Human Resources Generalist

Job Description
Purpose/goals
Provides general Human Resources support to the Human Resources Manager and/or the Plant Manager, plant leadership team and employees. Provides on-site support for designated facility or facilities for employment relations, engagement activities, recruiting and retention initiatives and support with strategic initiatives.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Partner with hiring managers to identify staffing needs and develop recruitment strategies. Actively participates with Talent Acquisition to share recruitment strategies in support of successful efforts to maintain staffing levels and improve retention
Assist employees and leadership team with training on applicable HR Self-Service/Payroll/Learning Management systems
Maintains and updates attendance system or records for all hourly and salaried plant personnel (as appropriate)
Promote a positive work culture and employee engagement initiatives
Assist employees with policy questions and guidance on how to navigate and access information on company intranet. Acts as a resource for employees to funnel issues as appropriate to payroll, benefits, etc. Advises employees and management on HR-related issues
Develop and maintain reports as required and requested by manufacturing or corporate. Share trends and analysis from reports in support of metrics or measurements of various HR initiatives
Run regular audit reports in HR systems and address any discrepancies in data
May administer corrective actions for hourly employees
Assists with associate performance appraisal process
Coordinate and conduct new employee orientation and onboarding programs. May also assist with training coordination as needed
Manage employee relations matters, including investigations, conflict resolution, and corrective actions
Always maintains confidentiality in dealing with confidential matters and protected information
Assists employees in providing information on leave process and how to file claims
Complies with Federal, State and Local legal requirements by following policies and procedures
Performs other duties as assigned