HR Generalist I

Primary Duty 

Develop and manage programs and processes: labor relations, recruiting, training, compensation, EEO, safety, workers' compensation, leave administration, and benefits. Incumbent will also play a key role in employee relations. Must exercise independent discretion and decision making, and take a proactive approach to issues and strategies. Act as a consultant to employees and management. Establish rapport and maintain communication with all levels of management and employees. Ability to manage multiple processes and projects with a high degree of accuracy, timeliness, responsibility and confidentiality.

Essential Functions 

· Provide guidance and administration, or management of human resource policies, programs and processes in one or more of the following areas: employee relations, labor relations, recruiting, training, compensation, safety, workers’ compensation, performance management, succession planning, leave administration, and benefits.

· Investigate harassment & discrimination complaints.

· Manage drug & alcohol testing program.

· Participate in and / or administer labor relation issues, contract administration, pre-negotiation analyses; may participate in labor negotiations, grievance process, research arbitration matters, contingency planning as necessary

· May coordinate and / or facilitate the internal and external job postings, recruiting selection, interviewing, offer and relocation process, employee on-boarding

· Prepare and monitor Affirmative Action plan

· Provide training, prepares documentation for EEO complaints, may participate in compliance reviews

· Assist in job and salary administration

· Participate in public relations activities on behalf of the company. May act as official BC media contact.

· May assist in the implementation of safety programs; conducts periodic safety inspections; may act as company representative for OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) audits

· Complete and file workers’ compensation documentation; may monitor claims and review reserves and expenses; assists in the return-to-work program

· May conduct communication and / or training for company-wide initiatives, benefit plan changes, or develop, design, and deliver other training programs

· May support international locations

· Assist employees with other employment events and ensures compliance with company standards and legal requirements

· Demonstrate strong commitment to safety, quality, environmental awareness, and continuous process improvement.

· Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Education/Experience/Physical Functions

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience. Requires demonstrated HR knowledge, problem-solving skills and organizational awareness. Must be able to work independently and have well-developed interpersonal skills, strong organization and prioritization skills necessary to operate in a fast-paced work environment, effective communication skills and high motivation/initiative. Strong PC skills required.

Preferred Qualifications: Minimum of 3 years' HR generalist experience preferred. PHR or SPHR certification preferred. Experience in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred.