HR Generalist

Responsibilities

• Staffing, including recruitment of hourly and salaried positions; employee orientation, development and training; performance review process; leave administration and job posting process.
• Utilizes and applies employee interaction practices that support continued proactive/positive employee relations and ongoing union-free status within facility.
• Coordination of employee functions, meetings, celebrations, recognition, service awards, exit interviews and training programs (including all documentation).
• Health and welfare administration including benefits open enrollment and annual compensation/benefit surveys.
• Aids in the planning and administration of HR policies and procedures; maintains compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment.
• Participates in developing department goals, objectives and systems to effect continual improvement in efficiency and services.
• Maintains Human Resource Information System records and files, including ADP EV6 and WF Manager ; provides administrative support to all HR functions.
• Assists with labor relations activities in the administration of the plant's collective bargaining agreement.
• Community relations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Human resources, and/or related business degree coursework, and minimum 1 year of experience.
• A working knowledge of FMLA, HIPAA, COBRA and DOL guidelines and familiarity with applicable federal and state laws and benefits administration is required.
• Experience in a manufacturing setting is preferred.
• The incumbent must maintain the highest level of integrity in the execution of his/her work, including handling matters requiring confidentiality.
• S/he must have demonstrated initiative, time management, project management, teamwork, and organizational skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written) are needed.