HR Generalist PureGuard

As part of the centralized HR team, the Human Resource Generalist will oversee a wide variety of HR functions, with a primary focus on recruiting and retention. This person must be an approachable, knowledgeable resource for managers and employees, and help the company to successfully position itself to meet the ever-changing needs of a dynamic manufacturing facility and competitive marketplace.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Recruitment and Retention

• Responsible for recruitment strategy and recruiting of all levels at local site, direct, through temp agency and /or outside recruiters as appropriate.  
• Work with Supervisors, Leads and Managers to assess their staffing needs.
• Assess and utilize available talent and recruitment sources to execute hiring plans.
• Perform new hire orientations and oversee the on-boarding program (new hire training and initiation).
• Work with HR team and Management to continually evaluate and improve recruiting and retention strategies.
• Work with HR Team and Managers to maintain accurate job descriptions and ensure legal compliance.

Employee Relations

• Assist managers with employee issues including performance improvement plans when necessary.
• Coach managers on employee relations best practices.
• Manage employee disputes, conduct and document investigations, and implement corrective actions (with employee manager) as appropriate.
• Be an available resource for employees to help them solve employment questions and problems.
• With the HR team, work on development and implementation of corporate culture improvements.
• Administer employee recognition program as well as provide feedback and guidance to Management about how to continually engage and motivate employees.
• Ensure familiarity with our EAP offerings and ensure all managers and employees have knowledge of and access to this important resource.
• Interpret company policies and procedures for employees and ensure compliance. 

Legal and DOL Compliance

• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations. Ensure required labor law postings are up to date and posted in common areas frequented by employees such as a break area. 
• Maintain and monitor legal compliance in all aspects of Human Resources.
• Educate and assist managers with FLSA and DOL regulations to ensure organizational compliance.
• With legal, interface with Unions as appropriate.
• Manage relationship with external human resource legal counsel as necessary.

  Employee Performance Management

• Assist HR in evaluating and improving existing performance management processes and work on improving review quality and feedback process.
• Counsel and train Managers on best practices for rewarding strong performance and improving poor performance.
• Coordinate the Annual Performance Reviews for the facility with managers and employees. This includes continuous performance management throughout the year.  

  Benefits and Payroll Administration:

• Responsible for timely communication around benefits and payroll related changes, updates and questions for local site.
• Work with Corporate HR & Payroll and Benefits Analyst to resolve any questions or issues.

  Corporate Communications

• Work with senior management to ensure the appropriate verbal and written communications with employees.
• Participate in company status update meetings and or communications.

  SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

May supervise HR related administrative positions.

 
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

·        Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of five years of related HR experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

·        Current knowledge and solid understanding of best practices in the HR disciplines

·        Knowledge of federal and state employment laws

·        Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills

·        High level of service-orientation and responsiveness is essential

·        Demonstrable decision making and problem-solving abilities

·        The ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion and uphold high standards of confidentiality

·        Must possess exceptional interpersonal skills

·        Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.