The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for effective coordination of the hourly recruitment and onboarding process, resolving employee relations issues, consistently administering HR policies, overseeing the temporary labor program and other projects as assigned. The successful candidate will also take an active role in promoting a safe, positive culture and work environment by coordinating employee relations activities, safety initiatives, finding solutions to opinion survey results as well as many other HR & safety related activities.

Job Duties: 

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Overseeing hourly staffing process by recruiting, coordinating interviews, extending offers of employment, processing new hire paperwork and coordinating new hire orientation and onboarding of all new hires
• Evaluating and analyzing site compliance to policies and ensuring consistency
• Consistently applying federal, state and local labor laws
• Interpreting company policies, training and applying policies safety programs and benefits.
• Processing payroll on a bi-weekly basis and partnering with supervisors to ensure timecards are reviewed and approved
• Overseeing agency associate program, fill rates, reconciliation of billing, labor reports, etc.
• Overseeing leave management program working with employees requesting leave, providing necessary paperwork and leave tracking to include Family and Medical Leave and Disability
• Serving as point of contact regarding employee benefits and providing resolution/guidance to benefit questions during open/new hire enrollment and thereafter.
• Addressing employee relations concerns in partnership with HR Manager, supervisors and managers
• Assisting in maintaining working relationship with state agencies such as Unemployment and handles any issues or hearings that require local involvement.
• Assisting in keeping current EEO/AAP reports, attendance, disciplinary summary reports, turnover analysis, and analyze other metrics using HRIS systems.
• Will take an active partnership role in the safety program at the factory including training, compliance, audits, workers compensation and other duties as assigned.
• Lead efforts to continuously develop and improve the plant I AM Safety Culture, safety initiatives and enhance safety performance.

Required Competencies & Knowledge: 

 Knowledge of:

• Knowledge and experience with Kronos, MS Office (Word/Excel/Power Point) and Dayforce a plus
• Knowledge and understanding of federal, state and local employment laws.
• Solid understanding of the role of HR in balancing employees and business objectives
• Some knowledge of Federal/State OSHA regulations

Skilled in:

• Strong interpersonal skills, positive attitude, ability to be flexible in constantly changing work environment.
• Strong generalist background, strong computer skills (MS Office – Word/Excel/PowerPoint, Kronos, Excel).
• Presenting a variety of HR/Safety related topics in all factory settings

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Successfully multi-task and juggle multiple priorities with varying timelines
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment independently and as part of a team.
• Ensure positive and collaborative relationships with industry, trade, other associations, regulatory agencies and Maker’s Pride employees.
• Lead ‘best in class’ behaviors with focus on safety, quality, and policy application.
• Ability to deescalate situations and take a non-confrontational approach to resolving them.
• Work effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Meet timelines and drive results appropriately and professionally.

Proficiency in:

• MS Office Suite, Kronos, Dayforce and Excel; ADP/Kronos 

Work Environment: 

• Work is primarily done in an office setting.
• Must be willing to visit night shifts to ensure positive employee relations across departments and shifts occur.
• Will frequent production environment which includes exposure to noise, dust, moving machinery, forklifts, and fluctuations in temperature.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in an HR position.
• Bachelor’s degree required; focus on HR preferred.
• Prior experience in a high-performance ISO or World Class Manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and TMS a plus.
• PHR or SPHR certification a plus.
• Bilingual encouraged.

The pay range for this full-time, salaried position is $58,962 - $88,444/year. Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. The position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive based on company and individual performance.  We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment.

This information is provided per the relevant state and local pay transparency laws for the location in which this position will be performed.  Base pay information is based on market location. 

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