The Human Resource Generalist provides guidance and support in a variety of areas to include benefits, wellness, employee relations, recruitment, compensation, and training. Recommends and develops policy, counsels employees and supervisors in regards to policy and applicable laws, and administers all company benefit and wellness programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages the administration of all company benefit programs including health, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability, worker compensation, COBRA and FMLA.
• Provides support and assistance to all employees regarding benefit issues and concerns. Facilitates effective benefit orientation programs for new and existing employees by educating and familiarizing employees in benefit plans, policies and procedures.
• Provides support in benefit plan renewal and implementation. Facilitates accurate enrollment of all participants (employees, COBRA participants and retired personnel) and ensures appropriate documentation and communication of all plan options.
• Ensure that workers compensation claims and unemployment claims are properly administered; help represent the company in administrative hearings on workers compensation and unemployment as necessary.
• Coordinates and facilitates, in collaboration with the recruiting team, the effective hiring of qualified applicants for production and skilled labor positions. Facilitates other staffing activities such as orientation, placement, training, and performance evaluation.
• Provides leadership to the organization’s wellness program by coordinating and facilitating all wellness efforts.
• Provides direction and support to Supervisory staff regarding application of labor laws and company policies regarding employee discipline/corrective actions and other aspects of the fair, firm, and consistent approach to HR management.
• Coordinates employee separation communications and related documentation, and conducts exit interviews.
• Ensures HR related data, HRIS systems and programs are properly maintained and administered.
• Assist in maintaining the Employee Handbook and communicate updates/changes in policies as necessary.
• Works with Human Resources Manager and CAO to develop HR related programs that coincide with organizational goals and strategic objectives.
• Maintains knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions and works with the Human Resources Manager to ensure policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance.
• Reinforces and encourages a union free environment by participating in effective employee relations programs.
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned by the Human Resources Manager.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Human Resources or related field

Experience: Five or more years HR experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Thorough understanding and ability to apply federal, state and local regulations related to personnel issues (benefits, wages, ADA, FMLA, OSHA, etc.)
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
• Strong time and project management skills; well developed sense of urgency
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft and related software
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Team-oriented, ethical, credible and trustworthy
• Able to see the big picture while managing the details in a disciplined way
• Appropriately decisive and results oriented
• Professional in appearance and demeanor
• Ability to balance multiple tasks
• Good analytical skills
• Experience in negotiating employee issues
• Experience in managing for continuation of a union free environment

Benefits include:
Fixed weekly schedule
Insurance within 60 days
Holidays and paid time off
401K with match
Boot reimbursement
Prescription safety glass reimbursement
Plenty of growth opportunities

You’ll be part of a family culture where your contributions are noticed and recognized.
CA Lawton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

Salary: $60,000.00 - $72,000.00 per year

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