Human Resources Generalist I

Manufacturing HR Generalist

The Manufacturing HR Generalist will report to the Site HR Lead and be responsible for day-to-day generalist activities that will include heavy employee relations. The Manufacturing HR Generalist is responsible for the following duties:

• Promote a safe working culture by supporting plant safety requirements
• Operate as a true HR generalist, assisting with employee relations, orientation, FMLA, benefits administration, etc.
• 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; work with the HR Administrator to monitor hiring
• Assist operations staff with PIPs, suspensions, exit interviews and terminations
• Champion the unemployment process for the plant
• Coach and mentor shift supervisors to complete HR functions in a timely and professional manner
• Complete data entry and HR functions in the company HRIS system
• Support the internal bidding process
• Participate in recruitment efforts, including participating in interviews and making hiring recommendations
• Cross train as the backup for payroll and timekeeping
• Assist with new hire orientation, including willingness to perform orientation processes
• Develop and implement plant training topics
• Support off-shift production in a 24/7 operating environment by being flexible to visit off shifts on a regular basis
• Review HR metrics and KPIs and offer recommendations for improvements
• Other duties as assigned

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 Manufacturing HR Generalist:

• Bachelor’s degree, ideally in a Human Resources field
• At least three years in a similar manufacturing HR Generalist position
• Diverse human resources background
• Employee relations experience, including experience with employee termination, discipline, orientation, benefits, etc.
• Experience working with an HRIS system
• Microsoft Office, including strong MS Excel skills

Skills preferred but NOT required:

• Large plant experience
• MBA
• Non-union workforce
• SHRM certification

Why work for this organization:

• Company supplies a diverse product line to multiple industries
• This role serves as the backup to the Site HR Lead
• Excellent benefits, including 401K, profit sharing and bonus potential
• No layoffs in the last 20 years
• Fast-paced work environment that enjoys working together as a team and backing up each other
• Opportunity for advancement
• This is a new position due to a promotion of a long-term employee who is on site to assist with the training and development of this position
• Free stuff - monthly and quarterly product giveaways
• Candidates are preferred to be local to the Belton, MO area; a sign-on bonus is available to regional candidates meeting the requirements that would need to move closer.