Generalist, HR I

Support Our Workforce:

* Act as a key player in the talent acquisition and full-cycle onboarding process for new hires; build the bridge between the company and the workforce by fostering and maintaining positive relationships with employees.

* Conduct new employee orientations to ensure employees are set up for success and aligned with the Company's core values, programs, and procedures.

* Lead bi-weekly and monthly payroll processing for all salaried and hourly employees.

* Manage leave of absence (LOA) administration and tracking for FMLA, and disability (STD and LTD).

* Coordinate the annual benefits open enrollment process and handle on-going benefits administration with the support of our Corporate Benefits team.

* Work with employees and managers to counsel, investigate, and resolve employee concerns as needed.

Be a Change Agent:

* Drive employee engagement strategies in partnership with the HR Manager and Division Manager.

* Participate in establishing department goals and objectives for long-term success.

* Participate in various community relations and employee relations events and initiatives.

Strike the Right Balance:

* In this role, you will be both an employee advocate and a representative of the Company, acting as liaison between employees and management to support strategic initiatives and internal communication.

* Partner with cross-functional teams and HR peers within the organization on various projects and initiatives.

Drive Results:

* Support the HR Manager in the administration and oversight of wage and salary programs to include hourly and/or merit planning, job descriptions, performance reviews, and organization charts.

* Own the completion of monthly and annual HR Metrics reports.

* Conduct HRIS and HR self-audits help ensure data integrity and credibility.

Qualifications:

* 5+ years' experience in Human Resources, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

* Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.

* Experience with full-cycle recruitment and onboarding in a fast-paced environment.

* Demonstrably strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

* Team player with the ability to exercise considerable judgment and discretion, able to effectively establish and maintain good working relationships at all levels of the organization.

* Self-directed, flexible, and able to effectively prioritize.

* Must demonstrate a high level of integrity, confidentiality and commitment.

* Strong computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

* Proficiency with UKG or ADP WFN.