HR Generalist

MW Components • Town of Scott, WI

73d • Onsite

About The Position

The HR Generalist will be responsible for delivering personnel procedures and policies, providing guidance and interpretation for business operations. This role involves recruiting and staffing for nonexempt FTEs and temporary workers, including writing advertisements, screening, and interviewing candidates. The HR Generalist will drive the hiring process from sourcing to offer negotiation and participate in outreach initiatives for educational institutions and military programs. Additionally, this position will contribute to the development of HR objectives and systems, administer benefits, compensation, and employee performance programs, and ensure legal compliance with state and federal regulations. Key responsibilities include managing the onboarding process, handling administrative tasks for new hires and exits, providing HR advisory services to employees, and serving as a backup for payroll processing. The role also involves assisting in the communication and upkeep of employee handbooks and organizational charts, and contributing to policy development.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of HR practices and employment laws.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Associate degree in HR or related field
• Minimum two (2) years of human resource experience as a generalist or similar role; manufacturing or industrial environment
• Must have strong employee relations capabilities and the ability to identify and address issues, referring complex situations to Senior HRBP.
• A solid understanding of safety systems and OSHA regulations in order to support local management in their improvement plans.
• Knowledge of state and local laws as it relates to FMLA, ADA, EEO, FLSA, and other applicable regulations is required. Must possess high ethical standards.
• Recruiting Experience in a manufacturing environment

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent in HR
• Recruitment or Talent acquisition experience is a plus
• Prior experience with HR Information and Payroll systems is required. Exposure to UltiPro payroll software is desired, but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personnel procedures and policies, providing guidance and interpretation for business operations
• Responsible for recruiting/staffing, all nonexempt FTEs and temporary workers; writes and places advertisements; works with supervisors to screen and interview candidates.
• Drive the hiring process from sourcing and resume review, through interviews, offer compilation, and offer negotiation.
• Participate in outreach initiatives for local and national vocational schools, technical institutes, and military programs.
• Participate in development of HR objectives and systems, including metrics, queries, and standard reports for ongoing company requirements
• Administer benefits, compensation, and employee performance programs
• Ensure legal compliance of HR state and federal regulations and applicable employment laws, and update policies and/or procedures as required
• Prepare paperwork, schedule, and facilitate smooth new hire onboarding process, coordinating with cross-functional departments to deliver an exceptional first-day experience
• Handle all administrative tasks for onboarding, new hire orientation, and exit interviews, including entering data into HR information systems and auditing for accuracy and compliance
• Provide an effective and dedicated HR advisory service to employees in relation to absence and health issues, conduct and capability, grievance matters, organizational change, and all other employee-relations matters
• Be the primary backup for payroll processing, including; bi-weekly and semi-monthly updates to employee files, bonus/incentive pay, tracking vacation/sick pay, importing expense reimbursements, inputting exceptions, hourly employee validations, and benefit changes
• Assist in the communication, interpretation, and upkeep of employee handbook, employee directory, and organizational chart, and contributes to the development of policies

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree