Human Resources Generalist I

Job Summary:

The HR Generalist I is responsible for providing core HR services to employees within their business unit to help drive our mission.  Reporting to the HR Manager, responsibilities include supporting the HR Function through training, onboarding, offboarding, tier I employee relations issues,  HR program administration, and policy interpretation and application.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Establish.yourself as a trusted partner to assigned leaders to provide exceptional Human Resources support.
• Develop positive working relationships through on-site and floor presence with local management and employees to influence and coach them on effective employment practices.
• Support staffing needs, in coordination with Talent Acquisition.  This may include candidate screening, scheduling, and participating in job fairs.
• Tier I employee relations support. Escalates matters to site Manager HR Business Partner for final recommendation.
• Assists Corporate Payroll with weekly/bi-weekly payroll execution.
• Update and generate reports in HRIS, as well as the vacation tracking system.
• Assist with intake and documentation of employee relations issues and resolutions.
• Support a strong employee offboarding process, including exit interviews and tracking.
• Assist with the performance review process.
• Participate in developing department goals, objectives, and systems.
• Support the implementation of HR programs, processes, and procedures originating from COE’s or other HR leadership areas.

The above list of responsibilities is not exhaustive, and you may be required to undertake other responsibilities and/or training.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bilingual in Spanish.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels within the organization.
• Must be trustworthy with highly confidential information and the ability to maintain confidentiality at all levels of the organization.
• Must have the ability to read, write, and perform mathematical computations at a level required for successful job performance
• Good problem-solving techniques
• Ability to operate both as a business partner and employee advocate.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other organization employees.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to deal with a variety of changing situations.

Education and/or Experience:

• Associates degree in HR or equivalent experience in a related field; bachelors preferred
• 1-2 years of experience in Human Resources 
• Manufacturing experience preferred

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The above information is intended to describe the general nature of this position and should not be considered a comprehensive statement of duties, activities, responsibilities, and requirements. Additional duties, activities, responsibilities, and requirements may be assigned, with or without notice, at any time. This job description is neither an employment contract nor a promise of work for any specific length of time.

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