Human Resources Generalist I

Description

Core Hours : Monday - Friday, 8 : 00 am - 5 : 00 pm

Purpose and Scope

Under general supervision, the HR Generalist I performs duties related to Human Resources functions at the professional level and carries out responsibilities in some or all of the following functional areas : organizational development, overseeing the full recruitment lifecycle for designated Operations positions, policy interpretation and administration, training, employee relations, compensation and benefits administration and optimizing the HR information System (HRIS). This position will focus on identifying opportunities for process improvements and enhancing the overall HR experience.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and support to Management team and employees in Operations departments to positively impact retention, morale, productivity, employee relations and work-life balance.
• Interpret and provide basic policy and procedure explanation to both employees and management.
• Serve as initial point of contact for resolution of issues / questions related to Human Resources, providing answers and / or seeking input from senior-level HR staff members to obtain necessary information.
• Assist with management of the recruiting process for Operations department(s), including posting job openings, reviewing applicant qualifications, coordinating the interview process, facilitating the candidate selection discussion and presenting offer to candidate.
• Collaborate with Organizational Talent and Development (OTD) to develop and implement effective sourcing strategies to attract top talent.
• In collaboration with other members of the HR team, analyze current HRIS workflows and identify inefficiencies in process (e.g. recruitment, onboarding, etc.) and automate where possible to reduce manual data entry and increase efficiency.
• Track and report recruitment metrics (i.e. time to fill, cost per hire, candidate quality, source tracking, etc.)
• Generate HR reports, including headcount tracking, turnover and other relevant metrics to support Operations teams.
• Provide response to employee relations issues such as employee complaints, harassment allegations, conflict in the workplace, etc. involving senior-level HR staff members as necessary.
• Communicate with employees in resolving basic conflicts or employee relations issues, and act as a mediator in facilitating resolution.
• Provide feedback and assistance with performance appraisal process for employees in assigned department(s), ensuring consistency and accuracy.
• Participate in the development / review of job descriptions.
• Complete exit interview discussions with departing manufacturing employees.
• Provide input and guidance as necessary to junior-level HR employees related to company policies and procedures, employment law, etc.
• Facilitate and / or provide training (may include onboarding activities, training on HR topics, etc.) to employees.
• Participate in regular meetings with management team members of assigned department(s) to ensure alignment and awareness of developments that may impact employees.
• Support recruiting efforts at on-site and off-site recruitment events including job fairs, college recruiting fairs, etc.
• Assist in the development and implementation of human resources policies in order to satisfy legal requirements.
• Respond to Requests for Separation Information for unemployment claims and participate in hearings as appropriate.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and seminars, reviewing professional publications and participating in professional organizations.
• Participate in and support HR departmental initiatives, including wellness programs, planning company events, employee recognition programs, employee activities, etc.
• Assist in administration of compensation programs, including explaining market data and merit information to employees, etc.
• Perform various other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Core Values

Education & Experience

Working Conditions

Compensation and Benefits

Tolmar compensation programs are focused on equitable, fair pay practices including market-based base pay and a strong benefits package. The final compensation offered may vary from the posted range based on the selected candidates qualifications and experience.

Tolmar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

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)

Salary : $70,000 - $75,000