Human Resources Generalist

# Human Resources Generalist The HR Generalist serves as the on-site subject matter expert for recruiting, payroll, and a broad range of human resources functions. This role leads the site’s recruiting efforts, partnering closely with hiring managers to identify talent needs, build candidate pipelines, improve time-to-fill, and deliver a positive candidate and onboarding experience. The HR Generalist also ensures accurate and compliant payroll processing while driving HR initiatives that support operational success, employee engagement, retention, and a positive workplace culture.

As a trusted partner to plant leadership, the HR Generalist plays a key role in ensuring the organization has the right people in the right roles at the right time, while helping shape a caring, service-oriented environment that values empathy, integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement.
** ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES
** Recruiting & Talent Acquisition:
* Lead full-cycle recruiting for hourly and salaried positions, from requisition approval through offer acceptance and onboarding.
* Partner with hiring managers to understand current and future staffing needs and develop effective recruiting strategies.
* Proactively source qualified candidates through job boards, social media, employee referrals, networking, and other recruiting channels.
* Screen candidates, coordinate interviews, support hiring managers throughout the selection process, and ensure timely follow-up with candidates.
* Provide guidance on candidate selection, compensation considerations, interviewing practices, and employment requirements.
* Coordinate pre-employment activities, including offers, background checks, drug screening, and other required processes.
* Partner with hiring managers to ensure a smooth transition from recruiting into onboarding and new-hire integration.
* Monitor recruiting metrics, including time-to-fill, vacancy rates, source effectiveness, offer acceptance, turnover, and recommend improvements based on results.
* Ensure recruiting and selection practices comply with applicable employment laws, company policies, and ASSA ABLOY standards.

Payroll Administration:
* Process bi-weekly, semi-monthly, or monthly payroll for all employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
* Maintain payroll records and ensure data integrity in HRIS and payroll systems.
* Review and verify timesheets, wage computation, and other payroll-related information.
* Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local payroll regulations.
* Prepare and distribute payroll reports to HR, Finance, and other stakeholders.
* Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll, deductions, and timekeeping.
* Assist with year-end processes including W-2 preparation and distribution.
* Support audits and reporting requirements related to payroll.

Human Resources Support:
* Champion and manage HR programs in talent development, performance management, employee relations, compensation, diversity, benefits, safety, and employee experience.
* Facilitate and promote ASSA ABLOY events and initiatives to improve employee engagement.
* Provide counsel, coaching, and guidance to site leaders and employees.
* Oversee safety initiatives including reporting, investigations, claims, and countermeasures.
* Foster a positive workplace culture focused on teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
* Communicate regularly with managers and employees to promote well-being and morale.
* Ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations, company standards, and the ASSA ABLOY Code of Conduct.
* Administer HRIS processes related to onboarding, employee records, performance reviews, and succession planning.
* Monitor and analyze HR metrics to inform decision-making and continuous improvement.
* Perform other duties and special projects as required.
* Ability to travel when needed.

Individuals who need reasonable accommodations to enable them to perform these essential functions should discuss their needs with Human Resources.  EMS will provide reasonable accommodations to such individuals unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on EMS or the individual is a direct threat.
** Supervisory Responsibilities
** There is no direct supervision currently for this position
** QUALIFICATIONS
* * The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required for this position.
** Education and/or Experience**:
* Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration,…