Under general supervision from the Human Resources Manager the generalist will support all facets of human resources for the plant including recruiting, policy interpretation, reporting of information, employee and labor relations, benefits administration, hourly pay administration and timekeeping. 

JOB FUNCTIONS 

Employee Relations

• Lead employee relations issues with plant management to affect prompt and appropriate resolution.
• Administer company policies and helps to ensure alignment and consistent application of policies,
• Directs the collection and preparation of routine and special human resource reports.
• Aids employees and supervisors in solving work-related problems. Evaluates the issue and meets with supervisors to determine effective remediation techniques, such as job skills training or personal intervention, to resolve human relations issues.
• Lead internal investigations related to employee complaints.
• Attend union/management meetings and assist with grievance resolution.

Staffing

• Manages the internal job posting process to ensure timely posting of open positions. Reviews all internal applications and works with hiring manager to ensure proper placement of internal candidates.
• Source qualified candidates through advertising, approved recruiters, and other recruiting sources.
• Interview and assist in the selection of qualified candidates to fill approved positions.
• Coach managers on candidate interviewing and selection. Analyzes job requirements making recommendation of final selection.
• Manage hourly employment offer processes and all pre-employment steps – references, background check, and drug screen – in preparation for completing the hiring process.
• Follow through on all resumes and applications received for open positions to ensure proper correspondence is sent to applicants. Maintains applicant database.
• Performs new employee orientation to foster positive outlook toward plant and company goals.

Employee Record Processing

• Oversees the off-boarding process. Prepare and process termination paperwork.
• Complete transactions for all employee changes that represent a change in status among which include promotions, transfers, separations, approved leaves, etc.
• Process Human Resource Information System data to and always maintain data integrity.

Timekeeping / Payroll Processing

• Coordinate weekly time keeping and payroll processing. Print and audit reports, as necessary. Communicate with corporate payroll on issues and bi-weekly submission.
• Completes secondary review of all timecards to ensure all are properly completed and authorization, report any violations or issues to department supervisors and management.

Compliance

• Routinely audit employment law postings for accuracy and adherence to established guidelines and applicable federal and state laws. Conducts investigations as assigned.
• Monitors and maintains EEOC/Affirmative Action Plan and other legal records, reports, and logs to conform to EEO regulations.
• Conduct periodic audits, report audit findings, and make recommendations for correction of unsatisfactory conditions, or improvements related to compliance.
• Manage site’s EEO/Affirmative Action Policy and maintains necessary records and reports.

Internal Communications

• Function as the on-site communications conduit for all corporate internal communications. Print and post all required communications, posters, etc., and facilitate the distribution, as required.