do” attitude (preferred)

Benefits

GE Appliances offers competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more. Details can be found in the Employee Handbook.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

This position is full-time and works a standard 40-hour week. Occasional overtime may be required.