What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Generalist position at AmTrim?
Job Summary:
Under the guidance of the HR Manager, the HR Generalist provides fundamental HR services to assigned operation including, but not limited to, coordinating hourly employment, utilizing employer of choice policies and procedures, coordinating facility employee relations activities, and supporting personnel needs as requested by operations. Executes human resources policies, procedures and programs relating to various phases of human resources activity by performing the following duties at assigned facility.
Job Responsibilities:
Conducts hiring process from start to finish, including but not limited to posting opportunities, recruiting, screening, background checks, and orientation / onboarding.
Maintains records of personnel transactions such as hires, promotions, transfers, corrective actions, terminations, and employee statistics for government reporting.
Provides input to management in appropriate resolution of employee relations issues; conducts employee counseling, including disciplinary actions, as required.
Provides input to managers and employees on effective employee relations and communications programs and executes company policies/procedures fairly and consistently to foster positive attitudes and promote employee understanding and support of company strategies.
Prepares hourly employee separation notices and related documentation, and conducts hourly stay and exit interviews, and shares input regarding potential areas for improvement as needed.
Partners with plant leadership on employee engagement activities; plans and organizes these activities including birthday celebrations, recognition programs, and holiday events.
Processes hourly unemployment compensation claim requests.
Applies understanding and knowledge of HR information system products and services (UltiPro, Cognos and YESS) to assist internal users at assigned facility. Works in conjunction with IT in managing the day-to-day functions of the HRIS web system.
Executes Corporate Safety Policies and participates in the development of facility-specific procedures for compliance with established standards.
Assists in the development, design, and delivery of safety training for all employees and temporary employees.
Participates in investigations of all safety incidents and assists with completion of corrective action plans.
Determines needed safety and health employee testing and contracts outside services to conduct same; analyzes results and coordinates decision-making process relative to appropriate action.
Assists supervisors and managers with conducting regular safety inspections, specific equipment inspections, and safety meetings.
Builds, develops, and facilitates Safety Committee.
Responds to all outside medical attention injuries and ensures appropriate action is taken relative to any personnel, equipment, machinery, or tools that were involved in incident.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Education, Skills and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in HR related curriculum or equivalent 2 to 4 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 1 to 3 years safety experience is a plus.
License, Certification or Special Requirements:
PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP or other related HR Certifications desired but not required.
Work Environment and Physical Demands:
The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee will encounter 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 exposed to a normal office environment and occasionally required to walk through a plant environment. The employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and peripheral vision.
When in production areas, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn including but not limited to: eyes, ear, foot and/or other protective devices as required.
