HR Generalist

Job Title: Human Resources Generalist

Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Job Summary:

The HR Generalist will provide support to the HR Manager through involvement in all functional areas of the HR department with the emphasis being in recruiting, onboarding/off boarding, employee relations, benefit/leave administration, HRIS data entry, and payroll. This role will be hands-on, and employee focused. This role will be a change manager for continuous improvement of employee morale while maintaining orderly utilization of human capital while ensuring company policies and procedures are adhered to.

Responsibilities & Essential Functions:

• Provide exceptional customer service to employees and leaders. Address inquiries related to HR policies and procedures. Create positive experiences for employees and develop close partnerships with managers and employees.

• Provide backup support for bi-weekly payroll for hourly and salary employees, resolve timesheet discrepancies, provide payroll reporting and other payroll related data.
• Lead the interpretation and implementation of established policies and procedures throughout the company.
• Lead the employee relations and ensures compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity regulations.

• Coach all employee levels including management and executive leaders on behaviors and techniques to achieve leadership excellence and culture-to-performance outcomes.
• Contribute to culture and change management.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and workforce planning initiatives.
• Conduct new employee orientations and facilitate the onboarding process.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and make recommendations for improvements.
• Support career development initiatives and succession planning efforts.
• Maintain accurate employee records, including personnel files, attendance, and performance evaluations.
• Assist in administering employee benefits programs and open enrollment processes.
• Handle employee relations issues professionally and confidentially, in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Support HR projects and initiatives as assigned.
• Plans and coordinates employee activities and special events and leads the Employee Activities Committee

• Comply with and actively support the health, safety, and environmental programs, policies, and procedures of the Company.
• Leads internal investigations and audits regarding compliance with external laws, regulations, and applicable Company policies.

• Assists in promoting and enhancing the Company’s image.
• Participates in community affairs and represents the company in professional organizations.

• Train supervisors & managers who have time keeping responsibilities in best practices.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Experience collecting and analyzing employee timesheet data, executing payroll for hourly and salary employees desired.
• Experience conducting full cycle recruiting for multiple positions required.
• Ability to think outside the box to make improvements.

• Experience developing winning staffing strategies and action plans.
• High degree of Emotional Intelligence

• Understanding of payroll processes, laws, and regulations

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines, prioritize tasks, and delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to act with integrity and professionalism and uphold the company's ethical standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably Human Resources Management, Business Administration or related field.
• 4+ years’ experience in progressively responsible HR roles
• Experience working for a manufacturing facility preferred.
• Excellent command of written and spoken English
• Exceptional computer skills, including Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge of IRS and FLSA rules and regulations
• Previous experience with ADP and SAP desired
• PHR or SPHR desired

Required Competencies:

• Active Listening & Speaking: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times; talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Social Perceptiveness: Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Management of Personnel Resources: Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
• Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents

Physical Demands:

Physical demands may include but not limited to the following:

• Must be able to frequently move about the manufacturing plant campus, general office environments, production areas, and occasionally ascend/descend stairs.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Must be able to operate a computer and other office machinery.
• Must be able to position self to file documents including the top and bottom drawers of file cabinets.
• Must be able to occasionally move office equipment and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to wear all required PPE while in production area.

Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401 (k)
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Paid time off
• 10 Holidays

Hankook & Company is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, Hankook & Company is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. All job functions are subject to modification.