Human Resources Generalist

HR Generalist

Nervous about your next move? Don't be here! If working as a team is critical to you, you have found your next position! They believe in cross training and backing each other up. Don't like the turnover in your field? The Site HR Lead at this location, who you will report to, has been with the company for NINE years! Enjoying what you do is critical, and if you enjoy being an HR Generalist and supporting your employees, this will be the perfect match! Scared of a long hiring process...not at this employer; they can make quick decisions. Isn't it time to take the next step in your career?

Why work for this organization:

• Company supplies a diverse product line to multiple industries
• This role serves as the backup to the Site HR Lead
• Excellent benefits, including 401K, profit sharing and bonus potential
• No layoffs in the last 20 years
• Fast-paced work environment that enjoys working together as a team and backing up each other
• Opportunity for advancement
• This is a new position due to a promotion of a long-term employee who is on site to assist with the training and development of this position
• Want to live in the Kansas City area, there is relocation available for this position
• Free stuff - monthly and quarterly product giveaways

The HR Generalist will report to the Site HR Lead and be responsible for day-to-day generalist activities that will include heavy employee relations. The HR Generalist is responsible for the following duties:

• Promote a safe working culture by supporting facility safety requirements
• Operate as a true HR generalist, assisting with employee relations, orientation, FMLA, benefits administration, etc.
• Supply HR assistance and support for the plant
• Support positive employee relation efforts and complete HR investigations as needed
• Maintain staffing partner relationships related to hourly and salary staffing; work with the HR Administrator to monitor hiring
• Assist operations staff with PIPs, suspensions, exit interviews and terminations
• Champion the unemployment process for the plant
• Coach and mentor supervisors to complete HR functions in a timely and professional manner
• Complete data entry and HR functions in the company HRIS system
• Support the internal bidding process
• Participate in recruitment efforts, including participating in interviews and making hiring recommendations
• Cross train as the backup for payroll and timekeeping
• Assist with new hire orientation, including willingness to perform orientation processes
• Develop and implement plant training topics
• Support off-shift production in a 24/7 operating environment by being flexible to visit off shifts on a regular basis
• Review HR metrics and KPIs and offer recommendations for improvements
• Other duties as assigned

Medical benefits are available day one of employment. Other benefits include paid holidays, vacation, tuition reimbursement, excellent 401K with a 100% match up to 5%, profit sharing and bonus potential!

Requirements for the HR Generalist:

• Bachelor’s degree, ideally in a Human Resources related field
• At least five years in a similar HR Generalist position, manufacturing or distribution experience is highly preferred
• Experience supporting HR functions for a minimum of 75-100 people
• Diverse human resources background
• Employee relations experience, including experience with employee termination, discipline, orientation, benefits, etc.
• Experience working with an HRIS system
• Microsoft Office, including strong MS Excel skills

Skills preferred but not required:

• Large workforce experience
• MBA
• Non-union workforce
• SHRM certification
• Candidates are preferred to be local to the Belton, MO area; a sign-on bonus is available to regional candidates meeting the requirements that would need to move closer.