Human Resources Generalist

Akkodis is seeking a HR Generalist for a W2 contract position in Salem, VA. This HR Manager role leads all human resources functions for a manufacturing plant, serving as a strategic partner to plant leadership while driving employee relations, talent development, compliance, recruiting, and workforce performance in a fast-paced production environment.

Pay Range: $45.00 to $60.00 per hour on W2;
The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

• Oversee and maintain the HR function for the Salem, VA manufacturing plant location
• Provide guidance, best practices, and drives efficiency and effectiveness in all areas of human resources, including recruiting, compensation, talent management (e.g., training, succession planning), analytics, and administrative (e.g., payroll/benefits) programs
• Carry out multi-plant employee relations and other employee programs, policies and procedures to ensure compliance with California, federal, and local regulations
• Provide strategic coaching and HR guidance to plant leadership and supervisors on policy interpretation, employee engagement, performance management and leadership effectiveness
• Partner with plant management to drive continual improvement of site people capabilities, including labor planning, performance management processes
• Develop training programs directly with the manufacturing plants to ensure sustained and effective programs exist
• Is responsible for salary administration, disciplinary processes, and investigations
• Consult on issues related to legal and procedural compliance, employee relations, strategies, and performance management
• Thorough knowledge transfer and coaching, assist client group to acquire skills and knowledge for effectively handling and resolving employees' issues and change management
• Utilize HR analytics to identify trends and develop action plans to improve retention, engagement, and performance across sites
• Assist in the rollout of various HR based programs and initiatives
• Manages plant communications to promote employee understanding of business objectives, programs and policies
• Act as the conscience of the organization and keeps a solid pulse on the organizational issues

• Four-year degree (or higher) and Professional Certification preferred
• About 5 years as a Human Resources Manager or Senior Generalist background experience in a manufacturing environment
• Recruiting experience in salaried and non-exempt roles
• Labor union experience required a plus
• Experience supporting multiple plants
• Career progression shows broad HR Business Partner knowledge and application in fundamental HR functions
• Deep knowledge of Virginia labor and employment laws, including wage and hour, leave of absence and workplace safety regulations
• Naturally builds strong relationships across all levels of the organization, with key stakeholders, and external partnerships
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications and have the ability to interpret data for insights and actions

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.