HR Generalist

We are seeking an experienced Human Resources Generalist to administer and execute human resource programs, including compensation, benefits, employee relations, and compliance with employment laws and regulations. This role supports two sites in Cleveland, OH, and Cardington, OH, requiring travel to the Cardington location at least twice per month.

Responsibilities

• Track and document compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training and continuing education.
• Administer and execute HR programs, including compensation, benefits, leave, and performance management.
• Handle employment-related inquiries and refer complex matters to appropriate staff.
• Maintain compliance with employment laws and regulations and review policies to ensure compliance.
• Oversee and coordinate all employee benefits, including annual open enrollment and retirement savings programs.
• Interpret and administer the Collective Bargaining Agreement, including benefits and leave matters.
• Manage recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding processes for full-time employment opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with safety training courses for new hires.
• Utilize HRIS to track employee activity and maintain employee records.
• Assist with union contractual negotiations and a variety of HR duties.

Requirements

• Minimum of five years of relevant HR generalist experience, especially in benefits and employee relations.
• Experience in a manufacturing and unionized environment preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Self-motivated with strong organizational skills and ability to work independently.
• Proficiency in PC, Windows, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and HRIS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Human Resources Management, Benefit Administration, Business Administration, or Social Sciences.
• High interest in working in a team environment.

Work Environment

• Sedentary role involving long hours, repetitive motions, and occasional moving of objects up to 25 lbs.
• Collaboration with manufacturing team members in a potentially noisy environment.
• Adherence to safety guidelines, including wearing PPE.
• May require working outside of standard business hours.
• Travel to the Cardington, OH location at least twice per month.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $38.00 per hour. Individual compensation within this range will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available)
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for employee and dependents)
• Short- and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation, or Sick Leave)

Schedule

• Contract position based in Cleveland, OH.
• Fully onsite role.