HR Generalist

Position Summary:

The HR Generalist will perform duties in all the main HR disciplines including talent acquisition, performance management, benefits, compliance, and employee relations.

 Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with department leaders on the recruitment process for hourly associates, including job posting, resume screening, interview scheduling and participation, extending employment offers, managing pre-employment screening processes, and coordinating orientation. Additionally, partner with the Senior HR Manager to facilitate the salaried recruitment process.
• Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing for hourly associates. Address employee payroll-related inquiries and discrepancies. Update and maintain wage adjustments.
• Oversee employee benefits programs, including health insurance, retirement plans, and other employee benefits. Assist employees with inquiries and enrollment.
• Administer workers compensation programs, ensuring timely reporting, claims management, and coordination with insurance providers.
• Administer leave of absences, including FML, short-term disability, and long-term disability leaves.
• Assist in managing employee relations matters, including conflict resolution, investigations, and disciplinary actions.
• Stay current with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations. Ensure company policies and procedures are in compliance.
• Respond to associate and leader inquiries regarding policies, procedures, guidelines, and programs and provide guidance and interpretation.
• Maintain accurate and confidential HR records and documentation, including employee files, attendance, and timekeeping.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Objectives:

• Achieving Financial Plan Results
  • Improve recruitment, retention, and engagement outcomes
  • Mitigate regulatory exposure
• Business Strategy and Growth Initiatives
  • Deliver professional HR support to all associates
  • Ensure LRC Values are demonstrated by all associates
  • Coordinate efforts to promote LRC internally and in the community
• Organizational Effectiveness and Process Improvement
  • Review existing policies to ensure clarity and compliance
  • Ensure efficient and effective application HR systems
  • Communicate value added information and benchmarks
• People Development and Capability
  • Identify and address talent gaps and succession opportunities
  • Assist leadership to set and achieve objectives
  • Provide guidance to leadership in performance management

Results:

• Meet or exceed the established HR KPI’s
  • <1 year of service turnover
  • Time to fill rate
  • Vacancy Rate
• Capture and analyze HR benchmark data
  • Check In Meetings
  • Exit Interviews
• Deliver enhanced onboarding experience for all new hires

This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and may not necessarily comprise all "essential functions" for purposes of the ADA.

Education, Certifications, and Experience:

• Degree in Human Resources Management, Labor Relations, or similar field
• 2-3 years of experience in manufacturing, converting, or an industrial setting is preferred
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Key Skills and Competencies:

• Ability to collaborate, inspire, and influence others
• Knowledge of HR policies and regulations
• Results oriented and will operate with a sense of urgency
• Adaptable and flexible mindset
• Able to effectively communicate at all organizational levels
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Experience with HRIS systems preferred by not required. Ability to quicky embrace new systems and technology.

Physical Requirements:

The ability to work in a normal manufacturing environment including sitting, standing, or walking for long periods of time; climbing stairs; operating various standard office equipment; reaching; bending; twisting; crawling; speaking on the telephone, etc.  The ability to wear the required personal protection gear (i.e. hearing, eye and foot protection) and tolerate loud noise (maximum of 95 dB).