Human Resources Generalist

POSITION SUMMARY

The role of Human Resources Generalist is to assist in managing the daily operations of the HR department by executing HR policies and procedures, initiating resource planning and recruitment, and maintaining interdepartmental communication. This role is also responsible for coordinating and tracking training, payroll coordination with Finance, and employee relations.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Partner with HR Manager to plan and conduct onboarding orientations and completing the onboarding process.
• Assists with investigations in response to employee complaints.
• Assist with administering all corporate HR programs and processes within the operating company, including annual performance review process, merit planning, employee survey, etc.
• Prepares communication, reports, and presentations on HR-related matters.
• Effectively manages within the established policies, procedures, and programs for the operating company.
• Participate and support in a variety of company events such as company communication meetings, recognition celebrations, open enrollment, leadership meetings, and other company designated gatherings.
• Support HR Manager with special projects as needed.
• Ensures HR information is captured within our HRIS (Paycom). Responsible for data entry, verification, managing workflow, auditing, reporting within our HRIS and applicant tracking system.
• Responsible for creation and maintenance of employment files and providing monthly reporting information for safety and other reporting needs.

POSITION SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES:

• Critical Thinker
• Analytical skills
• Decision Making and Judgement
• Complex problem solver with strong root cause analysis skills
• Leadership
• Teamwork / Collaboration
• Project management skills
• Strong communication skills – written and verbal.
• Strong attention to detail

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• B.S. degree or equivalent experience a plus.
• Solid understanding and knowledge of the workflow in Foodmate operations.
• Ability to mentor and facilitate culture - strong communication and influence skills to work with individuals and to train others.
• Ability to work and influence all levels of an organization from senior leaders, specialists, and operators in different functional areas.
• Experience hiring new employees.
• Adept with performance management and investigations.
• Sound judgement and ability to balance business needs with role of employee advocate.
• Effective interpersonal skills with ability to build relationships and interact with all levels of the organization.
• High degree of professionalism with strong communication skills with strong teamwork orientation.
• Skilled in employee benefits administration.
• Experience with an HRIS and ERP system, preferred experience with Paycom but not required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk, or hear; uses hands to finger, handle, or touch objects or controls.  On occasion, may be required to climb and work in high places, stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders.   The incumbent must occasionally lift, push, or pull up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The position is an office-based position with frequent visits to the manufacturing area. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.