HR Generalist - Recruiting & Employee Engagement

Human Resources Generalist (Springfield, OH) Title: Human Resources Generalist

Reports to: HR Supervisor

Must be Bilingual/Biliterate in Spanish and English.

The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for performing HR-related duties on a professional level and works closely with other members of the HR team supporting the hourly employees. This position carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: employee relations, labor relations, leaves of absence management, systems maintenance, training, goal setting/performance management, policy implementation, and employment law compliance.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS / DUTIES OF THE POSITION Provide high-quality advice and service to employees and resolve any issues that may arise. Contribute to the development of culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion where employees experience is at the center of HR service delivery.

Coordination of the hourly employment process and new hire packet and orientation administration, including pre-employment processing of applicants (screening, referencing, I-9 verification) and completion of written employment verification.

Help organize training & development initiatives to assist with retention.

Assist in development and implementation of personnel procedures and policies, providing guidance and interpretation to employees.

Will back up the HR supervisor as a mediator, counselor, and facilitator in settling disputes between employees and employees and their supervisors and managers, using care and judgment to ensure fairness and equity throughout the counseling process. Assists with preparation and presentation of HR training sessions for employees and supervisors on topics such as wage & hour laws, anti-harassment, and other company initiatives.

Provides coaching and guidance to front‑line leaders and employees on routine employee relations matters including employee development, performance feedback, attendance, and disciplinary actions.

Monitor employee compliance by tracking employment authorization document expiration dates, process notification letters to employees approaching expiration and advise management of issues as they arise.

Maintains organizational charts of all hourly employees by department.

Assists with the coordination of wellness, recognition, and employee engagement programs and events.

Assists with other Human Resources duties as needed or for back‑up.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES 3+ years of human resources experience preferred

Working knowledge of Federal and state labor laws and ability to understand company policies and procedures

Excellent and responsive customer service focus

Strong attention to detail with ability to analyze data

High level of skill in handling sensitive and confidential situations/information with the demonstrated ability to maintain strict confidentiality

Ability to objectively coach employees and management through complex, difficult, and emotional issues, and to make recommendations to effectively resolve problems or issues by using judgment that is consistent with company standards, practices, policies, procedures, regulations, or government laws.

Strong knowledge and experience with MS Office with intermediate Excel skills

Bilingual/Bi-literate English/Spanish required

WORK HOUR & TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS Ability to work beyond regular business hours as business needs require.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION High School diploma or GED required.

Bachelor's degree in business, human resources, administration, communications, or related field preferred

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

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