Human Resources Generalist

Would you like to work for a company where ambitious spirits and creativity thrive? L&L Products offers a culture that grows talent and flourishes with innovation. It is a place where you are encouraged to take control of your own professional development by using L&L’s extensive training opportunities to craft solutions to the industry’s hottest problems. Here is where quality of work, product and relationships are a priority. L&L Products is built on the basic philosophy that good people working together, listening to each other’s ideas with an open mind and everyone wanting to do a little better each day will ensure our success. Our existence is full of wise principles, sacrifices and victories, laughs, and lasting memories that tell us exactly who we are. How we came to be great company, the caring family that we are today. What you’ll do: The Human Resources Generalist serves as the face of the Human Resources department and the first point of contact for employees, candidates, visitors, and vendors. This role owns all front desk operations while providing comprehensive support across recruiting, onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, and HR operations. The successful candidate will build strong relationships throughout the organization, deliver exceptional customer service, coordinate key HR processes, and ensure a professional, welcoming, and efficient workplace experience. This position requires a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, exercises sound judgment, and maintains the highest level of confidentiality while supporting employees and business objectives. Duties / Responsibilities of this position: Build and maintain relationships with all employees to foster an environment of trust; be a resource to the employees for questions and guidance and follow up on all employee concerns Assist with talent acquisition and recruitment sourcing, interviewing selection, hiring, background and drug screening and onboarding new employees. Support relationships with external recruiting agencies including agency selection and negotiation of agreements, communication about hiring needs, updates on status of open positions, and payment of recruiting fees. Ensure consistent explanation of company policies, by acting as point of reference for employees and managers; advise management in appropriate resolution of employee issues in accordance with the progressive disciplinary process. Assist in the administration of benefits programs such as health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances, PTO, leaves of absence, employee assistance program, and wellness. Assist employees in the completion of forms and answer questions as it relates to employee benefits, such as 401(k), tuition reimbursement, educational foundation and leaves of absence. Communicate HR initiatives at employee meetings, on occasion. Assist in the management of training and employee development, including the use of Learning LMS Partner with management on employee engagement activities; including facilitation of focus groups and administering employee engagement survey; assist with employee events i.e. employee activity committee, celebration lunches, open house. Other HR projects as assigned. Receptionist/Front Desk Responsibilities Own all front desk operations Monday through Friday 7:30am-4:30pm, ensuring professional, welcoming, and efficient experience for employees, visitors, and vendors. Manage facility access by verifying visitors, issuing badges, coordinating contractor check-ins, and maintaining security protocols. Answer, screen, and route all incoming phone calls promptly and professionally, directing inquiries to the appropriate department or team member. Coordinate all incoming and outgoing mail, FedEx, UPS, and other courier services. Provide administrative support to the Human Resources team by coordinating new hire orientations, arranging travel for external candidates, preparing offer documents and onboarding materials, and ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of HR records and documentation. Job Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Communications or related area, Human Resources preferred. Minimum of two years’ recent and relevant experience in Human Resources, including internship experience. Plant level HR experience in automotive or manufacturing environment, preferred. Excellent written and verbal communication with the ability to communicate across all levels of the organization. Able to handle confidential information. Use sound judgment to make accurate and timely decisions. Must have good computer and general business presentation skills. Employee relations, labor, state and federal employment laws; organization management knowledge; safety and environment knowledge Ability to work independently. Ability to travel occasionally to the company’s South Carolina facility Ability to manage multiple tasks, works efficiently, demonstrates adaptability to changing projects/demands. Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint Performance Driven Communication Customer Centric Passion/Values Safety/Sustainability Leadership Physical Demands Analysis: Continuous sitting at desk Continuous computer work, keyboarding, computer mouse, and computer monitor Frequent standing and walking Rare climbing stairs, bending and stooping Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requires: safety shoes, safety glasses, cut resistant gloves, hearing protection, and other PPEs as requires by customers. 100% company paid medical, dental, and vision Onsite medical clinic Generous 401K contributions Top-notch wellness program with a focus on your total well-being Equal Opportunity Employer L&L Products does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, weight, height, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. L&L Products will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in undue hardship. #J-18808-Ljbffr