HR Generalist

About This Role

The HR Generalist is responsible for the day-to-day HR operations, covering recruitment, onboarding, performance management, employee relations, benefits administration, and policy enforcement. This role ensures compliance with employment law and supports department managers in resolving employment-related issues.

Responsibilities

• Ensure adherence to employment law, as well as compliance with FMLA, ADA, FLSA, and other applicable areas of employment law
• Assist in designing, implementing, and administering Human Resources policies and responding to inquiries related to such policies
• Work with department managers to resolve employment-related issues
• Assist with employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations
• Ensure all union reporting is accurate and timely
• Maintain records of personnel transactions such as hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, and terminations
• Process biweekly payroll and handle all items related to the payroll process
• Manage leave of absences for all employees
• Review, track, and document compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments
• Recruit, interview, and facilitate hiring for open positions
• Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law
• Regularly spend time on the Production Floor to be available to employees

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field

Nice to have:

• 3+ years of Human Resource experience
• SHRM-CP
• Experience in the Manufacturing Industry
• Confidentiality
• Ethical Practice
• Communication Proficiency
• Understanding Employment Law
• Critical Thinking
• Problem-Solving
• Interpersonal Skills
• Customer Service
• Leadership
• Self-Motivated
• Time Management
• Decision Making
• Ownership of Projects
• Accountable to Objectives
• Organizational Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products

Benefits

• PTO/ESST
• Paid holidays
• $100 individual deductible and $300 family deductible health insurance
• Vision and Dental Insurance
• 401K / Life Insurance / STD
• Paid Weekly