HR Generalist - Employee Relations

Drug Plastics & Glass Co.•Boyertown, PA

About The Position

The HR Generalist - Employee Relations serves as the primary HR point of contact for employee relations matters. The role conducts and documents investigations involving employee complaints, policy violations, and other employee relations issues, and promotes consistent and fair application of company policies across locations. It maintains appropriate documentation of employee relations activities and investigations. The position partners with managers and supervisors on performance management, coaching, counseling, and corrective action. It also supports employee engagement and culture by building positive relationships with employees and leadership at assigned locations, identifying morale and engagement concerns, and assisting with employee communications and organizational initiatives. The role promotes accountability, respect, teamwork, and continuous improvement. The HR Generalist provides general HR support to employees and management, assists with recruiting, onboarding, training, benefits, and other HR activities as needed, and supports HR projects and initiatives across the organization. Travel is up to 20%. Other duties may be assigned and requested.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
5–7 years of employee relations experience.
Strong knowledge of employee relations, performance management, attendance, and workplace policies.
Experience conducting workplace investigations.
Strong knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations.
Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion.

Nice To Haves

HR certification (PHR or SHRM-CP) preferred.
Employee relations experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary HR point of contact for employee relations matters.
Conduct and document investigations involving employee complaints, policy violations, and other employee relations matters.
Promote consistent and fair application of company policies across locations.
Maintain appropriate documentation of employee relations activities and investigations.
Partner with managers and supervisors on performance management, coaching, counseling, and corrective action.
Coach leaders on effective performance conversations and documentation.
Monitor performance issues and follow up with leaders to ensure appropriate action is taken.
Build positive relationships with employees and leadership at assigned locations.
Identify employee morale and engagement concerns and work with leadership to address them.
Assist with employee communications and organizational initiatives.
Promote a culture of accountability, respect, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Provide general HR support to employees and management as needed.
Assist with recruiting, onboarding, training, benefits, and other HR activities when necessary.
Support HR projects and initiatives across the organization.
Travel up to 20%.
Perform other duties as assigned and requested.