Human Resource Generalist

Company: Casting Solutions

Casting Solutions, LLC is a leading supplier of gray and ductile iron castings with extensive foundry experience. Our castings are used for manufacturing residential and commercial boilers, heat distribution radiators, automotive applications, water infrastructure projects, and for the stadium seating industry. We strive to be the lowest cost gray and ductile cast iron foundry in the world and know that to be successful in today's competitive environment, we must satisfy our customers with quality products at competitive prices and deliver on time. 

We are looking for a Human Resources Generalist to join our team! Under the supervision of the General Manger and the Corporate Vice President Human Resources, this position is a critical member of the Foundry Management team and will be expected to drive and implement Human Resource initiatives to increase organizational effectiveness, build capability and talent of the workforce to positively impact overall business performance.  This position will require the ability to work independently with a reliable and dependable work ethic.

This is a full-time, exempt position located in Zanesville, OH. Hours are Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Works with hiring managers in various departments to define recruitment needs and plan the hiring process
• Source candidates on job boards, resume databases, professional networks and through referrals
• Recruits for open positions from posting of positions, to prescreening of applicants, coordination of interviews, following up with managers, through preparation of offer letters
• Works with employees through onboarding processes include scheduling onboarding activities, ensuring paperwork is complete and all information is entered into the system 
• Process employees’ queries and respond in a timely manner
• Maintains employee records and all applicable Human Resource Information Systems and compiles reports from databases 
• Works closely with payroll to ensure employees payroll information is maintained timely and accurately within all databases
• Stays up to date with all local, state, and federal regulations and maintains compliance with regulations  
• On-site employee benefit contact
• Monitor and ensure compliance with leave programs (FMLA/STD/WC/LTD)
• Conducts investigations into employee disputes or claims and provides a summary of findings with recommendations
• Monitors unemployment compensation reports and files necessary paperwork to appeal cases
• Day-to-day oversight of labor relations within the geographical area as well as participation in labor negotiations
• Monitors performance evaluation program
• Manages Worker’s Compensation claims on site relaying pertinent information to 3^rd party administrators, Plant Management, Corporate Human Resources, and keeping OSHA logs always up to date 
• Administer safety program by assisting with the scheduling of training to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal laws.   Ensure tracking of all training and follow up as necessary 
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; OR Associate’s degree (A.A.) degree in Human Resources Management and 5 years of Human Resources experience; OR any similar combination of education and experience. 
• Proficient computer skills to include Microsoft Word, Power Point and Excel
• Previous experience working in Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS)
• Thorough working knowledge of general office procedures
• Ability to function independently
• Ability to interface effectively at the plant, supervision and management levels
• Professional, customer-oriented
• Excellent communication skills
• Union experience 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 the 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 regularly required to stand; walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance 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 and distance vision and ability to differentiate colors.  

Work Environment: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts.  The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.  The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places, toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; risk of electrical shock and vibration.  

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet and professional. Occasionally required to enter plant environment, which is usually moderate to loud, however, appropriate PPE is provided. Temperature of the factory is relative to the outside temperature.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage available on your first day of employment
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) plan
• 10 paid holidays
• 2 personal days
• Vacation time
• 75% tuition reimbursement after 6 months