Sr Human Resources Generalist

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* Work Location:

** 495 S 99th Ave, Tolleson, AZ
** Benefits:
** Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with match, STD/LTD/AD&D/Life, HSA, FSA, EAP, Hospital indemnity, Accident Insurance, Identity and Fraud Protection Plan, Legal, and Critical Illness.
** Salary, based on experience and other qualifications:**$73k - $124k with additional, with additional bonus potential
* Maintain accurate personnel files and confidential HR records.
* Process new hire paperwork, terminations, and employee status changes.
* Assist with the administration of benefits programs, payroll, and leave requests.
* Manage and administer employee benefits, including open enrollment and claims resolution.
* Conduct exit interviews and analyze data to identify trends.
* Manage complex HR projects and initiatives.
* Develop and manage the HR budget.
* Partner with the steering team and finance to set and manage site headcount in the Annual Operating Plan (AOP).
* Serve as a first point of contact for employee inquiries regarding policies and procedures.
* Ensure compliance with labor laws and company policies.
* Coordinate logistics for plant-wide events and activities with each month’s event sponsor.
* Assist in communicating details of events to all employees.
* Gather employee feedback on event effectiveness through simple surveys.
* Handle employee relations issues, including conflict resolution and disciplinary actions.
* Conduct investigations into employee complaints.
* Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.
* Provide guidance and coaching to managers on HR best practices and employee relations.
* Act as a subject matter expert on complex compliance issues, such as ADA, Workers Compensation and FLSA.
* Coordinate calendar of monthly events or activities by working with steering team sponsors.
* Help steering team develop and implement new engagement initiatives based on employee feedback.
* Collaborate with department managers and supervisors to encourage event participation.
* Serve as a key point of contact for the employee engagement committee and other stakeholders.
* Manage budget for all employee engagement programs and events.
* Experience and aptitude with HRIS (Human Resources Information Systems).
* Advanced computer skills in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams, and Outlook).
* Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred
* 3+ years’ experience as an HR Generalist
* Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or equivalent discipline preferred.
* Computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
* Strong customer service, relationship-building, and follow-up skills.
* Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
* Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
* Strong problem-solving abilities.
* Results-driven and process-oriented mindset.
* Proven analytical capabilities.
* Strategic thinking and business acumen.
* Project management mindset.
* Thorough knowledge of current trends and issues in Human Resources Management.
* Knowledge of GMPs, SQF, HACCP, FSMA, and other food safety regulations preferred.
* Commitment to following all company safety policies and procedures.
* Positive attitude, dependable, self-motivated, and willing to work overtime or weekends as needed.
* Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
* Demonstrated accountability for work quality, attendance, and continuous improvement.
* Employees must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
* Must have good hand-eye coordination, motor skills, and 20/20 corrected vision.
* Must have normal hearing and vision (with correction if needed), including the ability to distinguish colors for color-coded containers in production areas.
* Employee must wear all required PPE according to the specific manufacturing environment, as outlined in the Employee Handbook, posted policies, or as directed by leadership.
* Must adhere to all safety policies, including lock-out/tag-out, safe lifting techniques, and others as instructed.
* Exposure to wet, humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, high areas, fumes, airborne…