HR Generalist

Purpose

The Human Resources Generalist performs duties at the professional level in some or all of the following functional areas:  employee relations, training, recruiting, company communications, time and attendance, and payroll functions.  This position requires an extremely perceptive person who can relate to individuals at all levels within the organization.  The generalist must be sensitive to corporate needs, employee goodwill and the business needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Maintains all employee and applicant documentation as dictated by governing agencies.
• Manages and tracks all employee disciplinary action.
• Assists with recruitment tasks as needed (reviews applications, interviews, etc.)
• Assists with onboarding and new hire orientation.
• Acts as an employee relations specialist.
• Weekly payroll through ADP.
• Manages temp to hire program.
• Monitors tardy and absenteeism report and ensures proper documentation is issued in accordance with the attendance policy.
• Tracks vacation, personal days, FMLA and other time off requests.
• Maintains, updates and distributes the employee phone list.
• Maintains employee database and personnel files.
• Ensures compliance with USCIS Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification; periodically audits              I-9 Forms.
• Maintains and updates job descriptions.
• Assists in the administration of health and welfare plans.
• Distributes and monitors employee performance evaluations and ensures they are done in a timely manner.
• Maintain and update training matrix.
• Handles the community and employee activities.
• Maintains and coordinates employee recognition programs.
• Provide administrative support.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education & Experience

• Associates Degree in related field & 3 plus years of experience or equivalent education and experience.
• Experience in the administration of payroll and other human resource programs.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Human resource experience in the automotive manufacturing industry.
• Three to five years of HR generalist experience
• PHR/SPHR certification

Competencies

• Business Acumen
• Communication
• Consultation
• Critical Evaluation
• Ethical Practice
• HR Expertise
• Relationship Management
• Payroll Processing
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Confidentiality

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office setting and on the plant floor. 

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms.  The employee is frequently required to walk, stand, talk and hear.  The employee must occasionally lift or move office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.