HUMAN RESOURCES GENERALIST

Summary

A Human Resources Generalist is needed to support HR policies, procedures, and programs for the Upper Mid-West Region. The role requires a dynamic and thoughtful business partner with a collaborative style, supporting employees and managers, handling recruitment, onboarding/offboarding, and various employee relations issues.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides advice and assistance to employees and managers on HR policies, programs, and procedures.
• Solves HR inquiries or escalates to the appropriate individual depending on severity.
• Oversees Recruitment process including negotiating offers, writing and distributing offer letters, and initiating drug / background screens; works with Talent Acquisition team.
• Facilitates onboarding and offboarding, including managing logistics with appropriate teams (e.g., Payroll, IT, Safety, L&D) and assists with exit process.
• Facilitates proper employee documentation and records in HR systems, compiling reports as needed.
• Aids in and handles various employee relations issues and disciplinary action.
• Maintains bi-weekly payroll content (e.g., approving timecards in timekeeping system, uploading appropriate payroll related forms, and approving ADP registers for submission).
• Maintains benefits including processing qualifying life events, conducting annual Open Enrollment meetings, and assisting employees as needed.
• Supports worker’s comp injuries and filing claims with insurance company.
• Reviews and approves leaves; maintains FMLA compliance including employee notification, certification, and review of applications for approval; monitors approved leave hours.
• Works with DOT Compliance Manager to ensure DOT compliance for employees.
• Supports the HR Manager with special projects as needed.
• Interacts with various departments such as Payroll, Safety, Accounting, Operations, Sales, etc.
• Ensures compliance with all governmental rules and regulations.

Required Skills And Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology or other related field.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in an HR Generalist or similar role.
• Experience working with HR information systems, ADP a plus.
• Demonstrated skills with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Teams).
• Ability to successfully multi-task.
• Knowledge of laws and regulations, multi-state preferred.
• Ability to evaluate the entirety of situations fully and logically before making a decision.
• Ability to retain knowledge easily and be adaptable as situations evolve.
• Ability to communicate well and professionally through both verbal and written communications.
• Personality and ability to interact with people on all levels of the organization in a professional manner.
• Create an environment of positive employee relations, keeping confidentiality, establishing trust and credibility, and be seen by employees and managers as approachable and fair.

Other Skills And Qualifications

• SHRM-CP or PHR certification or currently pursuing a certification, a plus.
• Previous experience within a manufacturing or industrial setting, a plus.

Working Conditions

• Majority of work is performed in an office setting.
• Work as scheduled with punctual attendance 8:00 am-5:00 pm, Monday-Friday plus any additional hours/days necessary in order to meet business demands.
• Must be able to work in and mitigate high tension situations.
• Able to lift up to 20 lbs.
• Able to travel up to 10-15% as needed.

Benefits

• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Competitive Health Care including Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Company paid health and wellness programs
• Paid Vacation, Sick and Holidays
• STD/LTDT
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Partner Discounts