Sr. Generalist

ABOUT LOZIER

Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, with facilities across the U.S., Lozier Corporation is the leading manufacturer of products used by retailers in stores and warehouses, with a vision to be operationally excellent in support of retail’s present and future. Retailers have relied on our quality products and service for more than 65 years.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Senior Human Resources (HR) Generalist oversees and manages complex HR functions, providing strategic guidance and support to the organization. This role involves leading recruitment efforts, developing and implementing HR policies, handling high-level employee relations issues, and ensuring compliance with employment laws and regulations. The Senior HR Generalist collaborates with senior leadership to drive HR initiatives, improve processes, and foster a positive organizational culture.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS – (based on area of assignment)

• Champion Lozier’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values by demonstrating the behaviors that contribute to Lozier’s success.
• Govern proper confidentiality of employee information.
• Drive workforce planning, talent management, and succession planning.
• Strategize with cross functional teams for recruitment and community initiatives.
• Oversee completion of I-9 process and e-verification process.
• Orchestrate change management related to implementation of organizational solutions.
• Direct managers on employee development, performance improvement plans and disciplinary actions.
• Contribute to unemployment claims and hearing process.
• Respond to inquiries, interpret and administer contracts, advise on grievance process, employee attendance appeal process, and help to resolve work-related problems.
• Lead new hire orientations, benefit orientations and other presentations.
• Administer the education assistance and tuition reimbursement plans.
• Direct employee referral, recognition, and retirement programs.
• Contribute and support HR reporting and quarterly newsletter.
• Drive compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Develop, implement, and update HR policies, procedures, strategies, and initiatives.
• Identify training needs, innovate employee development programs, and lead training sessions.
• Lead or contribute to HR projects aimed at improving processes and employee engagement.
• Demonstrate regular attendance and timeliness in reporting to work, meetings, and completing assignments.
• Ability to work and interact well with others.

Benefits:

• Manage employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and other perks.
• Coordinate open enrollment and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
• Review of weekly COBRA documentations and general COBRA administration for employees.
• Review and assess impact of pertinent legislation regarding benefits.
• Develop, review and distribution of benefit documents.

Employee Relations:

• Address and resolve employee relations issues in a fair and consistent manner.
• Conduct investigations of complaints and provide recommendations for resolution.
• Oversee the performance appraisal process, including goal setting, mid-year reviews, and annual evaluations.

Recruiting:

• Manage the full cycle recruitment process, including job postings, candidate sourcing, interviewing, and selection.
• Develop and implement effective onboarding programs to ensure a smooth transition for new employees.

Plant/Site:

• Collaborate with corporate HR and facility leadership to align strategies, programs, and initiatives with organizational goals and priorities.
• Conduct investigations and provide recommendations for resolution.
• Lead production, maintenance, and tool & die recruitment. Collaborate with main office on position needs.
• Navigate and assist with employee issues, conduct investigations and facilitate conflict resolution to ensure a positive and fair work environment.
• Provide additional support to corporate teams when onsite at facility.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Guide other HR functions and teams as needed.
• Develop work instructions as designated in master chart.
• Assists legal counsel with employee H1B transfer and green card applications.
• Assists with organizational projects, community affairs, etc.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor degree in human resources, organizational development, business management or another related field is preferred.

Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in human resources, with at least 3 years in a generalist role, if degreed. Minimum of 9 years of experience in human resources, with at least 5 years in a generalist role, if non-degreed. Experience in a unionized, manufacturing environment is preferred.

Required Skills

·     Advanced PC skills (Excel, Word, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint).

·     Demonstrated knowledge of federal and state employment laws and human resource regulations.

·     Excellent communication skills with ability to present clear and concise presentations.

·     Sound organizational skills, ability to balance multiple priorities, and make timely decisions.

·     Demonstrated success at influencing and coaching employees and leaderships teams.

·     Ability to work with and build relationships individuals at all levels within the organization.

Preferred Skills

·     Bilingual Spanish.

·     HR Certification.

·     Experience in a human resource information system (HRIS).

·     Certified First Responder.

SPECIAL DEMANDS

• Maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to walk around for extended periods in a manufacturing environment, which includes stairs.
• Periodic travel, including overnight stays, may be required.
• Occasional time spent working a flexible schedule; may require response on an on-call basis.

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as assigned by their supervisor. Lozier reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way desired and the essential job functions may be modified to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Successful completion of pre-hire drug screen and post offer background screen is required to obtain employment. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.