HR Generalist - Employee Relations 2nd shift

The HR Generalist will be responsible for supporting the HR department in its administrative duties across a variety of functions including, but not limited to, payroll and benefits administration, recruiting and interviewing, onboarding and offboarding, time and attendance recording, and employee engagement initiatives.

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Human Resources Administration

Support general HR operations by efficiently managing administrative tasks, maintaining accurate employee records, and assisting with recruitment, onboarding, offboarding, and employee relations activities.

Maintain confidentiality while handling sensitive employee information and HR documentation.

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition

Coordinate and conduct onsite interviews for production candidates, including scheduling interviews, preparing interview materials, greeting candidates, assessing qualifications, and ensuring a positive candidate experience.

Conduct reference checks and background screenings in accordance with company policies and hiring requirements.

Provide support throughout the recruiting process to ensure timely and effective hiring outcomes.

Assist in maintaining compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws, payroll regulations, wage and hour requirements, and HR best practices.

Ensure timely and accurate completion of required reporting, including but not limited to HR scorecards, labor reporting, time and attendance reporting, and other workforce metrics.

Data Management

Maintain accurate, organized, and confidential employee records within the Human Resources Information System (HRIS).

Ensure employee data is updated promptly and accurately to support reporting, compliance, and operational needs.

Serve as a resource for employees by responding to general HR inquiries and providing support across the organization.

Communicate HR policies, procedures, and updates in a professional and timely manner.

Employee Engagement & Appreciation

Assist in planning, coordinating, and executing employee engagement initiatives and appreciation programs.

Training & Development

Conduct New Hire Safety Training and facilitate other employee training programs as needed to support compliance, safety, and employee development initiatives.

Support new hires prior to their start date and communicate onboarding requirements to managers and key stakeholders.

Maintain onboarding checklists and employee records within the HRIS.

Conduct New Hire Orientation in accordance with UGP’s onboarding process and standards.

Conduct 45-day check-ins with new employees to assess onboarding effectiveness, address questions or concerns, and support employee retention and engagement.

Administer and support UGP’s Time & Attendance Policy, including monitoring attendance, managing time‑off requests, and tracking call‑ins.

Administer attendance‑related disciplinary actions in accordance with company policy and established procedures.

Provide HR and administrative support to production teams and other departments as needed.

Assist with company‑wide initiatives and projects to help achieve organizational goals and support business operations effectively.

Associate degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field; 2+ years of experience in Human Resources, recruiting, employee services, or administrative support.

Experience using Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS), preferably Paylocity.

Experience supporting recruiting, onboarding, employee record management, and attendance administration.

Proficiency with Google Workspace, and other business software applications.

Comfortable learning and utilizing AI‑powered tools and technology to improve efficiency, communication, reporting, training, and administrative processes.

Flexibility to support employees across first and second shifts, including occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development, or a related field.

Experience using Paylocity for recruiting, onboarding, payroll, time and attendance, reporting, and employee data management.

Experience working in a manufacturing, production, warehouse, or multi‑shift operation.

Familiarity with federal and state employment laws, wage and hour regulations, and HR compliance requirements.

Experience creating reports, dashboards, and workforce metrics using HR systems and business tools.

Experience leveraging AI tools such as ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Gemini, or similar platforms to enhance productivity, employee communications, training materials, process documentation, and data analysis.

SHRM-CP, PHR, or other HR certification is a plus.

This is a full-time, salaried position with paid time off & paid holidays! Full‑time Team Members are also eligible to join our 401(k) Plan -- with employer 4% matching. UGP offers Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance to all full‑time Team Members! UGP offers a variety of different employer‑contributed PPO Medical Insurance plan options to choose from through Blue Cross Blue Shield, as well as Dental Insurance through Delta Dental and Vision Insurance through Eyemed.

We participate in E‑Verify, a program that confirms new hires' eligibility to work in the United States. We are committed to ensuring that all employees are treated fairly and equitably, regardless of their immigration status.

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