Human Resources Generalist

Overview

THE ROLE

At Great Dane, we rely on makers and we’re calling on them to join our expanding team, the time has never been better to Embrace Your Great and work in an environment with the highest safety standards in the industry.

The position:
The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for supporting all functions of the Human Resources department. The will also be accountable in areas such as staffing, HRIS, compensation/benefits, employee relations, talent management, generalist is knowledgeable and responsible for the administration of company policies, procedures, and programs. The role organizational development, and training.

This role is designed to support enterprise HR initiatives within the PMO organization and serves as a developmental opportunity for future plant-based HR leadership roles. Candidates must be willing to relocate to one of Great Dane's manufacturing locations as advancement opportunities arise.

This position will be posted as a Savannah-based role; however, the position will be physically located at any Great Dane manufacturing facility based on business needs, candidate availability, and organizational priorities. The role will support enterprise HR initiatives through the PMO team while maintaining strong connectivity to plant operations across the organization.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• The role will be embedded within the PMO team to provide flexible support across enterprise HR initiatives while developing the skills and experiences necessary for future advancement.
• Maintain employee-related databases. Prepare and analyze reports that are necessary to carry out the functions of the department and the company.
• Partner with local management to communicate HR policies, procedures, program s and laws.
• Conduct workplace investigations when employee complaints or concerns are brought forth.
• Advise managers and supervisors about the steps in the progressive discipline system of the company. Counsel managers on employment issues.
• Assist with the monitoring of employee wages and promotions.
• Process, verify and maintain personnel related documentation, including but not limited to background check, new hire paperwork, E-Verify, and status change.
• Administer benefits enrollment and handle leaves of absence requests.
• Protect the interests of employees and the company in accordance with company polices and governmental laws.
• Handle full cycle recruiting efforts; prepare job postings, place recruitment ads, screen applicants and resumes, conduct candidate interviews and reference checks, and provide hiring managers with best qualified candidates; communicate employment offers to select candidates and negotiate counter offers when required.
• Maintain employee hardcopy files. Inputting employee personal data into human resources information/computer system (HRIS) database.
• Process various forms related to documenting human resources activities such as new-hire, change-of-status, performance evaluations, benefits, terminations, etc.
• Handles employee’s day-to-day questions and inquires on policy’s, benefits, payroll, compensation.
• Assist HR Manager in identifying, evaluating, and resolving employee relations, employee morale, work performance, and organizational productivity concerns.
• Assist HR Manager in managing and implementing engagement committee events.
• Complete documentation for employment verifications, medical support, and unemployment claimant responses.
• Ensure adherence to applicable employment law related regulations and statues as well as organizational procedures and policies.
• Ensure adherence to applicable employment law related regulations and statues as well as organizational procedures and policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Your skills and abilities (required qualifications)

• Education:
  
  Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in human resources or industrial/Organizational Psychology and directly related experience, including at least two years of experience working with an HRIS; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience:
  • 3 years progressive Human Resource experience including employee relations and HRIS
  • Certifications:
    
    PHR/SPHR preferred
  • Strong…