Human Resources Generalist – Training and Recruiting

About Us:
Join the team that has been powering growth and an excellent reputation for over 60 years! Etna Supply is an industry leader in plumbing, heating, underground, municipal, and fire protection wholesale distribution throughout Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, and Wisconsin. We are committed to sound financial principals, building partnerships that foster teamwork, and striving for continuous improvement. We are dedicated to fairness integrity, and respect.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation and benefits package, including bonus!
• 5 different lines of business and 2 subsidiaries that provide company stability through diversification.
• Balanced home/work life with hybrid work schedule, rare evenings or Saturdays, and no Sunday hours.
• Professional development opportunities to support your growth.
• A collaborative and inclusive work environment that values your contributions.
• The fun challenge of working in a fast-paced, multi-location, diverse business function environment with minimal travel.

Position Summary:
We are seeking a full-time highly skilled and detail-oriented Human Resources Generalist to support and enhance our corporate HR operations while specializing in leaves of absence and safety. As a Human Resources Generalist at Etna, you will work as part of our Human Resources team and be responsible for efficient, accurate, and effective performance of HR duties and projects to support the company’s multiple locations and lines of business. The successful candidate will demonstrate professionalism, adaptability, and a strong commitment to fostering a positive work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leaves of Absence/ADAA: Coordinate FMLA, Workers’ Compensation, and other leaves of absence ensuring proper tracking, communication, and documentation. Ensure ADAA process completed as needed and documented.
• Safety and Compliance: Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, administer safety protocols, and maintain relevant documentation.
• Recruiting: Develop and manage job postings, source qualified candidates, conduct interviews, and oversee onboarding to ensure a seamless recruitment process.
• Benefits Administration: Manage benefit programs, assist employees with enrollment, and ensure compliance with eligibility requirements.
• Training: Maintain accurate training records, develop programs to address employee development needs, and enhance existing training initiatives.
• Employee Engagement: Coordinate recognition programs, events, and initiatives to promote employee satisfaction and a strong organizational culture.
• Problem Resolution: Assist with employee relations matters, including investigations, conflict resolution, and disciplinary actions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university; or
• 5 years of progressive HR experience; or
• Equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Demonstrated work experience in the areas of:
  • Leave Management
  • Safety and Compliance
  • Recruiting
  • Benefits Administration
• Experience in a multi-location, multi-state environment highly desired.
• PHR or SHRM-CP certification desired.
• ADP experience, preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of Human Resource concepts and federal, state, and local employment laws.
• Working knowledge of federal and state OSHA regulations.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and ethics.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple tasks, priorities, and deadlines and easily adapt to changing situations in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective interpersonal, communication, customer service, teamwork, judgment, adaptability, organization, prioritization, negotiation, stress management, accuracy, presentation, persuasion, listening, delegation, decision making, and problem-solving skills.
• General business acumen and understanding of balancing the needs of associates with the needs of the company.
• Ability to effectively interact with all levels of associates and present information in an easy-to-understand manner.
• Maintain professional image as a representative of the company.
• Ability to travel occasionally.
• Ability to read and interpret documents, such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedures manuals.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, with or without a calculator.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, ADP, and other HR-related software and systems.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment.

Certifications and/or Licenses:

• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
• HRCI or SHRM certification preferred.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Frequently required to sit; talk and hear; and use fingers.
• Regularly required to walk and stand; reach, grasp, and handle.
• Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to fulfill the essential job functions in a consistent state of alertness and a safe manner.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include clear vision at 20 inches or less and 20 feet or more and color vision.
• Work performed primarily inside.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Pass substance abuse screening.