Human Resources Generalist

Human Resources Generalist

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you'll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We're committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone's empowered to be their best.

The Human Resources Generalist will be responsible for assisting in all policy, employee/labor relations, employment, and wellness/safety matters and requirements, and will work closely with other HR staff. This position is also responsible for the coordination and administration of all company benefits, including Leaves of Absence. The role supports two sites — Cleveland, OH and Cardington, OH and requires travel to the Cardington, OH location at least twice per month.

Essential Duties:

• Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments.
• Performs routine tasks required 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.
• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Oversee, administer, and coordinate all Benefits for employees. Work with Third Party Administrators or insurance carriers. Plan, oversee, and coordinate annual "Open Enrollment" effort, planning all communications, schedules, plan changes/rates among all employee groups. Assist employees with online Benefit enrollment as needed.
• Subject Matter Expert related to the Company's Retirement savings programs, inclusive but not limited to, communication, audits, and reporting. Work with Payroll to process change transactions as needed. Understand and keep pace with differences between the different Benefit plans.
• Accurately interpret and administer the Collective Bargaining Agreement in all areas, including progressive discipline, medical insurance, life insurance, Retirement savings plan, disability and Workers' Compensation, and other relevant matters pertaining to benefits, FMLA/disability leave, etc. Keep abreast of all laws or practices that may impact the same.
• Manage recruiting, interviewing, and processing candidates for full-time employment opportunities. Coordinate each interview directly with the hiring supervisor and follow up, as necessary. Assist in the orientation of newly hired employees.
• Manage New Hire Onboarding / Orientation and ensure employees are compliant with required Safety training courses.
• Follow updated written procedures/policies outlining proper handling of benefit-related matters, i.e., short-term/long-term disability, Family and Medical Leave Act requests, negotiation-related issues, employment physicals/drug screening, etc. Keep abreast of current laws and compliance requirements as they may relate to insurance/retirement savings plan issues, such as Americans with Disabilities (ADA), Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), CT Paid Leave, etc.; attend professional workshops, seminars, etc., on a regular basis. Administer Leaves of Absence in coordination with TPA.
• Utilize HRIS to track employee activity, including compensation, benefit changes/personnel changes, and other pertinent employment data to provide timely informational feedback. Organize and maintain all employee medical/Workers' Compensation files to improve both personal and departmental effectiveness, as well as developing benefits-related forms, as needed. Assist other HR staff in this regard.
• Assist with a variety of other Human Resources duties and participate in union contractual negotiations, as required.
• Interface regularly, positively, and professionally with all levels of the organization, dealing in a confidential manner with a broad scope of issues.

These are the general duties required to fulfill the Human Resources Generalist job description, not a detailed description of all the work required. New duties and responsibilities may be required to meet the changing demands of the business.

Education and Experience Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Human Resources Management, Benefit Administration, Business Administration or Social Sciences.
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant Human Resources "generalist" experience, especially regarding benefits and employee relations. Prior manufacturing experience preferred; having worked in a unionized environment preferred.

Knowledge and Skills Preferred:

• Excellent interpersonal/communication skills
• Self-starter/self-motivated/take initiative professional. Ability to work with minimal supervision and direction. Strong organizational skills, coupled with timely follow-through.
• High interest in working in a Team environment, yet confident enough to work independently.
• Strong computer literacy (PC, Windows, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, HRIS).

Working Conditions and/or Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work long hours in a sedentary position sitting, talking, looking at a computer, charts/graphs and performing repetitive motions.
• Ability to move objects and materials of at least 25lbs.
• Ability to collaborate with manufacturing team members as needed in an environment that can be noisy.
• Ability to follow safety guidelines and wear required PPE when onsite.
• Ability to occasionally work outside of standard business hours.
• Travel to Cardington, OH location two days per month.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to View email address on click.appcast.io, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.