Human Resources Generalist

JOB DESCRIPTION This HR Generalist provides all HR functional support for both Dallas Plant facility and DC sites which includes responsible for assisting the HR Manager with associate relations, including communication/interpretation of policies and procedures, recruitment, and onboarding of new associates, administering wage programs and creating/coordinating company events and administrative HR functions. Conduct payroll functions include weekly payroll processing for the DC facility and the plant Dallas, TX facility. Responsibilities Associate Relations Develop and maintain positive and productive organizational culture.Counsel associates and managers as needed on HR policies and best practices.Assists HR Manager (HRM) with design, administer and coordinate company functions within established budget.Participate in factory meetings and have presence on production floor for associates.Serves as a positive "Change Agent" throughout the sites. Recruitment & Onboarding Identify recruiting needs and resources.Administers jobs in ATS and post internally.Create partnerships with colleges, technical schools and other external resources.Screen, interview, coordinate interview process to ensure legal compliance.Submit recommendation/extend offer.Conduct reference checks.Ensure smooth onboarding process by coordinating new associate start with HRM, hiring manager and conducting orientation.Ensures associates' onboarding process is executed, and the associate has a good experience by assisting with email setup; Oracle and Kronos access; timeclock training and any other needs of associates as a new hire. Benefits Administration Administer Accident & Sickness plan and advise associates on FMLA.Oversee uniform program, prescriptions safety glasses program, steel toe boot reimbursement/shoe mobile programs. Compensation Processes/tracks wage progression programs, annual wage review and quarterly bonus calculations.Prepare Quarterly Performance Bonus input into payroll system. Payroll/Benefits/Office Administration Performs weekly payroll.Generate various HR reports, as necessary.Sorts and distribute hourly associate checks.Serves as site SME (Subject Matter Expert) by supporting for site leadership for timesheet processing for accurate payroll processing.Partners with leadership on payroll challenges and corrections as needed.Prepares necessary HR action requests and is responsible for all staffing Oracle and Kronos updates.Keep daily attendance log to include points, UAAs and PAAs and complete warnings when necessary.Prepare annual vacation audits and rectify any errors.Update Management Team on Hourly Associates progress and return to work date for scheduling purposes for those associates on LOA.Partners with HR with upkeep of all personnel files.Support HR Manager in maintaining Record Retention Policy. Requirements Bachelors in human resources, Psychology, Business or related field. 3 to 5 years of relevant experience as HR Generalist. Fluent in Spanish Knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations Previous experience in a generalist role Flexibility to handle multiple functions simultaneously with tight deadlines Service orientation Proficiency in Office Suite applications Benefits Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Company Provided Life Insurance Paid Time Off (PTO) Company-paid short-term and long-term disability 401(k) plans Employer-funded pension plan Tuition Reimbursement #J-18808-Ljbffr