Human Resources Generalist
POSITION TITLE: Human Resources Generalist POSITION LOCATION: Vonore, TN
POSITION REPORTS TO: Human Resource Manager POSITION SUPERVISES: NA
FLSA Status: Non- Exempt
POSITION SUMMARY: This position will train on 1st shift but will become an off shift position.
The Human Resources Generalist, under the direction of the Plant Human Resource Manager, is responsible for the effective execution of human resource initiatives, processes and programs that support the strategic goals and objectives of the organization.
The Human Resource Generalist will run the daily functions of the Human Resource (HR) department including administering pay, benefits, and leave, and enforcing company policies and practices.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Workforce Planning
- Assists in identifying and analyzing workforce staffing requirements and effectiveness, including budgeted headcount and variance justification.
- Serves as the interface for HR related questions from management and employees.
- Assists in developing recruiting strategies, sources and methods to identify qualified candidates, and interviewing and selection procedures.
Employee Relations
- Builds value-added relationships with all levels of management and plant personnel and works collaboratively to communicate best practices and resolves workforce issues.
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- Supports the plant management group in developing and creating a culture that enables all employees to successfully perform and meet organizational goals and objectives.
- Assist in developing and facilitating employee awareness, engagement and appreciation activities and programs.
Training & Development
- Assist in implementation of employee development strategies including training, performance and talent management and workforce development.
- Ensures legal and ethical hiring practices are observed by all parties involved in the hiring practice.
- Facilitates Human Resource transactions and related paperwork for personnel moves, changes in compensation, evaluations, hires and terminations.
- Supports the Key Performance Indicator (Metrics) program and provides related reports for respective departments.
- Assists in evaluating and recommending retention strategies, absenteeism and turnover reduction strategies and succession planning initiatives.
Policy & Procedures
- Recommend and foster effective workplace communication policies and procedures. Confirms that company policies and practices remain legally compliant and are administered consistently for assigned areas of responsibilities.
- Ensures that benefits programs are properly communicated and administered and that all employees are enrolled as appropriate.
Compliance
- Ensure that assigned human resources responsibilities are compliant with applicable local, state and federal laws and industry regulations including, but not limited to, Title VII, ADA/ADAAA, EEOC, Immigration Reform and Control Act, FMLA, USERRA, NLRA, WARN Act, HIPAA, OSHA, Drug-Free Workplace Act, ACA and Section 125.
- Keeps informed on the latest legislative and regulatory changes and understand their impact on assigned responsibilities and the organization.
- The employee is required to maintain regular, reliable and predictable attendance and punctuality.
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in business or human resources field preferred, but not required.
WORK EXPERIENCE: Minimum Five (5) years of experience in a progressively responsible Human
Resource Generalist capacity in a manufacturing environment.
CERTIFICATION: SHRM-CP or PHR preferred.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision and direction.
- Extensive knowledge of applicable local, state and federal regulations related to Human Resource activities.
- Must have high integrity with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to learn and adapt quickly, take initiative, produce complete and accurate work.
- Organized problem solver, able to meet deadlines and follow through to project completion.
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal, customer support, presentation and facilitation skills.
- Sound analytical and deduction skills, solid business judgment and decision-making skills.
- Ability to prioritize, multi-task and manage time efficiently.
- Able to follow up and follow through on assigned work.
- Ability to work across functional lines seamlessly.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, ADP HRB and eTime.
- High level of integrity and able to deal effectively with employees at all levels.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
This position involves frequent (up to 5 hours per day) sitting and moving around an office and manufacturing environment. The work environment is climate controlled with low noise levels.
Work will involve frequent operation of standard office equipment and a computer that requires repetitive typing motion and viewing a monitor.
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