Duties include:

• Responsible for interpretation, and implementation of policies, procedures, laws, standards and government regulations to all employees.
• Proactively monitors all processes and policies to ensure compliance with all functional state and federal regulations, rules and laws, e.g., Title VII, ADA, EEO, Affirmative Action, etc. Keep abreast of updated federal and state employment laws and regulations.
• Provides guidance and direction and acts as a department liaison regarding various issues for management.
• Ensures that staffing levels are maintained. This includes staffing plans, overseeing hiring campaigns, post positions in Jobvite, screening candidates and hiring employees, conducting orientations, retention, etc. (e.g., utilizes HRIS system). Will also be responsible for interacting and establishing a relationship with outside agencies in the effort to increase the applicant pool.
• Support management in forecasting and planning through staffing; ensure requirements are in line with requirements.
• Provide expert advice and coaching to management and employees where appropriate.
• Handles employee investigations in response to Ethic Hotline Complaints, EEOC Claims, incidents, grievances, etc.
• Maintains personnel files and medical files and routinely audits I-9 documents.
• Responsible for writing offer letters, coordinating workflow, delegating assignments, handling conflict resolutions, maintaining accurate files and timesheets.
• Responsible for entering new hire employees and changes into ADP and VDS.
• Responsible for accurately processing bi-weekly payroll for all employees at the facility.
• Contribute to the business strategy by identifying, prioritize and build organizational capabilities, behaviors, structures, processes.
• Will be responsible for Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) interruption and adherence. Will also assist in union contract negotiations to ensure that the appropriate issues are addressed accordingly and timely with functional departments and labor team.
• Manage FMLA and other leaves at the facility.
• Handles timely responses to unemployment claims.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

• 3-5 years experience of HR Generalist experience or 5 years in management position.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related discipline
• 3-5 years heavy recruiting experience
• Experience working in a union environment; specifically assisting with union negotiations and grievances.
• Transportation experience helpful.
• Experience working with and knowledge of federal and state employment laws.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with ability to influence people at all levels of the organization, both vertical and horizontal.
• Proven problem-solving skills.
• Highly organized and detail oriented with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while exceeding established goals and objectives.
• Proficient in ADP and HRIS systems (i.e., entering, running reports, etc.).
• Able to interact effectively with a variety of internal and external customers in various positions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software, Excel, and Access.

• 90% of work is accomplished in doors and in air conditioned or well-ventilated facilities.
• 10% of work is accomplished out of doors.
• Performs physical activities that require considerable use of the arms and repetitive hand- wrist-eye and finger motion, and extensive computer work. Must be able to  sit for long periods of time. Limited light lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, bending, and reaching required.
• May be asked to travel to company functions or for outside training.