Human Resources Generalist

Job Title: HR Generalist

FLSA Status: Full-Time, Exempt

Reports to: Director of Human Resources – Corporate

Company Background:

Commercial Forged Products (CFP) was founded in 1874 as the Smith & O’Leary Company Products included artillery shells, motor housings, castings, and farm and truck forgings. In 1946, CFP was renamed Commercial Stamping and Forge and manufactured tunnel supports, tank heads, and miscellaneous forged and steel fabricated products. In 1986, the CFP was sold to Wozniak Industries, Inc. and named Commercial Forged Products. Today, CFP remains a Wozniak Industries division, producing custom-forged parts. Our business extends to the agriculture, truck, truck trailer, off-highway equipment, oil & energy, percussion drill bit, and other industrial markets.

A division of Wozniak Industries, Commercial Forged Products brings to the market 145 years of experience as a contract manufacturer of steel forgings. Over the years, we have increased our technical and manufacturing capabilities to service products in support of many different industries, including off-highway, agriculture, oil/energy, construction, and horizontal directional drilling. Regardless of the product or market, customers can rely on Commercial Forged Products’ total focus on quality and delivery. It’s this dedication to our clients that keeps us at the forefront of the metal forging industry.

Job Description:

The HR Generalist will be responsible for providing daily on-site HR support in a unionized environment. This role will serve as the subject matter expert of HR policies and processes and will require in-depth knowledge of HR best practices. The HR Generalist will be responsible for recruitment, personnel maintenance, benefits administration, employee relations, training / development programs, and safety. This position will have a dotted line reporting structure to the plant General Manager.

This position will work closely with the Director of Human Resources, payroll department, and production managers.

Responsibilities:

· Assist with managing employee timecards and call-offs

· Manage and apply company attendance policy by generating weekly reports and issuing necessary disciplinary actions.

· Day-to-day filing and employee changes in ADP WorkforceNow

· Facilitate the completion of HR forms

· Manage open enrollment

· Maintain HRIS system (ADP)

· Administer HR policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all applicable labor laws

· Manage safety program and oversee safety committee

· Lead and manage annual performance reviews

Manage the onboarding and offboarding process

· Identify opportunities to improve HR processes

· Manage full-cycle recruiting including job postings, screening candidates, conducting interviews and onboarding

· Manage employee leave of absence

· Serve as subject matter expert of collective bargaining agreement (CBA)

· Ensure OSHA and Workers’ compensation compliance

· Interpret and prepare documentation in relation to grievances or other legal matters

· The first point of contact for HR related vendors

· Coordinate employee engagement events

· Advise employees on changes in policies, procedures and benefits

· Assist leadership in addressing employee relations issues or concerns

Skills & Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business administration, or related field required

· 5-7 years of proven HR experience

· Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred

· Experience working in a union environment preferred

· Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations

· Experience with ADP WorkforceNow or similar systems preferred

· Excellent verbal and written communication required

· Strong analytical, problem-solving and negotiating skills

· Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

· Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

· Must be willing to work on-site

Working Conditions:

This position will be in a manufacturing environment in an office setting.

Physical Demands:

· Physical ability to sit for extended periods and occasionally walk to the production floor

· Must be able to use hands and fingers to key in data

· Must be able to use telephone and spoken communication

EEOC Statement:

Employment decisions will be based solely upon an individual’s qualifications for the position being filled, and other non-discriminatory business factors. CFP does not tolerate discrimination based on age, ancestry, arrest record, citizenship status, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, military status, national origin, order of protection status, parental status, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, unfavorable discharge from military service, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Choose your own hours
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Experience:

• Recruiting: 1 year (Required)
• Human resources: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Bedford Park, IL 60638 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Bedford Park, IL 60638: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $70,000 - $90,000