Human Resources Generalist

About the role

Reporting to the Plant Human Resources Business Partner, the HR Generalist provides leadership and administrative support to the plant operations team. The HR Generalist supports all business functions to drive and attain the desired business goals for Refresco North America. This position supports our all hourly and exempt level employees in the manufacturing plant.

Responsibilities

• Ensure comprehensive understanding of and adherence to all HR policies and procedures as well as employment law.
• Interpreting, assisting and advising employees and managers regarding; leave management, benefit administration, and HR procedures and policies within the specified guidelines.
• Maintain employee confidence and protect operations by keeping Human Resource information confidential.
• Aid HRBP on tasks related to exempt level and hourly recruitment process and employment strategies to meet human resources requirements.
• Lead the annual performance review process for hourly employees.
• Partner with department managers on the annual merit process for all hourly employees.
• Lead the administrative compliance training for all employees as it relates to EHS, Food Safety and HR compliance.
• Prepare for and participate in local career fairs and hiring events.
• Facilitate training to plant leaders as needed.
• In partnership with HRBP organize community events.
• Support the plant leadership teams with plant retention strategy, labor market analysis, and EHS activities.
• Support HRBP with all labor or employee relations meetings or investigations as needed.
• Resolve basic to complex problems by leveraging business / HR knowledge and client relationships.
• Work with and network with HR colleagues across all locations to ensure sharing of best practices.
• In partnership with Plant leaders, lead and organize all employee engagement events.
• Maintain and track HR data and metrics.
• Other projects or duties as assigned by the HRBP.

Requirements

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and HRIS.
• Strong organization and communication skills, ability to multi-task while paying attention to detail and working in a high volume, fast paced environment.
• Demonstrated professional success payroll administration, recruitment and employee relations.
• Ability to speak effectively interact with all levels of management.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and coordinate activities to meet specific deadlines.
• Ability to interpret the company’s policies and procedures to management and hourly employees.
• Competencies: Communication, Data Literacy, Problem Solving and Decision Making, Coaching and Conflict Management, Relationship Building.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of HR Generalist or HR Management experience required.
• HR experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or related field preferred.
• Professional Human Resource Certification (PHR) or Society Human Resource Management (SHRM) Certification preferred.
• Proficient MS Office programs; must have intermediate MS Excel skills.
• Experience with applicant tracking systems and other HRIS applications required.