Job Title:                                       Human Resources Generalist.

Department:                                  Human Resources

Reports To:                                   Vice President-Human Resources.

FLSA Class / Job Grade:              Exempt. 

Position Summary:

The HR Generalist will provide high-level administrative support to our HR/Executive Leadership Team by managing schedules, coordinating meetings, handling communication, and executing various administrative tasks. This role requires exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, confidentiality and the ability to multitask efficiently. Coordinates and executes on HR policies and programs for the plant operations employees covering labor/union relations, wage and salary administration, orientation and training, employee benefits, recruitment, et al.  

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Effectively act as point of contact between executives and internal/external stakeholders, on the telephone, in person, and in writing (email, internal chats, etc.). 
• Prepare reports, presentations, and documentation for meetings, special projects or events.
• Handle incoming correspondence and sensitive information while prioritizing actions.
• Recruit, interview and select candidates; will participate in job fairs and other recruiting activities.
• Conduct employee investigations and assist leaders with managing employee performance.
• Partner with leadership and union representation on constructive labor relations.
• Conduct employee orientation; assist in designing overall onboarding.
• Create and update job descriptions.
• Manage the unemployment process.
• Ensure all federal, state, and local laws are followed in all HR practices (i.e. poster compliance, unemployment, reporting, I9s, etc.)
• Provide data and reporting for communications; ensure accurate employee data record keeping.
• Must understand deadlines, quick turn arounds, sense of urgency, and be comfortable working with a fast-paced environment and multiple people/teams with the ability to focus on the job.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills, Experience, and Qualifications:

• 2-3 years HR Generalist experience in a Manufacturing Environment; Bilingual (French) required.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of market-best HR practices and procedures; stays current with governing laws.
• Experience creating and fostering partnerships with employees and leadership.
• Proficient and experienced in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word (Required).
• Ability to lead and influence.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
• A self-starter with strong oral and written communication skills, comfortable communicating across functional levels is required.

Physical Environment:

Normal office environment but will be out in the plant often.  The plant environment will include wet or humid conditions (non-weather related), extreme cold and heat (non-weather related), working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, and chemicals—including allergen ingredients such as nuts and eggs.

The above list of job duties is not exclusive or exhaustive and the incumbent will be required to undertake such tasks as may reasonably be expected within the scope and classification of the position.  Job descriptions should be regularly reviewed to ensure they are an accurate representation of the position.