What are the responsibilities and job description for the HR Generalist position at Hutchinson?
Job Description
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Recruitment and Onboarding :
Post job openings and manage recruitment processes.
Conduct interviews and coordinate hiring activities.
Facilitate new employee orientation and onboarding.
Employee Relations :
Address employee concerns and resolve workplace conflicts.
Promote a positive and inclusive work environment.
Conduct exit interviews and analyze feedback.
Prepare documentation for employees such as onboarding packet, FMLA / STD paperwork, termination documents, offer letters, etc.
Compensation and Benefits :
Administer payroll and manage employee benefits programs.
Ensure compliance with compensation regulations and policies.
Assist employees with benefits-related inquiries.
Manage Annual Enrollment activities and ensure timely enrollments for all employees.
Training and Development :
Organize and conduct training sessions and workshops.
Evaluate training effectiveness and suggest program updates as needed.
Policy Implementation :
Enforce company policies and procedures.
Ensure compliance with labor laws and employment standards.
Communicate policy changes to employees.
Performance Management :
Coordinate performance appraisal processes using HR Connect.
Support supervisors in evaluations of hourly employees, ensuring timely completion.
Support supervisors in addressing performance issues.
Record Keeping and Compliance :
Maintain accurate employee records and HR databases.
Prepare and submit required reports and documentation.
Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements.
Maintain Shopvue timekeeping system and assist supervisors with payroll approval and changes.
HR Projects and Initiatives :
Participate in HR projects and initiatives to improve processes.
Support diversity and inclusion efforts.
Assist with organizational development and change management.
Travel may be required on an infrequent basis to other Hutchinson locations.
Other duties may be assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESS : None QUALIFICATIONS :
- Proven experience as an HR Generalist or in a similar HR role.
- Strong knowledge of HR principles, practices, and procedures.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
- Strong problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :
LANGUAGE SKILLS :
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS :
COMPUTER SKILLS :
REASONING ABILITY :
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS :
PHYSICAL DEMANDS :
The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform 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 required to talk and hear : stand; walk; sit; and use hands. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
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.
The HR Generalist will be required to use a computer for an extended period while sitting or standing. The work environment is generally quiet with interruptions periodically.
HEALTH AND SAFETY :
Must actively support our Health Safety and Environmental policy, immediately report all Safety hazards and correct them when able to safely do so, participate in all required Safety Training, meetings, inspects, and use all required PPE.
