Human Resources Generalist

The Human Resources (HR) Generalist is the primary support to the Plant Human Resources Manager and the plant leadership team. This role is responsible for the administrative support of day-to-day HR operations.

• Process weekly union hourly payroll and assist with salaried payroll adjustments
• Administer and manage accruals and absenteeism in the timekeeping system
• Participate in the investigation and resolution of ongoing employee relation problems, anticipate problems, and recommend and initiate steps for corrective action
• Effectively administer programs per company policies and procedures including but not limited to Equal Employment Opportunity, Affidavit on Action compliance, and OSHA
• Monitor proper adherence to policies and procedures, guidelines, and documentation on all disciplinary action issues, promotions, transfers, and terminations
• Assist in identifying and resolving HR issues
• Assist with human resource activities to ensure legal compliance, fairness, and consistency
• Administer and maintain employee benefits program, HRIS transactions, approval forms, and employee file database
• Provide administrative support for the plant leadership team which requires handling confidential data
• Administer, track, and answer questions on sick leaves, vacations, and other benefits for employees
• Plan and implement employee events such as service awards, salaried meetings, customer visits, and the annual plant activities
• Participate, as needed, on various committees
• Maintain a good working relationship with the employees, the union, and the salaried workforce
• Comply with environmental and food safety standards as outlined in plant policies or programs within the department

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two years of HR experience
• Previous experience in FMLA, benefits administration, and payroll processing
• Previous experience in a union environment