Generalist, HR

The purpose of this position is to lead Human Resources practices and objectives that will provide an employee-oriented, high performance culture that emphasizes safety, quality and productivity, and facilitate recruitment and ongoing development of a superior workforce. This position reports to the Human Resources Manager. Safety Follows plant safety procedures and guidelinesInforms supervisor of safety issues; reports any workplace injury or incident immediatelySupport company Food Safety efforts through commitment and compliance to SQF standard practices and policiesFollow plant quality practices including Good Manufacturing Practices, or GMP’s Responsibilities Maintains effective positive communication with staff at all levels of the organization, including interaction with upper level managementParticipate in plant safety committee meetingsCoordinate annual hearing testing, safety shoe vendor, and other proactive safety measuresMaintain Plant OSHA logAdminister worker’s compensation and OSHA programs and ensure compliance with state/federal mandated lawsOversee the preparation and distribution of requisitions, job postings and external advertising/recruitingDevelop recruiting plans, create job descriptions, screen & interview applicantsPlans and conducts orientation and on-boarding for new employees (direct hires and temporary conversions) and ensures effective OBT programs are in placeLiaison between temporary agencies and operationsAssists supervisors and managers with workforce planningResponds to inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programsPrepare & distribute employee communicationAdvises management in appropriate resolution of employee relations issuesCompletes investigations, reports and recommendations on employee relations issuesOversees employee records and processes related to employment, leaves of absences, unemployment and workers' compensationMaintains knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations and ensures complianceAdministers exit procedures for separating employees and ensures all terminations are handled appropriatelyAdminister leadership training programs and facilitate workshopsCoaches supervisors on employee relations issues and performance documentation processesCoordinates employee culture building events and recognition programs to support retention & engagementPrepares regular and ad hoc reports; as management team requestsHandles phone inquiries and correspondence for the Human Resources departmentOversee FMLA, STD/LTD, ADA, and Personal Leave of Absence claims While performing the duties of this position, the employee’s work is performed in a typical interior/office work environment. Employee is expected to maintain an organized work area and contribute to the overall decorum of a professional setting. A minimal amount of work will require exposure to the manufacturing facility. Employee is expected to be familiar and in compliance with all plant safety and cleanliness (GMP) regulations. Work days are generally Monday through Friday; however, the employee is expected to work additional, including weekend hours as required fulfilling job duties.