Human Resources Generalist

Provides Human Resource support in the areas of Benefits Administration, Recruitment and Retention, and Employee Relations, as well as special projects as directed for a manufacturing operation.  Serves as back-up for other HR team members as needed.   

Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Performs routine tasks to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development  

• Monitors and updates employee attendance tracking system  

• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the  appropriate staff  

• Attends and  participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations  

• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to  maintain compliance  

• Provides support in benefits administration for Health and Welfare Benefit Plans including Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA, COBRA, Life, Disability, FMLA and Telemedicine  

• Performs corrections and employee status changes as needed in HRIS systems  

• Supports HR staff to recruit, interview, and facilitate the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings  

• Assists in the New Hire and Onboarding of new hires  

• Tracks work related injuries, submits Workers Compensation initial claims, supports in recording of OSHA logs and works with supervisors to monitor return-to-work programs  

• Monitors all FMLA and Disability claims for domestic locations with vendor and location HR staff  

• Completes special projects as directed  

• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and  new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law  

Required  Experience,  Education,  Skills, and  Abilities   for Consideration as a Candidate :  

• Strongly preferred-  Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources , Business Administration, or related field or proven equivalent experience  

• At least three years of human resource management experience  .  

• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.  

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred  

• SHRM-CP Certification a plus  

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.  

• Ability to prioritize tasks and  to delegate them when  appropriate .  

• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.  

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.  

• Working knowledge of HRIS  

• Exceptional organizational skills and detail orientation  

• Ability to  maintain confidentiality and act as a trusted member of the HR Staff  

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.  

• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.  

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.  

• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.