FLSA Status: Exempt (Salaried)

Primary Job Function

The Human Resources Generalist retains the overall responsibility and accountability of all HR functions and programs and coordinates with Company Leadership to oversee best practices in the planning and coordination Human Resources activities. This position will work with a high level of autonomy to cover all HR functions including talent acquisition and retention, onboarding & offboarding processes, benefits administration, compliance and policy development, training, performance management, employee relations, workplace health/safety, and HR system administration.

Note: This position operates on Day Shift (8:00am 5:00pm)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversees and administers all aspects of the Talent Acquisition function including updating of job requisitions, recruiting, coordinating interviews, and administering/improving the new hire onboarding and orientation processes.
• Administers the Companys benefits plans, including the annual renewal/assessment process, change recommendations, open enrollment communication/administration and COBRA administration.
• Maintains current/relevant knowledge of all Federal, State and Local regulatory requirements including but not limited to EEO, ADA/ADAA and FMLA/OFLA.
• Works with leadership to develop, interpret, implement, and maintain the Company's personnel policies and procedures in accordance with federal, state and local laws and regulations.
• Provides recommendations for staff and/or management training related to interviewing, performance appraisals, counseling techniques and documentation of performance issues or performance goals/plans, compliance, and any other identified issues.
• Supports and coaches leaders throughout all aspects of performance management including performance reviews / appraisals, corrective actions, counseling techniques, performance goals / plans, and information related to training.
• Manages employee relations issues, such as harassment allegations, workplace complaints, or other employee concerns.
• Participates as a member of the Safety Committee and works in conjunction with leadership and Safety NW Representatives in the determination and delivery of safety training.
• Manages all aspects of work-related injuries/illnesses, including filing of workers compensation claims with SAIF and coordination of the return-to-duty/modified duty process.
• Maintains all employment records, utilizing a combination of Human Resources Information System (HRIS) software (Paycom) and physical files. Ensures that file privacy an integrity is maintained in accordance with HIPAA and other applicable regulations.
• Promptly and accurately processes all employment verifications unemployment claims and garnishments/enforcement orders.
• Manages all leaves of absence (FMLA/OFLA, disability, workers comp, etc.), including the coordination of disability claims with the carrier when applicable.
• Manages the off-boarding process and ensures that all termination processes are followed so that final pay is issued correctly and within the required timeframe.
• Follows established safety protocols including required usage of PPE; helps to maintain a safe working environment.
• Keeps work area clean and organized
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

Minimum skills, knowledge, education, certifications and related job experience that employee typically must have to perform essential functions of the job acceptably:

• Five years of successful HR management experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment (metal manufacturing experience a plus).
• Competent in the usage of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other software programs needed to effectively analyze and communicate for the requirements of the position.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret instructions and professional literature
• Competent in the assessment and usage of HRIS systems (preferably Paycom)
• Strong math computation and analytical skills
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) desired
• A strong attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to simultaneously organize, prioritize and track of large number of diverse tasks.
• Dependability; honesty & integrity; a positive, proactive attitude; ability to use time productively, working with minimal supervision both individually and as part of a team.
• Ability to work overtime as required

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: (a) alternate between sitting/standing and spend extended periods of time doing either, (b) walk, (c) use hands to touch, (d) reach with hands and arms, (e) climb or balance, (f) stoop, (g) kneel, crouch, or crawl, and (h) and talk or hear.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• May be exposed to noise, dust, fumes, airborne particles, smoke and temperature extremes within OSHA Permissible Exposure Levels.