Human Resource Generalist

JOB FUNCTION AND SCOPE - FULLTIME POSITION - MICHIGAN CITY, IN

The Human Resource Generalist is responsible for performing HR-related duties on a professional level and works closely with the entire HR team and HR Director to ensure customer service is met. Work with the Plant GM and local management team to ensure policies and procedures are followed, and to provide guidance and coaching as necessary.

• Talent Management (30%)
• Manages company internal and external recruiting efforts. Conducts phone screens, schedules interviews, creates offer letters and works with hiring manager to ensure hiring is done efficiently.
• Conducts new hire orientation for new and temporary employees.
• Works with third party vendor for temporary employees.
• Responsible for the requisition system online through Geberit.
• Coordinates, filters and approves all Employee Status forms.
• Conducts stay and exit interviews.
• Tracks data relating to hiring, promotion, termination.
• Performance Management (10%)
• Assists managers on performance appraisal process for both hourly and salaried workforce.
• Assists with employee development and training activities for plant.
• Works with corporate HR on succession and retirement planning.
• Compensation (10%)
• Processes required changes through payroll.
• Works with Corporate HR on annual holiday gift for hourly.
• Conducts audits to maintain internal equity and audit the overall system.
• Schedules new hire pay for performance reviews and increases.
• Benefits (15%)
• Administers health and welfare plans including enrollments, changes and terminations at the location.
• Files, responds and monitors unemployment claims and assists with appeals.
• Responsible for employee recognition programs.
• Monitors workers' compensation claims and coordinates communications between employee and insurance carrier.
• Responsible for FMLA compliance and record keeping.
• Communication and Compliance (30%)
• Responsible for the administration of Company policies and procedures at the plant.
• Acts as liaison with GM and supervisor to ensure their understanding and compliance with federal, state and Company HR Policies and Procedures.
• Provides coaching, counseling and advice to all employees in Michigan City.
• Investigates and resolves employee relations issues that come up and gives disciplinary actions when warranted. Refers complex issues to Corporate HR.
• Plans monthly appreciation events and employee feedback sessions for plant employees.
• Liaisons with Corporate HR for compliance with the Code of Conduct and other corporate Human Resource initiatives
• Assists in completing the OSHA log, safety training and participates on the safety committee at the plant.
• Assists in work related injury assessment and arranges for treatment at contracted clinic as needed.
• All other duties as assigned (5%)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources.
• 3+ years’ experience in Human Resources.
• 3+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years of Microsoft office experience.

Preferred:

• Master’s Degree or MBA.

• Employee Orientation
• Legal Compliance Calendar

• Possesses ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability required in the writing of routine reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively create and present information; and respond to questions from groups of employees, managers, regulatory agencies, and members of the business community.
• Ability to check the accuracy of reports, forms, records, and comparable data, where required.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from employees, managers, regulatory agencies, and members of the business community.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide…