Human Resources Generalist (Kentucky)

About the role

Responsible for Human Resource duties surrounding management of employee relations, benefit administration, recruitment, onboarding and offboarding for the Kentucky location. Partners with Human Resources team to continually improve processes and utilize technology to the fullest.

Responsibilities

• Post open positions, screen, and interview candidates to gather information regarding education, experience, training, job skills and salary requirements.
• May travel to various job fairs or assist with company tours surrounding Belmark recruiting initiatives.
• Schedule and coordinate follow-up interviews with company supervisors.
• Conduct pre-employment checks for selected candidates.
• Partner with Plant Management to discuss upcoming company needs and develop sources of qualified candidates.
• Conduct new hire orientation, on-boarding and follow up interviews/check-ins.
• Administer FMLA, Short Term Disability and/or Long Term Disability leave for employees in assigned areas; collect and submit necessary paperwork.
• Informs employee, department supervisor and Payroll of all updates.
• Coincides with exit interviews and off-boarding for employees in assigned areas.
• Responsible for administration of random drug testing program at assigned location.
• Aids in enrollment and ensures appropriate paperwork is completed for eligible employees into various company benefits through HRIS and external vendors.
• Answers routine inquiries about benefits and claims processing in line with company policies.
• Aids in annual training, testing and health risk appraisals.
• Processes job changes and updates employee profiles in the HRIS. Maintains open and effective communication of changes with Payroll.
• Collaborates with HR team and cross-functionally to research and implement process and technology improvements.
• Affords assistance to corporate Human Resources to manage employee relations at the facility, including but not limited to, investigations, performance improvement planning, and employee communications.
• Attends trainings and seminars to retain knowledge of employment law and ensures adherence to legislative requirements and company policies.
• May assist with coordinating on-site employee meetings and events.
• May serve as back-up and may share job duties with other Human Resource Generalists.
• May be required to attend on-site meetings and events at corporate location in De Pere, WI.
• Completes special projects as assigned by Human Resources Manager.
• Follows all safety procedures as required by the role, and nurtures a food safety culture by adhering to all Safe Quality Foods requirements.

Requirements

• Ability to effectively utilize (writing, speaking, reading) the English language.
• Must understand people and be able to communicate and answer questions in a professional and friendly manner.
• Must be able to analyze many variables and choose the most effective course of action for the organization at any given point in time.
• Ability to give, receive and analyze information, formulate work plans, prepare written materials and articulate goals and action plans.
• Ability to operate a computer.
• Ability to operate a variety of standard office equipment.
• Must be able to resolve problem, handle conflict and make effective decisions under pressure.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Regular attendance is an essential function of the position.
• Ability to read, comprehend and follow implicit and explicit written and oral instructions.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Education as is generally acquired in four (4) years of college with a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or Business Administration.
• Four (4) years of human resources experience, preferably in manufacturing.

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to operate a computer.
• Ability to operate a variety of standard office equipment.
• Must be able to analyze many variables and choose the most effective course of action for the organization at any given point in time.
• Ability to give, receive and analyze information, formulate work plans, prepare written materials and articulate goals and action plans.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to resolve problem, handle conflict and make effective decisions under pressure.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Belmark offers a friendly working environment with a competitive benefits package for eligible employees. Our benefits include: Health, Dental, & Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, 401(k) & Profit Sharing Plan, Paid vacation, personal time & holidays, Employee Assistance Program.