HR Generalist

Key Responsibilities and Deliverables

• Manage all aspects of talent and culture in the location; partner closely with the plant manager and leadership team to ensure a safe and engaged workforce.
• Work with Plant Manager to determine plant level staffing; participate/coordinate recruitment efforts for exempt, non-exempt, and temporary workers.
• Recruit for all hourly roles in the plant and manage all temp labor.
• Partners primarily with Plant Manager as well as other leaders to assess, respond and escalate employee issues as needed to ensure appropriate resolution.
• Complete onboarding of new employees including follow-up to ensure assimilation and engagement.
• Communicate benefit changes to employees.
• Cook workers Compensation as required.
• Complete required paperwork as needed to effect employment-related changes (hiring, termination, role changes, compensation changes).
• Complete wage studies for hourly workers as needed and make recommendations regarding adjustments to maintain market competitiveness.
• Maintain a positive employee relations culture with focus on building strong communications between supervisors and team members.
• Maintain records and prepare documentation to maintain governmental and legal compliance.
• Ensure compliance with all Federal, State, and local employment laws.
• Aids in the delivery of effective EHS training to supervisors and employees.
• Participate in safety audits of operations to identify potential hazardous conditions.
• Participate in the implementation of safety guidelines and related health and safety communications and educational information.

Experience & Skills

• At least 3 years of HR Generalist experience required.
• Associate’s degree required, bachelor’s degree a plus. Combination of education and skills will be considered.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Flexibility to work across shifts to cover a 24/7 manufacturing environment.
• Manufacturing industry experience preferred.
• Requires ability to wear personal protective equipment and walk the manufacturing floor for face-to-face employee interactions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to all organization levels.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to respond quickly and efficiently in emergency situations exercising a calm approach.
• Proactive approach; shows ownership and drive.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to deescalate situations and help manage conflict.
• Strong computer skills; intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.