Human Resources Generalist

Human Resources Generalist

The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for supporting the Human Resources Manager with day-to-day HR leadership to Plant Management of ~200+ employees at our North Vernon facility. The address of this facility is: 1001 N. Madison Ave, North Vernon, IN 47265.

Job Responsibilities:

• Serves as back-up HR Manager when necessary
• Processes Unemployment Claims
• Tracks and maintains attendance records; prepares attendance notification documents
• Completes Personnel Change Notice forms
• Coordinates and assists in all recruitment-related activities including, but not limited to; posting/communicating open positions, screening candidates, conducting interviews, updating job descriptions, etc.
• Conducts new-hire orientation
• Process background checks and pre-employment requirements
• Completes employment verification requests
• Maintains employee personnel files
• Serves as a member of the Safety Committee
• Assists with Employee and Labor Relations issues
• Compiles data and publishes related reports including turnover, absenteeism, head count, vacation, etc.
• Compiles and reports Human Resources and Environmental, Health and Safety data
• Processes incoming and outgoing mail

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Human Resources, or a combination of education and 3-5+ years of work-related experience required
• SHRM Certification preferred
• Minimum 2 to 4+ years of Human Resources experience, preferably in an industrial setting
• Experience with Kronos, ADP or similar HRIS and Applicant Tracking Systems
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Team player with ability to build lasting productive business relationships with hourly employees, management, and peers
• Must possess a high degree of professionalism in handling confidential information
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends when required
• Strong ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Experience working with a labor union preferred
• Strong analytical, organizational, and auditing skills required
• Critical decision maker with the ability to work independently
• Bilingual English/Spanish, required

Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Any individual who, because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company's application process should contact View email address on click.appcast.io.