HR Generalist

Ross Environmental Services, Inc.•Elyria, OH

About The Position

This role is responsible for a wide range of HR functions, including full-cycle recruitment, associate relations, policy interpretation, and HR analytics. The HR Generalist will support the HR Manager in developing solutions, improving processes, and ensuring compliance with employment laws. The position also involves assisting with various HR events and maintaining specific records related to medical surveillance and drug-free workplace programs. Occasional backup support for another HR Generalist at different facilities is also part of the role, along with understanding and assisting with the company's Environmental Management System.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with 3+ years broad HR experience including associate relations, recruiting and retention, talent development, data analytics and relationship management.
Recent experience in all areas of sourcing talent including employment branding, internet, social media, networking and targeting passive job candidates.
Must be able to quickly gain trust and build relationships.
Demonstrated success at influencing and coaching associates and business leaders.
Exceptional interpersonal and oral/written communication skills are essential.
Ability to juggle multiple and competing priorities
Strong emotional intelligence, problem solving, conflict resolution and teaming skills.
Ability to handle multiple projects or tasks while effectively prioritizing to meet deadlines in an ever changing fast-paced environment.
Thorough understanding of employment law at the federal, state and local levels and regulatory record keeping requirements.
Must be proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

Nice To Haves

Experience in UltiPro HRIS and with the payroll function is highly desired.
Prior experience working in a manufacturing environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

Responsible for full life cycle recruitment of all professional/exempt positions, including: sourcing, relationships with recruitment sources, attendance at job fairs, prescreening, interviewing, scheduling, offers, pre-hire process coordination, HRIS system entry and file preparation including onboarding
Provides service excellence by utilizing organizational and HR knowledge to assist with developing solutions for managers and associates. Shares recommendations for process or procedure improvement across the HR function.
Support HR Manager in providing key analytics and reporting on various people metrics, i.e., time to hire, headcount, retention, organization chart updates, etc.
Responsible for resolving associate relations issues, working with supervisors/managers. Provides guidance, conducts investigations, recommends solutions, and analyzes trends.
Applies and interprets policies and procedures to basic and complex employment issues. Ensures compliance with State and Federal laws. May recommend changes to policies and procedures based on business trends.
Advises associates and supervisory personnel on the interpretation of personnel policies, programs, and procedures.
Fosters positive associate relations.
Responsible for RTS Driver Qualification (DQ) file maintenance and audits.
Assists with events (e.g., service award program/event, health fair, holiday activities, Associate Appreciation Day, holiday cards/gifts, United Way Campaign, food drives, etc.).
Maintains medical surveillance records and monitors for notification to EHS on specific issues.
In collaboration with the H.R. Manager, responsible for Drug-Free Workplace Program including, training, reporting, random testing, etc.
Will occasionally backup the H.R. Generalist at the Ross Incineration Services, Inc. (RIS) plant and Ross Transportation Services, Inc. (RTS) facilities.
Understands RES’ ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS) and assists with executing its objectives.