About This Role
An HR Generalist with Universal Industries, Inc. will join the HR Team to handle a variety of human resources functions. This role is ideal for an experienced, energetic, and collaborative professional who can manage recruiting, benefits administration, employee relations, performance management, onboarding, and employment law compliance.
Responsibilities
- Review, track, and document compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments
- Recruit, interview, and facilitate the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions
- Collaborate with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings
- Conduct or acquire background checks and employee eligibility verifications
- Implement new hire orientation and employee recognition programs
- Perform routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development
- Handle employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff
- Attend and participate in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations
- Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices
- Review policies and practices to maintain compliance
- Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills
- Excellent organizational skills and strict attention to detail
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
- Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality
- Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
- Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization's HRIS and talent management systems
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times
- Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities
Nice to have:
- Associate's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field
- At least two years of human resource management experience
- SHRM-CP and knowledge of Union Associations
About the Company
Universal Industries, Inc. is a manufacturer of bulk material handling equipment.
