Human Resources Generalist

Human Resources Generalist

Excellent opportunity at a premier employer in the Fremont, OH area. This non-union, non-automotive company in a recession-proof industry offers an excellent compensation package, including bonus, profit sharing, 401K, and benefits day one of employment. This employer fosters a team culture, offers opportunity for growth, and emphasizes a vital work/life balance. 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 excited to go to work!

This 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 on 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:

• Bachelor's degree, ideally in a Human Resources related field
• At least 3-5 years in a similar HR Generalist position in manufacturing and/or distribution
• Strong experience with incident investigations and employee relations
• Exposure to payroll and timekeeping systems
• Familiarity with FMLA and leave of absence
• Basic understanding of internal bidding processes
• "Technical Savvy" capabilities
• Microsoft Office, including strong MS Excel skills

Skills preferred but NOT required:

• Large workforce experience
• MBA
• Non-union workforce
• SHRM certification
• BWC experience
• 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.