Generalist, HR I

Support Our Workforce:

• Act as a key player in the talent acquisition and full-cycle onboarding process for new hires; build the bridge between the company and the workforce by fostering and maintaining positive relationships with employees.
• Conduct new employee orientations to ensure employees are set up for success and aligned with the Company's core values, programs, and procedures.
• Lead bi-weekly and monthly payroll processing for all salaried and hourly employees.
• Manage leave of absence (LOA) administration and tracking for FMLA, and disability (STD and LTD).
• Coordinate the annual benefits open enrollment process and handle on-going benefits administration with the support of our Corporate Benefits team.
• Work with employees and managers to counsel, investigate, and resolve employee concerns as needed.Be a Change Agent:
• Drive employee engagement strategies in partnership with the HR Manager and Division Manager.
• Participate in establishing department goals and objectives for long-term success.
• Participate in various community relations and employee relations events and initiatives.Strike the Right Balance:
• In this role, you will be both an employee advocate and a representative of the Company, acting as liaison between employees and management to support strategic initiatives and internal communication.
• Partner with cross-functional teams and HR peers within the organization on various projects and initiatives.Drive Results:
• Support the HR Manager in the administration and oversight of wage and salary programs to include hourly and/or merit planning, job descriptions, performance reviews, and organization charts.
• Own the completion of monthly and annual HR Metrics reports.
• Conduct HRIS and HR self-audits help ensure data integrity and credibility.Qualifications:
• 5+ years' experience in Human Resources, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Experience with full-cycle recruitment and onboarding in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrably strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Team player with the ability to exercise considerable judgment and discretion, able to effectively establish and maintain good working relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Self-directed, flexible, and able to effectively prioritize.
• Must demonstrate a high level of integrity, confidentiality and commitment.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency with UKG or ADP WFN.