Human Resources Generalist
About the role
GAST Manufacturing is a business unit of IDEX Corporation, specializing in the design and manufacturing of quality air-moving products. We serve various industries including industrial manufacturing, healthcare, and environmental cleanup.
Responsibilities
- Support the recruitment process to include job posting, interview coordination, and the onboarding (including background check and health screens) and welcoming of new employees.
- Provide employee support and customer care for payroll, Workday, benefits and general employee relations questions.
- Maintain employee data in HRIS, ensuring data integrity.
- Process workflows, data changes and updates with accuracy and on a timely basis.
- Maintain employee records of training, coaching and discipline in the appropriate system and programs, including attendance management.
- Work with Corporate Payroll on assigned payroll processes bi-weekly.
- Work with HR Manager and Finance to resolve any employee pay issues.
- Cook up and support training events and employee celebrations, including communication, meal coordination and scheduling of events.
- Aid in the administration of worker’s compensation, disability and unemployment claims.
- Maintain, prepare, and audit reports including headcount, turnover, learning and engagement and other key metrics, as required.
- Collaborate with the HR Team to support the annual engagement survey, data analysis and action plans.
- Assist with other job duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Or Equivalencies
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Business Administration, Human Resources, or a closely related field.
- 5 years in a Human Resources role or a combination of education and experience.
- Ability to effectively communicate, deliver on promises, and drive collaboration with employees at all levels of the organization.
- Experience with recruiting, developing, and retaining talent.
- Experience with processing payroll from time dollars as well as timely and accurately.
- Previous experience with HR reporting, compliance reporting, etc. preferred.
- Data integrity is high and processes are completed timely.
- Front facing with employees, able to gain their trust and confidence.
- Ability to support and encourage a culture of trust, inclusion, and belonging.
- Performs at high level of discretion, empathy and compassion.
- Communicates efficiently and effectively.
- Proficient with Workday or similar HRIS system; Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Team); Dimensions (Formerly Kronos).
- Experience with Workday and Dimensions preferred.
Physical/Mental/Environmental Requirements
- Must be able to reliably commute to Benton Harbor, MI.
- Prolonged sitting and heavy computer use daily.
- Frequent typing, data entry, and monitor viewing.
- Constant face-to-face, phone, and virtual collaboration.
- Occasional light lifting up to 15 pounds.
- Standard 40-hour work week with rare local travel.
Benefits
GAST Manufacturing, a Unit of IDEX Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to workforce diversity.
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Job Family: Human Resources
Business Unit: Gast