HR Generalist I

Novolex • Bridgeview, IL

2d • $55,000 - $75,000

About The Position

Summary: Provides Human Resources support to ensure that employee concerns and needs are addressed in a fair and timely manner.

Requirements

• Associates degree or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 5 years in an HRIS or HR support role in a manufacturing or warehouse environment
• Demonstrated ability to analyze issues, determine appropriate solutions and resolve sensitive problems.
• Demonstrated customer service orientation; ability to provide service and remain focused even during emotionally charged circumstances.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to effectively communication with employees at all levels, both verbally and in writing.
• Organization and time management skills with expert attention to detail, ability to use independent judgement effectively.
• A highly proactive, solution-oriented approach to work and interactions.
• Strong team player skills and ability to work collaboratively with diverse individuals at all levels of an organization.
• Intermediate PC literacy including MS Office applications, Workday, UKG

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business or related field of study
• 3 + years of experience with Workday, UKG, and/or Beeline, Additional experience with Applicant Tracking Software is highly preferred.
• 3+ years of experience conducting workplace investigations
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

• Collaborate in a team-based environment; providing excellent, friendly and responsive customer service to employees and managers.
• Actively maintain HRIS database and personal files to ensure record compliance; accountable in following up with managers and/or employee for incomplete information.
• Interpret and apply company policies and procedures.
• Communicate changes in HR Related policies and benefit plans.
• Support the benefits administration process by maintaining working knowledge of the company’s benefit plans, lead open enrollment functions including employee education, communication and wellness activities.
• Support all employee initiatives and practices including recruitment, talent, leadership development, retention, engagement, performance and talent management.
• Manage and maintain administration compliance of FMLA, STD, LTD, ADA and WC for all employees.
• Manage end-to-end hourly recruiting including; recruiting flow/closure of interviews through job postings and applicant tracking software (iCIMS).
• Lead and support the onboarding/exiting process to include; orientation, retention programs, exit interview and administration functions.
• Manage processes connected with payroll administration to confirm accurate and timely payrolls.
• Direct engagement with Staffing Agencies by providing weekly reports and updates related to staffing and hours worked.
• Manage temporary employment onboarding and offboarding process.
• Proactively address workforce concerns by answering employee questions and/or facilitating resolution of employee concerns.
• Proactively conduct investigations, escalating issues/concerns and advising of conflict resolutions.
• Perform day to day administration and maintenance of all HR department’s system.
• Perform other related duties and projects as required and assigned.
• Travel to local sites when needed.

Benefits

• medical, dental and vision insurance
• well-being resources focused on mental, physical and financial health
• opportunities for advancement
• skills development to advanced education programs
• training and development programs and courses are available through MyLearning
• company and industry training curricula
• support for formal education through the Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Learning Management System that supports and enhances employee skills at all levels of the organization

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees