HR Generalist/Employee Relations/Payroll

Wieland is a global leader in copper and copper alloy manufacturing, processing, and distribution. We provide a large product and service portfolio including power, automotive, ammunition, coinage, construction materials, refrigeration, electronics and many other industries. To us, metal is more than material.
With our cultural vision, we place our core values at the heart of everything we do: safety , ambition , optimism , reliability , ownership , diversity , & respect .
Wieland is hiring a Human Resources Generalist . The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for performing a variety of functions to support the Human Resources department and managing the day-to-day administration of various HR policies and procedures the business unit. Serves as first point of contact and employee liaison to centers of excellence for payroll, benefit and talent acquisition issues. Handles HRIS entries, reporting from HCM and time tracking systems, policy administration and communication, hourly recruiting and onboarding and other HR processes. Serves as a back-up to the HR Manager. This role is located in Pine Hall, NC , and will be fully on-site.

Responsibilities Human Resources Generalist Responsibilities:
Employee Relations • Serve as employees’ first point of contact and employee liaison to appropriate parties to investigate issues and obtain suitable resolutions. • Communicate and facilitate clarification on adherence to policies and procedures. • Support local community engagement activities. • Talent Acquisition Support • Coordinate with Talent Acquisition team to initiate job requisitions and employment offers. • Coordinate with Talent Acquisition on pre-employment requirements for hourly candidates, such as background check, drug testing and physicals. • Conduct new employee orientation sessions to provide important information about jobs, company, benefits, policies and resources. Manage attendance tracking system and issue warnings per policy. • Benefits Support • Educate employees about and promote health, life, disability, retirement and other benefits offered. Schedule on-site benefits events and educational seminars for employees.
Administration • Enter new hires, terminations and employee status changes into HCM and time tracking systems and verify accuracy. • Support HR Manager in ensuring compliance with all company policies. • Update documents for HR department as needed.
Additional Accountabilities • Support special projects and duties as assigned.
Human Resources Generalist Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
HR Certification preferred (PHR).
5+ years HR Generalist experience.
Prior experience working with HRIS systems preferred.
Excellent MS Office skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Strong Wieland values to support a positive work culture that encourages employee engagement, mutual trust, and respect.
Reliable, flexible, and responsive.
Understanding of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
Including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life & more!
Retirement Savings - 401(k) contribution + match.
Work/Life Balance - Paid Vacation & Holidays.
Growth Opportunities - We have over 9,000+ employees worldwide and 40+ locations in North America alone. Growth opportunities are limitless!
We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. Come join Wieland today and help us continue to build a global corporation we are all proud to belong to.

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