Human Resources Generalist

Description

Under the direction of the Vice President of Human Resources, the Human Resources Generalist (HRG) will support a comprehensive range of culture- and people-related initiatives across two distinct organizations operating within the same facility. While the role is based at a single location, the HRG will provide Human Resources support to both businesses, ensuring consistent and effective execution of culture, talent, benefits, and operational initiatives.

This position requires a highly self-motivated, organized, and detail-oriented professional with strong proactive judgment and the ability to adapt and contribute effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic, and evolving environment.

This role reports to the Vice President of Human Resources.

• Assists the onsite HR Manager with Talent Acquisition in recruiting, interviewing, and facilitates the hiring of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.
• Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and non-mandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments. This may include safety training, anti-harassment training, professional licensure, and aptitude exams and certifications. Ensures compliance with safety regulations and standards.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Creating employee engagement plans, getting necessary budget approval, and initiating activities.
• Collaborating with outside vendors, upper management and employees and maintaining all standards associated.
• 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.
• Effectively communicate and execute necessary changes to policies and procedures.
• Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.
• Assure Company policies are administered fairly and consistently throughout the area of responsibility.
• Administers all Leave of Absence programs and processes including Transitional Work Program and Accommodations Process.
• Assists with health and welfare benefits open enrollment meetings and employee meetings to update or roll out other benefits related programs as needed.
• This job position performs other assignments and performs other duties as deemed necessary.

• Bilingual English/Spanish required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s HRIS/HRM systems.

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration or another related field required, or 5 plus years of progressive HR experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Overall, 3-5 years of broad HR experience including talent management and performance management.
• Experience supporting organization-wide human resources programs that cover performance management, talent acquisition and development, coaching, succession planning, data analytics and relationship management.
• Previous experience in capturing metrics and producing various employment reports.

• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the location.