Human Resources Generalist - Machinery Manufacturing Industry

An international supplier of industrial machinery is currently searching for a motivated Human Resources Generalist to support their office in the Upper Sandusky, OH area. This position will support all the following organization’s functional HR areas: benefits administration, employee relations, training/development, performance management, onboarding, policy implementation, recruitment/employment, labor relations, and employment law compliance. The ideal candidate will have functional working experience in multiple areas of HR within a manufacturing industry / production environment.

Human Resources Generalist Responsibilities Include:

• Assist with HR activities to include employment, compensation, labor relations, benefits admin, and training/development
• Assist with preparation and obtaining Labor Market Impact Assessments and Canadian Work Permits for employees
• Comply with local, state and federal reporting requirements
• Serve as a safety committee member with responsibilities evaluating OSHA compliance, investigating safety incidents, and maintaining facility safety programs
• Establish and maintain relationships with employment agencies, universities, and other sources for talent acquisition
• Screen and interview candidates and make hiring recommendations regarding applicant qualifications
• Assist with payroll by managing timesheets and ensuring accurate hours
• Participate in HRIS record keeping, manual filings, and assist with HR database management
• Maintain attendance reports for all employees
• Regular reporting to management (President, Treasurer) of ongoing workplace issues and attendance records
• Assist with employment handbook updates, updating job descriptions, and serve as a point-of-contact for HR-related inquiries
• New employee orientation and onboarding
• Support administrative staff by assisting with company event planning, office supply management, maintaining company car key board and emergency contact lists
• Update required office / plant posters including OSHA and internal safety regulations
• Other duties as assigned

Human Resources Generalist Requirements Include:

• Bachelor’s degree required;
  Human Resources Management, Business Administration, or related field preferred
• Minimum 3 years’ work experience (including internships, etc.) in human resources, ideally within the manufacturing industry
• Familiarity with local and federal regulations regarding employment laws and safety (OSHA) and environmental standards
• Japanese language ability and / or experience working with Japanese-owned companies is a plus but not required
• Good computer skills and proficiency in MS Office Word, Excel, Power Point
• SHRM certification is a plus
• Strong communication and collaboration ability in a multicultural environment
• While performing the duties of this job, you may be required to sit for long periods of time as well as intermittently stand, walk, lift up to 30 pounds of office products/supplies, talk and hear. You may also be required to use near and distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision.

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Function: Administrative and Human Resources

Industries: Industrial Machinery Manufacturing