HR Generalist

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Over 125 years of innovation have made Mankiewicz one of the world's leading manufacturers of high-quality coating solutions for industrial series production. From small manufacturers to large global corporations, Mankiewicz is at ease in the Automotive, Aviation, Railway, Machinery, Yacht, and Wind Power industries. Countless projects and challenges have shaped the company and its product portfolio into what it is today.

Mankiewicz’s paint flew to the moon on a camera lens in 1969. A Hollywood mission brought Mankiewicz to the big screen in the 1990s. In “Golden Eye,” the interior of James Bond's BMW Z3 was painted with Mankiewicz paint.

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The HR Generalist will support the daily functions of the Human Resources department including hiring and interviewing staff, administering pay, benefits and leave, and enforcing company policies and practices.

• Involved throughout the entire employee life cycle (recruiting, hiring, onboarding, training and terminating employees), employee engagement and training. Continuous improvement of Human Resources processes.
• Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments.
• Recruits, interviews, and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Implements new hire orientation and employee recognition programs.
• Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
• Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Maintain employee records and paperwork.
• Responsible for training and development initiatives.
• Assist Accounting department with payroll processing.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.
• Maintains compliance with all company policies and procedures.
• Requires flexibility and understanding that this position may be required to perform duties outside the duties listed above in order to meet the mission and goals of Mankiewicz Coatings.

• Bachelor’s degree required. Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field preferred.
• SHRM-CP certification preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing preferred.
• Experience with SAP software preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
• The position requires the ability to travel both domestically and internationally, including to countries and customers that may require proof of vaccination.
• Ability to work independently and carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines and standard accepted practices.

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Requires walking, standing, bending, kneeling and reaching.
• Exposure to fumes and hazardous chemicals.
• This position requires prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on the telephone.

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Human Resources

• Chemical Manufacturing

Charleston, SC $90,000.00‑$

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