What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Generalist position at Aviagen North America?
Job Description Summary:
We are immediately hiring individuals for the position of HR Generalist. This position will report to the Vice President of the East Region and be located in Pikeville, TN.Job Description:
- Maintains knowledge of legal requirements and government reporting regulations affecting human resources functions and ensures policies, procedures, and reporting are in compliance
- Strategic Planning
- Recruitment
- High School/College/University outreach/engagement
- Intern Program
- Investigations
- Keeps/verifies records of personnel transactions such as hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, and terminations
- Partnering with Regional Vice President
- Coaching, training, leadership development
- Processes unemployment claims and appeals
- Responds to inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs
- Maintaining and distributing reports
- Arranging and reserving training courses or classes including a follow up for effectiveness of the training
- Review and approval of labor invoices
- Follow company policy and meet or exceed established procedures regarding bio-security, animal welfare, safety, ISO, strain security, harassment and discrimination, drug and alcohol, and email/internet policy
Job qualifications:
- Associates or bachelor's degree in related field
- 1-3 years related experience
- Advanced experience in Microsoft software is required
- Experience in Kronos human resources information system preferred
- Good communication, organizational skills, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to perform tasks with little or no supervision; dependability
- Team oriented
- Basic comprehension skills and critical thinking
- Must be a self-motivator with ability to perform tasks with accuracy and efficiency and detail oriented
- Basic comprehension skills
- Critical thinking
- Negotiation skills and tact
- Able to build and nurture relationships with our vendors and colleagues
- Ability to speak Spanish is a plus, not required.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
