HR Generalist

About the role

We are seeking an HR Generalist with approximately 3 years of experience who is ready to take the next step in their HR career. This role is designed for someone who is eager to grow, expand their business partnership skills, and gain broader exposure across HR disciplines while building a long-term career within Reworld.

This position offers meaningful career progression opportunities and exposure to multiple locations and business environments across the South Region. The ideal candidate is adaptable, driven, and excited by the opportunity to develop into future HR leadership or advanced HR business partner roles. Candidates must be willing to reside in the Huntsville, AL area, travel to Tulsa, OK approximately one week per month (or more as business needs require), and remain open to future relocation opportunities within Reworld’s South Region to support continued career growth and advancement.

Position Responsibilities

• Partner and coach managers on effectively engaging employees to assist in addressing and resolving people and employee relations issues
• Use data-driven HR business insights to provide solutions and recommendations to leadership
• Support recruitment efforts within the assigned facilities; partner with facility managers to assess workforce planning needs
• Attend career fairs at local agencies, universities, vocational schools, etc. to source talent for open roles with a focus on improving diversity, equity and inclusion
• Handle all administrative tasks for onboarding, new hire orientations, exit/stay interviews, including analyzing trends and developing action trackers, status change forms to ensure HRIS System accuracy
• Serve as point of contact to employees regarding payroll and benefits questions
• Responsible for employee newsletters and employee engagement events
• Aid in the development, implementation and communication of company policies and procedures
• Create an environment of positive employee relations; balance business needs with employee needs, establish trust and credibility with employees and be seen as approachable and fair

Position Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Human Resources, PHR or SPHR certification, preferred
• 3+ years of experience within Human Resources; preferably in a manufacturing environment supporting hourly and salaried workforce
• May require some travel to South Region facilities
• Strong business acumen and influencing skills
• Experience handling multiple projects simultaneously and working in an environment which requires flexibility
• Role model for safety leadership
• Self-starter who has a creative approach to implementing HR practices
• The successful candidate must have the demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with minimal supervision and to independently prioritize workload effectively
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Proficient with MS Office products
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• Strong knowledge of employment/labor law and progressive HR practices
• HRIS experience highly desirable, experience with Workday/UKG Kronos a plus

Physical Demands of the Role

• Regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, and keyboard
• Shift: Monday through Friday

Total Rewards & Compensation

• Health Care Benefits - start 1st day of employment
• Performance-based Annual Incentive Plan
• Wellness Program Incentives & Rewards
• 401(k) - match up to 7%
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Bonus

For additional information, refer to the Pay Transparency section below.

All Reworld positions require a candidate's ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role while upholding Reworld's Values, including (but not limited to) contributing to a safe and inclusive workplace, delivering results through trust, and building breakthrough capabilities.

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