Job Description

The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for performing the complete scope of HR related duties in the following functional areas: benefits administration, employee relations, training, performance management, onboarding, policy implementation, recruitment/employment, affirmative action, and employment law compliance.

This position has dotted line responsibility to Plant Manager, Talent Manager and Training and Development Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Administers human resource plans and procedures for all facility personnel.
• Communicates, explains and manages personnel policies and procedures.
• Participates with the HR Director and Plant Management in developing department goals, objectives, and systems for the facility.
• Adds new employees to HRIS system.
• Maintains employee records.
• Follows employment requisition process.
• Works closely with the Talent Manager to develop staffing strategies and leads the hiring process at the facility.
• Manages FMLA cases.
• Manages short term and long-term disability cases.
• Posts open positions internally and externally, reviews resume’s, schedules interviews and completes reference checks.
• Assists Talent Manager with job fairs, career fairs and college recruiting as requested.
• Creates announcements for new hires.
• Conducts new employee onboarding.
• Conducts new employee orientations.
• Conducts training for new employees.
• Process employee change requests, including payroll change of status and forwards this information to the Global Manager of Benefits and Compensation.
• Implements employee rewards and recognition.
• Works with the Training and Development Manager to prepare an annual training plan for the facility.
• Facilitates training as necessary or sources outside training resources as necessary.
• Implements employee recognition program.
• Is a member of the Wellness Committee and facilitates wellness activities in the facility
• Reviews retention with Plant Manager and Talent Manager and develops plans to increase retention as needed.
• Presents offers of employment and schedules necessary background, physical testing and drug testing.
• Communicates benefit information to employees during onboarding and enters employees into the benefit management system.
• Communicates directly with Global Manager of Benefits and Compensation regarding employee issues regarding benefits.
• Handles employee relations as needed.
• Communicates with WPP HR Director regarding terminations or resignations. Gets counseling and guidance on terminations.
• Terminates employees from HR and other systems at end of employment.
• Conducts exit interviews.
• Participates in administrative staff meetings and attends other meetings as designated.
• Maintains human resource information system and keeps employee files up to date and accurate.
• Develops a time and attendance process for the facility, trains Supervisors on the process and monitors the process weekly in ensure that payroll information is timely to payroll departments.
• Maintains compliance with federal and state regulations concerning employment.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Recommended Qualifications

• BA in HR or related field
• At least 5 years of experience in HR in a manufacturing environment
• Experience supporting a unionized workforce a plus
• Experience working with HR technology
• Teamwork
• Resourceful
• Communicates effectively with employees and management
• Process organized
• Excellent written skills
• Show attention to detail
• Results oriented
• Strong collaborator
• Able to travel

Working Conditions

• Office and Manufacturing Environment

Responsibility for Safety, Health & Environmental

• Individual is expected to perform job duties safely and in compliance with documentation outlined in the Safety, Health & Environmental system.

Quality

• Individual is expected to perform job duties in compliance with defined management system requirements.