HR Associate/Generalist

Continental Group Sector ContiTech • Mount Pleasant, IA

10h • Onsite

About The Position

The HR Associate/Generalist supports all HR activities for non-executive employees at the plant location. This role ensures HR targets are met (e.g., recruiting, employee development) and contributes to positive employee satisfaction and workplace culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Communication or a related field OR 2 years HR experience in lieu of a degree
• Excellent time management skills
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong attention-to-detail and organization skills
• Ability to proactively make decisions and escalate matters as necessary
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Nice To Haves

• Intermediate user of Microsoft Programs to include: Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word and Power BI
• Bachelor's degree with 2 years HR experience or 4 years of HR experience in lieu of degree.

Responsibilities

• Support recruiting, sourcing, and candidate selection in coordination with the HR Shared Services
• Facilitate the onboarding process for new hires according to company standards
• Support deployment of employer branding initiatives at the plant location
• Administer payroll and benefits in accordance with legal requirements and budget guidelines
• Maintain personnel files and training records
• Support time and attendance administration, identify timing errors, and work with managers to ensure payroll accuracy
• Manage exit procedures and documentation
• Support employees with benefits-related questions and inquiries
• Plan and implement local employee relations activities (e.g., motivation programs, conflict resolution, workplace events, internal communications)
• Foster a positive work culture and employee engagement at the plant
• Support implementation of corporate HR initiatives at the plant location (e.g., culture development, diversity programs)
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities using lean administration and process optimization methods
• Ensure effective HR communication for the plant location

Benefits

• All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
• Continental offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.
• Continental complies with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities, where they apply.
• Continental provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level