Human Resources Generalist

About the role

Provides recruitment and staffing strategy and support for exempt and non-exempt positions. Acts as a liaison and coach between employees and management to resolve employee relations issues. Interprets and applies Human Resource policies consistently among the workforce.

Responsibilities

• Provide employee relations support to local management to include appropriate counseling, guidance, and employment termination when necessary.
• Serve as the daily contact for the local site management and staff to handle employee relations issues, including benefits issues, compensation issues, organizational development or general employment concerns.
• Conduct investigative interviews when employee complaints arise (i.e. sexual harassment or discrimination). Evaluate information gathered and determine the best course of action from a business, ethical and legal compliance standpoint. Follows through with the most appropriate action and follow up with original complainant.
• Coordinate temporary staffing needs and maintain relationship with appropriate recruiting agencies.
• Manage the recruitment process and costs for all open headcount positions at the local site.
• Create and maintain innovative recruitment strategies.
• Attend local job fairs.
• Generate Hire Requisitions as needed.
• Generate internal job posting and manage the response process.
• Post open positions externally with the most appropriate resource.
• Manage the interview process, coordinating interviews with external candidates and internal hiring panel.
• Utilize behavioral interviewing skills to screen potential candidates.
• Advise hiring panel on final job offer decision.
• Extend employment offers and process appropriate paperwork for selected candidate.
• Conduct new employee orientation, including distribution of new hire paperwork, employee handbooks, and benefits materials to local site staff.
• Conduct exit interviews and investigate key issues or concerns.
• Facilitate and support the performance review process semi-annually and annually.
• Keep organizational charts and job descriptions updated.
• Plan and execute employee engagement events.
• May represent FK at Unemployment Insurance, Workers Compensation and other such hearings.
• Conduct training programs, develop and deliver presentations.
• Perform additional duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Three to five+ years of strong HR Generalist experience and a four‑year degree are required.
• Excellent communication skills and proficiency in Windows applications; understanding of HRIS systems (preferably Workday).
• Solid understanding of labor law and previous recruitment experience.
• Ability to effectively speak, read, write, and understand English to perform essential functions, including independently understanding policies, procedures, training materials, and workplace communications written in English due to the heavily regulated work environment.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with company contributions
• Paid vacation, holiday and personal days
• Employee assistance program
• Health benefits: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability coverage
• Wellness program

Pay

Salary range: $70,000‑$90,000 annually. Final pay determinations will depend on factors such as experience level, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities.