Human Resources Generalist

Human Resources Generalist
Fremont, OH area
Excellent compensation package, including bonus, profit sharing, 401K and benefits day one of employment

Excellent opportunity at an employer spending money , fostering a team culture , offering opportunity for growth AND excellent work/life balance!

While other employers are cutting back, this employer is making million-dollar investments to their plant.


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.


Enjoying what you do is critical, and if you enjoy being an HR Generalist and supporting your employees, this will be the perfect match!



Work/life balance is vital, and you will have it here, with flexibility for appointments!


Enjoy working with multiple systems and software programs? Your "system savvy" skills will set you apart in this role!

Excellent tenure among staff , and a working culture that will get you out of bed on Mondays and excited to go to work!



Premier employer , non-union, non-automotive company in a recession proof industry !


There is so much to offer! Don't delay; apply today!

Profitable, successful, established manufacturer is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to join their HR team and partner with managers throughout the site to further develop and improve HR processes. Daily, you will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Promote a safe working culture by supporting facility safety requirements
• Operate as a true HR Generalist, assisting with employee relations, investigations, FMLA, etc.
• Complete plant investigations, including documentation and counseling
• 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
• Co-lead the new hire orientation process, including willingness to perform orientation
• Eventual oversight of Workers Compensation and FMLA
• Coach and mentor supervisors to complete HR functions in a timely and professional manner, including assisting with PIPs, suspensions, exit interviews and terminations
• Complete data entry and HR functions in the HRIS system
• Own the internal bidding process
• Cross train as the backup for payroll and timekeeping
• Provide input to policy administration
• Promote and create employee engagement activities
• Support off-shift production in a 24/7 operating environment by being flexible to visit off shifts on an as needed basis
• Review HR metrics and KPIs and offer recommendations for improvements
• Other duties as assigned

Candidates should enjoy working in a team environment, be able to take initiative of projects, challenge the norm, be a self-starter and have a continuous improvement mentality. Individuals should enjoy spending up to 20-40% of their time on the manufacturing floor, interacting with hourly and salary staff. This is a high-profile position that will partner daily with supervisors in the plant and have direct daily contact with hourly staff.


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:
1. Bachelor's degree, ideally in a Human Resources related field
2. At least 3-5 years in a similar HR Generalist position in manufacturing and/or distribution


3. Strong experience with incident investigations and employee relations


4. Exposure to payroll and timekeeping systems


5. Familiarity with FMLA and leave of absence


6. Basic understanding of internal bidding processes


7. "Technical Savvy" capabilities


8. Microsoft Office, including strong MS Excel skills


Skills preferred but NOT required:
1. Large workforce experience
2. MBA


3. Non-union workforce


4. SHRM certification


5. BWC experience


6. Experience in regulated environments


Why work for this organization:

Company supplies a diverse product line to multiple industries
EXCELLENT benefits, including 401K, profit sharing and bonus potential
No layoffs in the last 20+ years
Good work/life balance


Opportunity for advancement, more so if you are willing to relocate


50M invested in the plant last year


Work with a team that is cohesive and supportive


Work for an established manager who has been with the company for over five years


Product giveaways of items you use daily


Candidates are preferred to be local to the Fremont, OH area. There is not a relocation package being offered at this time.


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