HR Generalist - Nashville

HR Generalist

The HR Generalist is responsible for performing broad professional human resources tasks to support policies and programs including benefit programs, employee relations, recruiting and HRIS, responds to employee questions regarding HR policies and procedures. Resolves employee concerns using employee relations skills and methodologies.

Essential Functions

• Implement HR initiatives (strategies and policies)
• Manage full-cycle recruitment process for Gibson (including manufacturing facilities)
• Manage and assist with facilitation of New Hire Orientation, lead in HR onboarding
• Creating a positive work environment through relationship building
• Benefits support (open enrollment, maintenance, plan knowledge/support)
• Employee relations
• Support with time-card entries for payroll (as needed)
• Adhere to compliance for State and Federal regulations
• Ensure accurate record keeping and reporting
• Adhere to record retention including document control and management
• Enforce safety and sanitation regulations
• Other duties as assigned
• Projects and/or other duties as requested by Senior Management, HR and Production teams
• Be an integral member of various project teams to change/improve processes as the company evolves

Other Duties

• Establishes and maintains strong relationships with Team Members in all locations so as to identify their needs and seek full range of business solutions
• Leverages strengths of the current HR team members, helping to clarify roles and responsibilities and develop and implement training programs in order to maximize and reach optimal individual and organizational goals
• Provides leadership in strengthening internal communications with staff at all levels; creating and promoting a positive and supportive work environment
• Leads in Change Management and process improvement initiatives. Team Member may be asked to perform other duties that are reasonable within the area of expertise

Skills and Competencies

• Solid proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Solid interpersonal skills with proven ability to develop and maintain effective relationships at all levels of the organization
• Strong teamwork and project management skills combined with ability to work as part of a team
• Must be able to work independently, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and organize workload to meet organizational timelines in a fast paced, very high-growth environment
• Creative and innovative: always seeking effective and efficient ways of working
• Curious in nature and always looking to question, learn, and look for better ways to do things
• Understands critical HR components and legal compliance with the recruiting, hiring and separating process including state and federal requirements
• Relish working in a company with a diverse and fast paced environment
• Personable, fun, team oriented
• Enjoys collaboration with others and creating innovative and fun projects

Education and Experience

• High school diploma required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• SHRM designation preferred
• Minimum 3 years of HR experience (manufacturing environment a plus)

Work Environment

Internal:

• Manufacturing locations
• Office locations

Travel Requirements

• Potential travel to and between the company's manufacturing and sales locations may be required (0-5%).

Physical Demands

• Basic physical stances and actions (sitting, standing, walking)