Human Resources Generalist

The Human Resources Generalist is primarily responsible for hiring and employee relations in our facilities. This person’s focus will largely be hiring and onboarding full-time production positions for the Madison and Poynette Plants. As time permits, this person will also support special projects and support employee engagement throughout the plant.

Responsibilities

• Establish relationships with employees that inspire trust, confidence, and respect.
• Provide human resources support services to all employees with a primary focus on the Poynette manufacturing facility and also support to the Madison manufacturing facility.
• Under the direction of HR Manager, understand production recruiting needs and targeted start dates.
• Collaborate with the labor planning team to determine openings and hire to the agreed upon headcount plan.
• Responsible for the internal bid process, posting and awarding positions following the guidelines of the contract.
• Screen candidate resumes and job applications
• Conduct phone interviews using a standard template
• Recruit candidates by using databases, social media, referrals, job fairs and other resources
• Schedule and coordinate candidates for tours in the Madison and Poynette plants
• Conduct in-person interviews and tours in the Madison and Poynette plants
• Coordinate and deliver offers to applicants; work with hiring managers and HR team as needed to ensure alignment
• Update related spreadsheets and iCIMS to maintain applicant flow, support metrics and reporting, and understand open shifts or roles
• Launch onboarding activities (such as emails, calendar events, Paylocity, and background screenings) for new employees
• Follow up with candidate’s pre-start to ensure they start as planned; collect information and update iCims and others to communicate changes to plan
• Follow up with new hires to collect new hire paperwork including I9 and other onboarding materials
• Manage the new employee orientation.
• As a role model, promote and champion company values.
• Interpret and communicate human resources policies, procedures, laws, standards, regulations, plant rules and labor contracts.
• Assist with the worker’s compensation process including the completion of incident reports and employee inquiries.
• Counsel supervisors/managers involving production staff personnel issues.
• Assist with all aspects of employee onboarding, benefit administration, and leave of absence program.
• Assist with planning and execution of company- sponsored employee events such as retirements, monthly celebrations, and annual holiday gatherings.
• Prepare and maintain employment records related to events such as hiring, termination, leaves, transfers, or promotions in HRIS.
• Work with department on projects wherever needed.
• Perform administrative tasks within Human Resources Department.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to use knowledge of business and personal judgment to match applicants to positions.
• Superior collaboration and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build productive relationships with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Basic knowledge of personnel policies and procedures, employee benefits programs, and related legal compliance areas, including an understanding of labor issues and laws.
• Exceptional listening skills, positive, caring, and fair attitude toward others.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and frequent interruptions without losing focus or productivity; ability to meet time sensitive deadlines.
• Strong initiative and follow through.
• Have has a positive attitude and competitive spirit.
• Creative and innovative; adept at solving problems.
• Works well under pressure and maintains composure during difficult employee situations. Makes sound decisions.
• Possesses high integrity and sets a good example as a representative of the Human Resources team.
• Committed to customer service; possesses a positive and professional attitude.
• Strong attention to detail; strives for quality work and for improvement of procedures and processes.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality, and to work independently under general supervision.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with HRIS software (especially Paylocity) and applicant tracking software (especially iCIMS).
• Experience recruiting entry level employees in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience with FMLA administration.