Human Resources Generalist

Summary 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. Human Resources Generalist 3.1 3.1 out of 5 stars Wapakoneta, OH Washington Penn 70 reviews Summary 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.