Plant HR Generalist

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Job description

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

Performs Human Resources related duties at the plant level including responsibilities in some or all the following functional areas: employee relations, training, employment, worker's compensation, and HR administration. Also supports special projects as assigned.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

· Partners with employees and management to communicate various Human Resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, and government regulations.

· Works closely with plant management, supervision, and HR Manager in resolving and coaching on employee performance or disciplinary issues and employee complaints.

· Facilitates and/or provides training including new hire orientation.

· Maintains and coordinates employee recognition programs.

· Coordinates recruiting activities including liaison with applicant sources, screening of applications, and interviews applicants to match experience with specific job-related requirements.

· Works with plant management, HR Manager and Corporate HR on hiring, lay-off and termination decisions.

· Primary responsibility for worker's compensation administration.

· Interacts with employees regarding payroll issues, concerns, and human resource needs.

· Administrates all aspects of payroll on a weekly basis for hourly group. Work jointly with corporate payroll department.

· Responsible for troubleshooting and maintaining timekeeping system.

· Maintains all employee records, keeping them up to date including administration within HRIS.

· Documents and assists supervisors with documenting employee issues or potential disciplinary problems.

· Investigates, responds to, and represents company on unemployment compensation matters.

· Benefits coordination including assistance with open enrollment, employee inquiries, changes in status and new hire orientation.

· Assist with administration of plant safety requirements including OSHA reporting, incident investigation and tracking, training, Safety Committee, and all other safety related administration as needed.

· Shall be competent and shall have appropriate education, training, skills, and experience. They shall be fully conversant in BRC Food Safety Policy, GMP's, HACCP Principle and BRC Food Safety Standard and Application.

· Administrates all policies including leave-of-absence, disciplinary, etc.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

· Minimum 3-5 years human resources generalist experience

· Degree in Human Resources or related discipline preferred

· Knowledge of HRIS and payroll software to assure accurate record-keeping, reporting, and administrative compliance consistent with regulatory and internal practices. Ability to utilize available data for assessment of current state on progress of key initiatives.

· Strong organizational skills and ability to effectively handle multiple priorities and deadlines.

· Ability to work cooperatively with all levels of the organization.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Displays high level of professionalism and confidentiality.

· Experience in establishing effective approaches to improve employee engagement.

· Effective in problem-solving and dispute resolution.

· Ability to communicate with all levels of employees especially during difficult and challenging situations.

· Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

· Ability to establish approaches to improve the effectiveness of employee engagement efforts.

· This job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges while multi-tasking and using innovative methods to resolve issues.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• human resources: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: One location