Human Resources Generalist

Job Title: Human Resources Generalist

Department: Human Resources

Reports To: Sr. HR Manager

FLSA Status: Exempt

Travel: Up to 25%

Job Summary

The Human Resources Generalist role is responsible for the day-to-day administrative assistance and support to multiple sites. The HRG supports a broad range of human resources functions including full-cycle recruiting and talent acquisition, new hire orientation and on-boarding, and maintaining accuracy of employee data and personnel records in the HRIS and SharePoint. The HRG will maintain confidentiality to protect all human resources information. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Recruits, interviews, and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings. 
• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the Sr. HRM.  
• Contact and coordinate temporary personnel with designated employment agencies.  
• Conducts or acquires background checks and employee eligibility verifications. 
• Implements new hire orientation and on-boarding processes, collaborates with hiring manager during the 30-60-90 Day process and ensures a positive experience for new team members.  
• Ensure all onboarding and new hire documents are completed and returned, including Form I-9 and E-Verify verifications. 
• Maintain compliance with HR record-keeping and hiring practice including employee files. Process team member transitions. 
• Run monthly reports and/or perform audits in HRIS, as requested. 
• Engage with the Sr. HRM in various community events and initiatives to build an employment brand. 
• Assist team members in the benefits enrollment process, employee self-serve, and other HRIS employee related tasks. 
• Under the direction of the Sr. HRM, administer training program, and ensure completion of required training in a timely manner. 
• Assist Sr. HRM with career developmental goals, succession planning, tuition reimbursement, etc. 
• Respond to inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs, including properly escalating issues to Sr. HRM. 
• Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations. 
• Promotes safety through interactions with associates. 
• Performs administrative duties for multiple locations as directed. 
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and modern technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law. 
• Partner with all team members to create a positive work environment and culture.  
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education Requirement/Work Experience

• High School Diploma required, associate or bachelor’s degree preferred. 
• At least two years of experience within human resources is required. Experience in other HR functions, including payroll processing will be considered.  
• Experience with recruiting hourly and salary level positions. 
• Experience in manufacturing environment preferred. 
• To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies: 
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.  
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills. 
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality. 
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate. 
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, TEAMS) or related software.  
• Proficiency with social media and communication platforms.  
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS and talent management systems. 
• Manufacturing industry experience preferred.

Core Values 

Our core values define how we work and what we expect from every associate. The ideal candidate will consistently demonstrate these values in performing the responsibilities of this role. Each core value represents essential behaviors and competencies aligned with the duties and qualifications of the position.

Accountability – We take full responsibility for our actions and outcomes, ensuring transparency and trust with our stakeholders, customers, associates, and the environment. Competencies: Problem Solving, Decision Making, Planning & Organizing, Resilience, Time Management/Prioritization and Learning Agility

Innovation – We champion creativity and collaboration, continually striving to deliver groundbreaking solutions that transform our industry and exceed expectations. Competencies: Creativity & Curiosity, Continuous Improvement, Vision & Strategic Thinking, and Collaboration & Teamwork

Integrity – We uphold the highest ethical standards of honesty, transparency, and ethical behavior in every decision and action, fostering trust at all levels in our organization. Competencies: Honesty, Consistency & Dependability and Commitment to Excellence

Adaptability – We embrace change agility and resilience, staying flexible and proactive in a constantly evolving world. Competencies: Communication, Results Oriented and Flexibility

Caring – We prioritize the well-being of our people, communities, and business partners, recognizing that their success and happiness are vital to our own. Competencies: Organizational Savvy, Risk Management, Compliance, Diversity, and Empathy

Passion – We are driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence, demonstrating determination to succeed while maintaining humility and respect for others. Competencies: Commitment, Persistence & Tenacity, Humility and Respect

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must frequently lift and carry up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk on concrete. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, bend or twist. The employee is occasionally required to push, pull, and/or move materials. 

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment is typical of most manufacturing environments. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high level with ear protection required.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by those assigned to a particular position. This document in no way states or implies that this is as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required and personnel may be required to perform duties outside their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. The Company reserves the right to change, modify, amend, add to or delete from, any section of this document as it deems, in its judgment, to be proper.