HR Generalist I

Job Title: Human Resources Generalist

Department: Human Resources

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports to: Human Resource Manager

Responsibilities:

Talent Acquisition –

· Deploy and execute the company's talent acquisition process to source, select, and hire a competent, diverse, and talented workforce that fits our Comar culture.

· Recruits, interviews, and facilitates the selection of qualified job applicants for open positions; collaborates with departmental managers to understand skills and competencies required for openings.

· Achieves recruiting key performance indicators (KPIs).

· Leverages external and internal sourcing strategies to deliver a pipeline of diverse, top talent.

· Communicates Comar Culture/Values and “Why” Comar is a great place to work in order to attract & hire top talent.

· Networks through industry contacts, events, trade groups, professional associations, social media, colleges and local communities to attract and hire talent.

· Tracks, analyzes, and reports candidate pipeline status, recruitment trends, and key recruitment metrics to adjust as needed to drive effective candidate flow and time to fill.

Talent Processes and Training & Development

· Execute Comar’s processes, programs and tools for career progression eligibility as well as training and development. Including: Performance Management, Merit Planning and Training & Development.

· Work with plant manager to identify team-based activities that will improve and elevate team performance.

· Capture and communicate the key metrics to measure timely execution and impact of individual progression and talent development processes.

Employee Engagement/Retention & Culture Development

· Implements new hire orientation and employee recognition programs.

· Executes and implements employee engagement surveys along with subsequent action plans.

· Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.

· Handles employment-related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to the appropriate staff.

· Participate in the employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations with the help of the HR Manager for the site.

· Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.

· Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law.

· Promote company health, wellness, and safety programs and initiatives.

· Capture and communicate the key metrics for employee engagement with leaders and across all employee groups.

· Monthly reporting of Safety data, including, but not limited to, Decide Safe, Near Miss and STOP Observations.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or Business

· 4 years of Human Resources Generalist experience with an emphasis on Talent Acquisition and Employee Engagement and Development.

· Proven track record implementing recruiting processes, training and career progression programs, and building a high performance, high engagement workplace culture.

Skills and Competencies:

· Excellent organizational skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced growing business.

· A customer-centric mindset, with an outgoing, approachable personality and experience working in a collaborative team environment.

· Proven organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments/projects, timelines and to identify project interdependencies, resource needs, potential risks/pitfalls, and mitigation plans.

· Working knowledge of employment and labor laws to ensure regulatory compliance at the local, state, and federal level.

· Ability to make quality business decisions independently, high degree of confidence and ability to get results.

· Comfortable working with staff within all levels of the organization.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Experience working in Plastics Packaging Manufacturing with ISO requirements and Lean principles.

· Experience sourcing/marketing a wide range of technical positions including school, trade or professional association relationships and programs.

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. This job description is subject to change but remains in effect until superseded or canceled in writing by Human Resources.