Generalist- HR (Finance)

Job Responsibilities

• Job is an individual contributor and has no direct reports.
• Provide guidance and advice on the interpretation and application of established employment policies, procedures, and practices.
• Work collaboratively with other HR staff and line managers to resolve employee issues that arise due to policy interpretations, procedural issues, job performance concerns, time off, harassment concerns, and other employee related issues.
• Administer and support talent management programs and HR initiatives that require field implementation and facilitation to ensure adherence to standards and consistency in application.
• Manage the Talent Acquisition lifecycle process for hourly production employees, including but not limited to posting, sourcing, and managing the candidate experience.
• Ensures compliance with Federal and State legislation related to all human resources matters.
• Fosters effective relationships with external vendors to administer effective employee programs.
• Assist in the implementation and administration of a robust communications plan.
• Manage the administration of FMLA/ADA compliance for the facility.
• Maintain up to date knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws and recommend changes to policies, practices, and procedures required to ensure compliance.
• This role has the responsibility to understand and place in practice appropriate safety procedures. This responsibility is achieved through education, training, use of protective equipment (as applicable) and by following safety policies, regulations, standards, and laws.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience & Skills

• 5-10 years of experience in related field is preferred.
• Working knowledge of Human Resource practices with expertise in talent acquisition, FMLA/ADA, new hire orientation and on-boarding.
• Demonstrated experience in providing proactive solutions to human resource issues.
• Demonstrated experience in employee relations investigations in collective bargaining agreements is preferred.
• Exercise good judgment in dealing with highly sensitive and confidential information.
• Ability to analyze and diagnose problems, develops alternative solutions, and recommend and implement an effective course of action.
• Ability to influence and build relationships both within and outside the organization.
• Communicate effectively in one-on-one and small group settings, and foster an open, honest and trusting environment, concisely, both in writing and verbally, and to actively listen while gathering information.
• Ability to manage time and prioritize work.
• Proficiency in systems, Excel, Word, Publisher and PowerPoint.
• Effective verbal, written, presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Bilingual Spanish/English skills is a plus. Must have excellent English communication skills.

Education

• BA/BS or equivalent is preferred.

Work Environment

• Work is generally performed within a business professional office environment, with standard office equipment available.
• Work conditions are typical of an office & plant environment.
• This role does not require any domestic travel.
• Position may require the physical agility of lifting up to 15 pounds.
• Position may require frequent and/or infrequent bending, squatting, pushing, pulling, stretching/reaching, use hands or fingers, talk, hear, feel objects, tools, controls, and standing/walking on concrete flooring.

Position may require the physical ability to stand/walk for Less than 4 hours.