Human Resources Generalist

Job Locations

US-IN-North Vernon
ID: 2026-34637
Category: Human Resources
Position Type: Full Time
Pay Type: Salaried

About the role

The Human Resources Generalist supports the Human Resources Manager with day-to-day HR leadership for the Plant Management of approximately 200+ employees at the North Vernon facility.

The address of this facility is: 1001 N. Madison Ave, North Vernon, IN 47265

Job Responsibilities

• Serves as back-up HR Manager when necessary
• Processes Unemployment Claims
• Tracks and maintains attendance records; prepares attendance notification documents
• Completes Personnel Change Notice forms
• Covers recruitment-related activities including posting/communicating open positions, screening candidates, conducting interviews, updating job descriptions, etc.
• Conducts new-hire orientation
• Process background checks and pre-employment requirements
• Completes employment verification requests
• Maintains employee personnel files
• Serves as a member of the Safety Committee
• Assists with Employee and Labor Relations issues
• Compiles data and publishes related reports including turnover, absenteeism, head count, vacation, etc.
• Compiles and reports Human Resources and Environmental, Health and Safety data
• Processes incoming and outgoing mail

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Human Resources, or a combination of education and 3-5+ years of work-related experience required
• SHRM Certification preferred
• Minimum 2 to 4+ years of Human Resources experience, preferably in an industrial setting
• Experience with Kronos, ADP or similar HRIS and Applicant Tracking Systems
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Team player with ability to build lasting productive business relationships with hourly employees, management, and peers
• Must possess a high degree of professionalism in handling confidential information
• Able to work flexible hours, including weekends when required
• Strong ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Experience working with a labor union preferred
• Strong analytical, organizational, and auditing skills required
• Critical decision maker with the ability to work independently
• Bilingual English/Spanish, required

Benefits

Comprehensive and competitive benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a variety of other well-being resources focused on mental, physical, and financial health. Specific benefits and well-being programs may vary depending on location.

We offer opportunities for advancement through skills development, formal education support, and training programs available through MyLearning. Programs include company and industry training curricula, support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program (Non-Union), and a Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization.

Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all aspects of the application process and employment. We are committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment and offering comprehensive benefits to support employee well-being.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.