Human Resources Generalist

About the Role

At Great Dane, we rely on makers and we’re calling on them to join our expanding team. The Human Resources Generalist supports all functions of the Human Resources department, including staffing, HRIS, compensation/benefits, employee relations, talent management, organizational development, and training. This role is responsible for the administration of company policies, procedures, and programs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain employee-related databases and prepare and analyze reports necessary for department and company functions.
• Partner with local management to communicate HR policies, procedures, programs, and laws.
• Conduct workplace investigations for employee complaints or concerns.
• Advise managers and supervisors on progressive discipline steps and counsel on employment issues.
• Assist with monitoring employee wages and promotions.
• Process, verify, and maintain personnel-related documentation, including background checks, new hire paperwork, E-Verify, and status changes.
• Administer benefits enrollment and handle leaves of absence requests.
• Protect the interests of employees and the company in accordance with company policies and governmental laws.
• Handle full-cycle recruiting efforts: prepare job postings, place recruitment ads, screen applicants, conduct interviews and reference checks, and communicate employment offers.
• Maintain employee hardcopy files and input employee data into the HRIS database.
• Process forms related to HR activities such as new-hire, change-of-status, performance evaluations, benefits, and terminations.
• Address employee inquiries on policies, benefits, payroll, and compensation.
• Assist the HR Manager in resolving employee relations, morale, work performance, and productivity concerns.
• Manage and implement engagement committee events.
• Complete documentation for employment verifications, medical support, and unemployment claimant responses.
• Ensure adherence to employment laws, regulations, organizational procedures, and policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in human resources or industrial/organizational psychology and directly related experience, including at least two years of experience working with an HRIS; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3–5 years of progressive Human Resource experience, including employee relations and HRIS.
• PHR/SPHR certification preferred.
• Strong generalist experience.

Skills

• Strong analytical skills and ability to perform statistical analysis.
• Previous HRIS experience, including applicant tracking systems.
• Advanced experience in MS Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of recruiting, human resources, and organizational development practices and procedures.
• Ability to recruit and evaluate applicants using independent judgment and discretion.
• Understanding of administrative procedures and systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Positive attitude, high energy, enthusiasm, and attention to detail.

Travel

Up to 20% travel may be required.

Physical/Mental Requirements

The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Physical demands: Occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. Specific vision abilities include close and distance vision.
• Work environment: The noise level is usually moderate.

About Great Dane

With a history dating back to 1900, Great Dane has established itself as a leader in transportation solutions, delivering innovative products and exceptional services that help customers and employees succeed. We engineer durable and high-quality trailers and truck bodies while fostering relationships that last a lifetime.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits, including dental, vision, and medical with employer contributions.
• Retirement programs, including a Pension Plan and 401(k) with employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Paid holidays and vacation.
• Additional benefits available.