HR Generalist/Payroll Specialist

Position Summary

Morbark LLC located in Winn, Michigan is looking for a senior level HR Generalist. Morbark LLC offers competitive compensation and a variety of benefits including: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401k Plan with company match, Profit Sharing, Paid Vacation and Sick time, Paid Holidays, and Tuition reimbursement.

Essential Functions Of The Job

• Ensure employee programs and procedures comply with Alamo Group, local, state, and federal requirements.
• Serve as a human resources business partner to the HR Manager to ensure consistent and appropriate application of company policies and procedures.
• Advise on performance management, coaching, conflict resolution, disciplinary action, and terminations to include strategies and tactics to promote productive employee relations.
• Lead and implement initiatives to attract, recruit, motivate and retain employees, to include fostering employee engagement that supports achievement of company strategic goals.
• Serve as an advocate for professional and positive relations for all employees.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities (KSA’s)

• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership techniques, and coordination of people and resources.
• Knowledgeable in payroll and HRIS systems required; experience with ADP system preferred.
• Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and agency rules pertaining to employee and labor relations, workers compensation, OSHA, FMLA, AAP, OFCCP, U.S. immigration regulations, and other human resources programs.
• Knowledge of U.S. labor laws associated with the NLRB and EEOC, with demonstrated ability to support a non-organized manufacturing work environment through positive employee relations practices.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with diverse work groups at all levels of the organization.
• Able to plan, organize, and prioritize work while demonstrating flexibility to adapt to shifting priorities.
• Working knowledge in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Able to work extended hours as needed to complete assignments.
• Demonstrated ability to exhibit and model Alamo Group's Core Competencies: Leading Change/Change Management - Balance change and continually strive to improve business performance, Leading People/Teamwork - Design and implement strategies that maximize employee's potential and foster high ethical standards, Communication - Explain, advocate and express facts and ideas in a convincing manner and negotiate with individuals and groups, Business Acumen - Understand and interpret business metrics and utilize latest business strategies to focus on outcomes and create opportunities for success, Results Driven/Process - Make timely and effective decisions and produce results through planning and implementation of processes, systems, and programs, stressing accountability and continuous improvement.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Management or a related field, or equivalent experience required.
• 5 or more years of Human Resources experience at the Exempt level required.
• 5 or more years’ experience in a Manufacturing operation is preferred.
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification desired.