SUMMARY Under general direction, the Sr. HR Generalist will be responsible for all aspects of HR operations including employee relations, compliance, benefits, talent acquisitions, performance management, and payroll administration, working closely with the Operations Team in creating and maintaining a positive and safe workplace. 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Employee Relations

• Work in conjunction with management to create a company culture that emphasizes teamwork, safety, continuous improvement, and high-performance objectives.
• Provide advice, interpretation, and counsel to employees and managers on HR policy, programs, and practices.
• Support employee communications initiatives to promote transparency, engagement, and a positive work environment.
• Conduct employee investigations, counseling, and disciplinary actions when necessary.
• Completes off-boarding processes and data changes.

Compliance

• Actively participates in the development of human resources business strategy and goal setting.
• Compiles and reports Human Resources and Environmental, Health, and Safety data.
• Develop and communicate HR policies and procedures ensuring alignment with legal requirements and company policies.
• Oversees annual performance review process and data collection.
• Manage employee leave of absence programs including FMLA and other statutory leave requirements.
• Completes Personnel Change Notice forms including processing data entry into the HRIS system.
• Prepare documentation as needed for investigations, appeals, and hearings, as needed. Cooperate with outside counsel on employment-related issues if necessary.
• Periodic revision and updating of employee handbook.
• Ensures legal compliance – EEO, AAP, FLSA, etc.
• Act as initial point of contact regarding worker’s compensation accidents, injuries or related incidents; complete online claim reporting and follow up as necessary with the employee, WC clinic and WC claim adjuster.

Compensation & Benefits

• Administer employee group benefits and conduct open enrollment meetings for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k). Counsel employees on benefit-related issues.
• Ensures accuracy of and processes employee benefits paperwork
• May assist with payroll processing and training.

Other

• Assists with internal audits as needed.
• May assist with recruitment, orientation, and onboarding processes as needed.
• Use initiative to independently perform recurring office work with minimal supervision.
• Other Duties as assigned.

• None

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• BS/BA degree in Human Resources, Business Management, or a related field 5 or more years in a high-growth Production or Manufacturing environment working in Human Resources required.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws related to employment and labor (FSLA, EEO, FMLA, ADA, etc.) regulations and compliance, broad understanding of HR principles and practices.
• Experience with ADP Workforce Now preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read, speak, and communicate in English across all levels of the organization.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is highly preferred.

SKILLS

• Able to multi-task and work with multiple interruptions
• Must be able to deal with confidential materials and information professionally and tactfully.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)Excellent written communication skills and solid presentation skills.
• Ability to prioritize and follow through to achieve results and meet deadlines to meet the needs of the business.
• Self-starter who can work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate across all levels of the organization.

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve advanced problems and deal with a variety of options in complex situations.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
SHRM-CP or other HR Certification is preferred but not required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
The typical environment is an office atmosphere with ambient room temperatures, ambient lighting, and common office equipment.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use their hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
The employee will generally alternate between time spent at a desk and time spent within the warehouse or Production Floor. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, and varying environments including extreme cold, and vibration.