Human Resources Generalist

HR GeneralistThe HR Generalist is responsible for completing Human Resource activities and projects to support all ACC employees and management. He/she will maintain and improve functions such as employee compensation / benefits, recruitment, development, retention, personnel policies and regulatory compliance.Essential FunctionsPartners with employees and management to communicate various Human Resources policies, procedures, laws, standards and government regulations.Provide benefit orientations, open and ongoing enrollments. Process and maintain all status reports and pay changes accurately.Ensures the accuracy and processes bi-weekly payroll as well as all payroll reporting.Maintains HRIS data and records.Prepare and maintain employee files, assuring accuracy, compliance and confidentiality.Recruits for all exempt, non-exempt personnel, interns, and temporary employees.Writes, places, and monitors job descriptions/postings and associated advertisements. Act as liaison with area employment agencies (including temporary agencies).Reviews applications, screens, and interviews job applicants to match experience with specific job-related requirements. Performs and documents background and reference investigation.Partners with HR Manager to complete all New Hire Onboarding and New Hire Orientations.Prepares and maintains bi-weekly employee listings, new hire, absentee reports, as well as, updating company organization charts, employee/phone directory and other requested reports as needed.Partners with HR Manager to facilitate and provide training for workforce. Responsible for maintaining Learning Module in Master Control (ACC's LMS system): new course creation, existing course management, job curriculums, employee training folders, etc. based on feedback of the functional manager.Partners with HR Manager to facilitate ACC's Focus Group program as a part of annual Culture Survey. Helps to facilitate ideas between Group Leaders and employees to further drive scores up.Partners with Environmental, Health, & Safety Coordinator to champion an environment of safety and security by actively participating in the Safety Team.Maintains and coordinates employee recognition programs. Oversees special events for staff by coordinating committees, schedules and staying within budget.Works in the company's Integrated Management System context, in accordance with its procedures and requirements.Performs annual audits on HRIS and manual systems.Performs other duties as assignedSupervisory ResponsibilityNoneWork EnvironmentThis job operates in both an office environment and a manufacturing environment. The role routinely uses standard office equipment, such as computes, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. The individual will be required to adhere to safety policies and procedures on the manufacturing floor.Physical DemandsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 lbs and occasionally lift and or move up to 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.Position Type/Expected Hours of WorkThis is a full-time position, Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm, with additional hours as business needs necessitate.TravelLimited to no travel is required for this position.EducationBachelor's degree in Business, Legal or Human Resources Management required.Professional certification of PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP strongly preferred.CompetenciesPersonal accountabilityLeadershipIndependent thinkingStrong organization and planning abilitiesAnalyticalProblem solvingCommunicationAttention to detailSkillsA minimum of five years of experience in Human Resources field, with a minimum of two years of experience in a manufacturing setting.Applied knowledge of principles and practices of HR administration, preferably in a manufacturing environment.Must be current on all employment laws, regulations and requirements.Proficient in HRIS, Microsoft Office and SAP preferred.The ability to research and analyze various types of data/information, including the ability to provide succinct evaluation and reporting.Must have the ability to make recommendations to effectively resolve problems or issues, by using judgment that is consistent with standards, best practices, and federal and state employment law.Strong ability to organize and prioritize work to consistently meet daily, weekly and monthly deadlines.Must have experience with third party administrators, HSAs, FSAs, Wellness programs, forecasting and HR metrics (cost per hire, turnover, training, ROI, etc.).This position requires an extremely perceptive person, who is capable and willing to relate to individuals at all levels. As unique situations present themselves, the incumbent must be sensitive to corporate culture and needs, employee goodwill and public image.