Basic Function: The Human Resources Generalist position assists in planning, organizing, directing, and controlling all human resource programs to achieve company and employee goals. The HR Generalist supports and leads HR practices and objectives that will provide an employee-oriented, high-performance culture that emphasizes quality, productivity, goal attainment, and the recruitment and ongoing development of a superior workforce. This position is responsible for employee relations, training and development, recruiting, organizational development, employee communications, and compliance. 

Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Administers all Company policies and procedures as they relate to Human Resources. 

2. Primarily responsible for the recruiting process. Interview job applicants; review applications/resumes; evaluate applicant skills and make recommendations regarding applicant's qualifications. 

3. Assists in the performance management process from goal setting through appraisal and the performance counseling process with the hourly workforce. 

4. Advises Managers and Supervisors on employee relations issues and provides consistent and fair resolution. 

5. Maintains and ensures data integrity of the Paylocity system. Perform entries may include employee data change information, personal information, departmental changes, etc. Lead system maintenance and interface requirements, reporting, and training.

6. Coordinates Company-sponsored wellness initiatives, employee activities, and company events. 

7. Administers and advises employees regarding eligibility and coverage for such programs as health, dental, long and short-term disability, and other such personnel policies/programs.

8. Leads social media and website efforts and updates as it relates to recruiting and community publicity. 

9. Assists with annual pension and 401k audits.

10. Completes and tracks annual Compliance and EEOC Reporting.

11. Assist in compensation/wage planning.

12. Other projects and duties as assigned. 

Qualifications and Required Skills:

· Bachelor’s degree in human resources management, Business Administration, or related field or 2 - 5 years of related experience, exposure to a manufacturing environment including employee relations and recruiting. 

· Strong potential to assume HR leadership roles.

· A team-oriented focus with strong business acumen is also important for superior performance.

· Ability to maintain confidentiality and have strong customer service and organizational skills. 

· Professional ability to interface effectively with all levels of management and employees. 

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Demonstrated ability to manage the design and implementation of HR programs and services.

· General knowledge of various employment laws and practices.

· Must have excellent influencing skills, interpersonal skills, analytical and problem-solving skills.

· Strong working knowledge in Excel, Word and PowerPoint.