HR Generalist

Description

The Human Resources Generalist provides a broad range of HR support for business objectives, strategic goals, and initiatives. This role leads recruiting functions for the business, as well as provide team member relations support. Essential responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Lead full cycle recruiting process for all operational positions including production, operations supervision, maintenance, and continuous improvement professionals, as well as office hourly roles.
• Manage and innovate the current applicant tracking system.
• Attend and schedule career fairs with local high school, community colleges, etc.
• Assist in onboarding new hires.
• Innovate and streamline the recruitment process to maximize efficiency and reduce lead time from the time of interest to hire.
• Support and help managers drive process improvement initiatives by obtaining team member engagement and buy-in.
• Responsible for day-to-day administration of policies and procedures.
• Assist team members with questions regarding pay, benefits, policies, procedures, and other HR related matters.
• Investigate and ensure fair resolution of issues in accordance with VT policies and practices.
• Manage and track all team member disciplinary action.
• Coach, counsel, and guide managers before issuing team member disciplinary actions.
• Based upon location: Manage safety, conduct safety audits to ensure compliance, conduct safety training, participate in accident investigations, manage workers’ compensation, and lead plant safety program.
• Provide full-service HR support to assigned client groups.
• Formulate partnerships across the HR function to deliver value-added service to management and team members that reflects the business objectives of the organization.
• Actively recommend and implement projects which could include team member engagement, recruitment, organizational development, compensation, and training and development.
• Develop, write, and revise company-wide job descriptions and policies.
• Manage and maintain company driver program.
• Prepare and maintain employment records relating to new hires, terminations, leaves, transfers, or promotions.
• Input data and maintain company HRIS system as applicable.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred. No prior experience required.
• 1-3 years of full cycle recruiting experience preferred
• 2-3 years of team member relations experience preferred
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Team player mentality
• Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment
• Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with an HRIS preferred
• Excellent communication and follow up skills
• All team members are expected to follow the Code of Conduct to the highest standards as well as to adhere to the Attendance Policy of VT Industries.

Physical Requirements

Tolerance for sitting long periods of time. Possess finger dexterity to write, type, and use a calculator. Maintain adequate vision to view small print and computer terminal. Ability to speak and hear, walk throughout facilities with occasional light lifting (25 pounds), stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching with hands and arms required. Ability to travel between multiple facilities as required to perform core job duties. Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery or moving surfaces. Ability to bend body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.

The physical demands 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.

Experience

• 2 - 3 years: Team member relations
• 1 - 3 years: Full cycle recruiting

Education

• Bachelors or better

Skills

• Coaching
• Communication
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office
• Problem solving
• Project Management

Equal Opportunity Employer
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