HR Generalist

Direct Hire HR Generalist opportunity with nationwide manufacturer.  Will plan, direct, coordinate and evaluate overall human resource management activities to optimize the strategic use of human resources and maintain functions for union environment.

Ensures company is following federal and state labor laws

Responsible for recruitment, testing, interviewing, background checks, employment reference checks, and entire hiring process of employees as needed

Conducts maintenance of HR system including employee changes

Coordinates all benefit enrollments, including record keeping and terminations

Completes monthly reports

Tracks Short Term Disability

Processes unemployment claims and conducts unemployment hearings when necessary

Acts as employee contact/resource and assists employment related questions

Responsible for maintenance of Worker’s Compensation records and investigations

Oversees FMLA records and tracking

Assists Managers and Supervisors with coaching and counseling of employees

Oversees new hire orientation completion

Ensures I-9 compliance and conducts I-9 audits

Coordinates performance/wage review process

Coordinates employee relations activities

Responsible for insuring plant is in OSHA compliance and maintenance of all records

Responsible for training of all employees yearly for sexual harassment and workplace violence

Conducts open enrollment yearly and assists all employees with requested changes are completed

Involved in the strategic management of the division

Travels to all locations also includes company business for training opportunities and Human Resource meetings

All other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree

Ability to read, analyze financial reports and legal documents

Knowledge of Word and Excel

PHR/SPHR certification desired

OSHA compliance course desired