HR Generalist

About This Role

This HR Generalist position works closely with the HR Manager to provide innovative people solutions for complex business issues, including talent development, organizational design, and strategic decision-making. The role primarily focuses on employee relations but also covers all HR components such as workforce planning, learning and development, and performance assessment processes.

Responsibilities

• Handle all aspects of employee relations, including disputes, corrective actions, and HR investigations
• Handle employer relations matters with professionalism and confidentiality
• Manage onboarding, offboarding, and employee lifecycle processes
• Coordinate new employee onboarding activities to ensure a smooth organizational transition
• Act as a point of contact for employees, addressing inquiries and resolving HR-related issues
• Assist in the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures
• Communicate collaboratively with leadership to influence, develop, implement, and manage policies, programs, and services in recruitment and retention, performance management, and employee relations
• Effectively interface with all levels of the organization to coordinate and oversee all HR-related activities
• Analyze situations and identify and forecast pertinent problems
• Evaluate realistic options to recommend/implement an appropriate course of action
• Prepare employee separation notices and related documentation and conduct exit interviews
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by management
• Support performance management processes, including goal setting, performance reviews, and development plans
• Provide guidance to employees and managers on performance-related matters
• Identify training needs and collaborate with stakeholders to design and deliver training programs
• Facilitate workshops and training sessions as necessary
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records
• Generate reports and analyze HR metrics to inform decision-making
• Stay informed about changes in labor laws and ensure the organization's compliance
• Work with legal counsel as needed to address HR-related legal matters

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in HR roles focusing on general responsibilities
• Strong knowledge of HR best practices, employment laws, and regulations
• Dependable, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Proficient in HRIS and Microsoft Office Suite

Nice to have:

• Experience within Manufacturing or Industrial environments
• Strong analytical skills and a thorough knowledge of plan designs
• Ability to understand, evaluate, and make judgments on the proposals
• Knowledge of all pertinent federal and state regulations, filing, and compliance requirements, both adopted and pending, affecting employee benefit programs, including ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, ADA, Worker's Compensation, Medicare, and Social Security and DOL requirements
• PHR certification/SHRM certification