GENERALIST HUMAN RESOURCES

Summary:

Assist the HR team and Director of HR in supporting the Operations business unit through the implementation of Human Resources strategies. Serve as the focal point to line management and employees for the facility’s day-to-day operational needs. Perform a variety of human resources related duties at the professional level and carries out responsibilities in some or all of the following functional areas: affirmative action, employment, recruiting. Link business and employee objectives to achieve increased business results.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Sources talent and builds a pipeline of candidates.  Partners with all departments in TN to ensure the timely filling of open requestions.
• Completes and coordinates interviews. Obtains compensation analysis from Headquarters.  This requires the demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization, applicants, vendors, and business partners.
• Provide direction for staffing and selection while continuously seeking experienced, qualified, and forward-thinking applicants. 
• Assists HR Director ensuring the application of company policies, procedures, vision and values, federal and employment laws.
• Actively participates in meetings and discussions to ensure accurate labor forecasting. 
• Posts position vacancies within the company, and through use of newspapers, trade publications, internet access, college/trade schools, job fairs, and other means.
• Facilitates New Employee Orientation.  Communicates policies, procedures and regulations.
• Partner with employees and management to communicate various Human Resources policies, procedures, laws, standards and government regulations.
• Conducts an initial screening process and selects candidates who meet minimum qualifications.  Schedules / coordinates application completion and interviews as requested
• Support delivery and administration of Human Resources professional services related to employee, recruitment, staffing, and performance management and employee communication
• Interacts with hiring manager regarding all openings and qualified candidates.  Provides guidance and recommendations to the hiring manager
• Greets candidates and applicants, answers questions about employment opportunities, both in person and by phone
• Coordinates all pre-employment screenings, including verification of previous employment and education.
• Extend offers and assists in the negotiation of employment offers as needed.  Generates offer and rejection letters
• Coordinates and/or sends reply notices to candidates, as needed, acknowledge their interest in employment opportunities with Consumer Product Partners.
• Administer the company attendance policy to include follow up with supervisors and payroll in accordance with company policy
• Assist ER Manager in Employee Relations issues.  May actively participate in a variety of Human Resources initiatives.
• Coordinate and conduct New Hire Orientation for employees
• Assist employees in completing new hire benefits
• Answer employees’ Benefit and payroll questions
• Assist department manager with coordinating temporary staffing for various special projects
• Enters data for applicant tracking and regulatory compliance to include the Affirmative Action Plan; performance evaluation logging/tracking
• Assist with the implementation and execution of the company’s new programs and policies
• Answers general inquiries/assists employees as needed with related HR questions
• Ensures presence in all assigned locations, both in person, mobile, and via email, for all shifts as needed to support our employees with Human Resources needs and meet objectives
• All other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Competencies:

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, including knowledge of EEO, ADA and FMLA are a must
• Requires knowledge of applicable Equal Employment Opportunity laws and regulations, personnel policies and procedures
• Experience working with HRIS and timekeeping systems
• Kronos experience a plus.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communications and interpersonal skills

Travel:

Limited

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and scanners.  Worker exposed to normal office conditions; will spend occasional periods of time in plants where Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) must be worn – includes safety glasses, ear protection, safety hat and hair (including facial hair) net(s).

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Education Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or business related field

Experience Requirements:

Minimum two years progressive Human Resource Generalist experience, including a variety of HR administrative functions.  Must have experience in related recruitment activities (i.e., resume review and candidate selection, interviewing, employment screening

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:

SHRM Certification preferred