What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Generalist (Florence, SC) position at Smead?
Smead Manufacturing is seeking a Human Resources Generalist to join our Florence, SC team. The Human Resources Generalist will manage all aspects of HR practices and processes for the Florence, SC branch. The HR Generalist is responsible for the administration, coordination and evaluation of all HR functions such as employment, compensation, employee relations, benefits, workers compensation and general employee services. Responsibilities also include providing direction, interpretation, and implementation of policies, procedures and various training programs.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Manager Guidance and Employee Relations
- Partners with the facility leadership team to maintain a positive and respectful work environment, develop strong work relationships, build morale, and increase productivity and retention.
- Provides day-to-day performance management guidance to managers (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions).
- Partner with the corporate HR team and other branch HR personnel on company-wide initiatives and to ensure consistent administration of policies and procedures.
- Maintains in-depth knowledge of legal requirements and ensures regulatory compliance for Florence.
- Provides HR policy guidance and interpretation.
- Provides guidance and input on business unit restructures, workforce planning and succession planning.
- Ensure all employment practices comply with legal requirements and government regulations. Maintain current knowledge of state and federal regulations that impact the Florence workforce.
- Oversee Staffing Agencies, coordinate personnel issues with agencies and temporary staff.
- Administer safety and health programs, facilitate safety meetings, training, and awareness programs, and ensure compliance with OSHA requirements. Conduct routine safety inspections, investigate work related accidents, and initiate Worker’s Compensation claims.
- Handle investigations and disciplinary investigations. Review and approve corrective actions recommended by leadership. Represent the company at personnel related hearings and investigations.
- Administer employee services such as EAP, service awards, and social events.
- Administers EEO and Affirmative Action programs, serving as the designated officer. Assists leadership in understanding their role in the Affirmative Action Program.
- Manage performance evaluations and wage recommendations ensuring consistency with compensation structure and internal pay equity.
- Identifies training needs for business units and individual executive coaching needs.
Staffing/Recruiting
- Create staffing and recruiting plans to support office and production needs. Responsible for recruiting and onboarding new employees and facilitating the new employee orientation program.
- Screens candidates and develops employment offers
- Develops onboarding and orientation plans for new hires
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or equivalent education and experience.
- 5 years of experience in Human Resources.
- Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including recruiting, employee relations, diversity, performance management, and federal and state respective employment laws.
- SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) credential or ability to obtain certification within one year of employment
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, ordinances, and policies.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Experience with HRIS systems, preferably UKG
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to ensure complete support and understanding.
- Ability to identify and solve problems using and adjusting tactics as appropriate to the situation.
- Ability to set and achieve challenging goals, including the ability to focus personal and team efforts to achieve key business objectives and improve organizational performance.
Working Environment:
- Inside (sheltered) 100%
- Outside work 0%
- Travel required 0%
Position Type: Full-Time
Average Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary Range: $ / Exempt
Shift: Days
Smead is a company with a long history and a bright future. The company was established in 1906 and with the acquisition of UBrands in 2017 has diversified its products, expanded opportunities and positioned itself for growth well into the future.
Smead offers a great culture with a positive work environment, great team members, work-life balance and opportunities to grow and advance. Our comprehensive employee benefit program that includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, a 401k plan, profit sharing, Service Awards and Recognition, 11 paid holidays and PTO.
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
