Human Resources Generalist

Come Be Part of a Mission that Matters!

The Human Resources Generalist plays a key role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the Human Resources department. This position is responsible for contributing to various HR initiatives that foster a positive organizational culture, ensure compliance, and enhance employee engagement. The HR Generalist serves as a valuable resource within the team, providing support in key HR processes and projects, while helping maintain operational efficiency and a smooth employee experience. Through collaboration and attention to detail, this role helps drive HR initiatives that align with organizational goals and standards.

This role follows a hybrid model, combining in-office and remote work. We offer flexibility in scheduling to accommodate individual needs while maintaining team collaboration.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist with HR-related projects such as job fairs and other company events in support of organizational culture and employee engagement.
• Support the administration of HR functions, ensuring proper documentation for processes like new hire and immigration paperwork.
• Help design and facilitate new hire orientation and onboarding programs, ensuring a smooth introduction for new employees to the organization.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of the employee handbook, ensuring HR policies are clearly communicated.
• Assist with ensuring compliance with labor law notifications and postings, including coordinating related training and communications.
• Help manage employee engagement programs, such as coordinating new hire welcome kits and helping administer broader recognition initiatives.
• Support workflow approvals in Workday, following established organizational guidelines.
• Collaborate with the Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) teams to assist HR Business Partners (HRBPs) with safety initiatives, including communication and training.
• Assist with HR audits, ensuring adherence to internal policies and compliance standards.
• Process job and income verification requests, ensuring responses are accurate and timely.
• Assist with drafting employment agreements for Canadian job changes, ensuring compliance with organizational and provincial legal requirements.
• Assist with logistics related to voluntary separations, including conducting exit interviews and managing the return of company property.
• Conduct periodic audits of Workday data to ensure accuracy and compliance with HR metrics.
• Take on additional responsibilities as needed, contributing to the efficiency of the HR team.
• Occasional Travel may be required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in Human Resources or a similar administrative role.
• Skilled in HRIS systems with a strong aptitude for data management and analysis.
• Knowledge of labor laws and compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to projects and initiatives.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Polished interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to interact professionally with all levels of the organization.
• Proficient working independently and/or as part of a collaborative team.
• Familiarity with employee engagement initiatives, event coordination, and training.
• Awareness of auditing processes and compliance standards within HR functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

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 stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 occasionally exposed to odors or airborne particles and is occasionally exposed to toxic, pathogenic, or caustic agents. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

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WHO IS NEOGEN:

From farm to fork, we offer solutions to enhance the quality, quantity and safety of the global food supply. Our food safety diagnostics are used within farming operations to the production facilities of most of the world’s best-known food companies. Neogen’s solutions are critical to the health and well-being of our customers’ operations – and in turn their consumers. What we do matters!

Neogen’s culture combines stability with a deep believe in providing professional and personal growth. Our Pillars of Trust – the principles which guide our everyday decision—making, include Openness, Honesty, Credibility, Respect, and Service. It’s the belief in these characteristics that provide a consistent, happy and healthy work environment for our employees.