HR Generalist

Why Us?

At Par Health, we believe great healthcare is built on getting the essentials right. We’re looking for passionate, talented individuals who share our commitment to improving lives. With 4,000+ team members worldwide, we lead with pride and purpose—prioritizing quality and safety while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and teamwork. Elevating the Essentials isn’t just our tagline, it’s the higher standard we live by every day.

Job Description Summary

This position reports to the Human Resource Plant Manager and is located in Hobart NY. This position is responsible for all human resource generalist functions to include recruiting, employee relations, compensation administration, position description development, compliance, and investigations. In addition to HR Generalist responsibilities this position will have a emphasis on training and development of HR related curriculum.

Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform recruitment function for both salary and non-exempt populations within assigned value stream.  Manage external recruiting resources to include temporary agencies, contract search, 3rd party recruiters and internet sourcing tools within budgetary limitations.
• Participate and assist in creating recruitment strategies including, university career fairs, conferences/seminars, university relations efforts and co-op/intern program at site level.
• Take proactive steps to ensure compliance with the company’s Affirmative Action Plan.
• Provide guidance and assistance to managers and supervisors on annual and midyear performance reviews.
• Help develop and recommend personnel strategies to meet organizational goals.
• Assist managers and supervisors with performance related issues including performance/behavior issues, Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs), Progressive Discipline Process, Performance Management and any HR investigations.
• Assist Human Resource Plant Manager and Site Leadership Team in the implementation and ongoing support of talent management, talent reviews and succession planning.
• Partner with site leadership to ensure that each department is adhering to established company policies and procedures.  Provide guidance on HR company policies/procedures, compensation and benefits issues and general HR processes.
• Provide guidance and recommendation to department managers on organization structure, job audit/description, reorganizations and restructuring.
• Create and/or assist in the development and implementation of HR/management related training programs to include:  Supervisor/Manager Training Programs, Lunch & Learn programs, and other individual developmental type training.
• In conjunction with the Training Department, assist in delivering training programs and/or new hire orientation for the Plant site, as needed.  
• Administer various human resource related programs, including:  employee referral program, conducting exit interviews, new hire orientation and on boarding programs and various retention programs plant-wide.
• Proactively provide employee advocacy role and service.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Management or a related field

Experience:

Minimum of 5 - 8 years’ experience in HR Generalist functions.

Strong recruitment experience required.

Experience in utilizing HRIS, ATS, and other HR systems.

Experience in Affirmative Action Plans.

Experience in employee relations and conflict resolution.

Experience developing and presenting HR/management training programs preferred

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and problem solving skills

Strong Facilitation skills

Strong Conflict resolution skills

Effective oral and written communication skills

Ability to influence people.

Ability to use various software programs to include MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and others.

Preferred Skills/Qualifications

Competencies:

Previous experience as 1st chair in contact negotiations and grievance processing preferred.  Arbitration Experience a plus.

PHR/SPHR preferred

Willing to relocate for future opportunities,

Managerial Courage, Drive for Results, Customer Focus, Hiring & Staffing, Ethics & Values, Integrity & Trust, Priority Setting, Learning on the Fly, Comfort around Higher Management.

Other Skills:

Initiative and drive for results to move projects from ideas to implementation; Excellent written and oral communication skills, ability to influence and drive change

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS/SCOPE:

This position reports to the Human Resources Plant Manager, located in St. Louis, MO.  Interaction with employees at all levels in Manufacturing, as well as other site management is required.  This position is one of high visibility.  Therefore, the incumbent must exhibit professionalism and have the ability to communicate effectively with various levels of management.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The primary environment is an office setting.  However, frequent interaction will occur in manufacturing areas of the site. 

DISCLAIMER:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position.

The expected base pay range for this position is $90,000– $110,000. Please note that base pay offered may vary depending on factors including job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

This position is eligible for a bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable program. Bonuses are awarded at the Company’s discretion.

EEO Statement:

We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment, and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.