HR Generalist

Smiths Group•Springfield, MA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The HR Generalist is responsible for overseeing a broad range of HR functions, including employee relations, recruitment, compliance, benefits, and training. The HR Generalist is the primary point of contact for employees regarding HR-related questions, concerns, and inquiries, ensuring timely and accurate responses.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field
5+ years of HR Generalist experience, manufacturing environment preferred
Understanding of state and federal employment laws
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
Excellent problem-solving skills
Ability to embrace change
Proficient in MS Office Suite products

Nice To Haves

Bilingual is a plus

Responsibilities

Manage full-cycle recruitment processes including sourcing, interviewing, and onboarding new hires
Process payroll for the site
Support company policy and provide guidance to employees and management
Support company safety program
Manage day-to-day HR administrative tasks, including maintaining employee records, processing HR documents, and handling HR-related inquiries
Ensure accurate and timely processing of HR transactions, such as new hires, terminations, and employee changes
Responsible for maintaining the integrity of the I-9 process
Administer employee benefits programs. Assist employees with benefits enrollment and address any employee inquiries or issues
Coordinate open enrollment meetings for all benefit programs
Manage employee leave requests, including FMLA and MAPFML, ensuring compliance with company policy and legal requirements
Maintain accurate leave records and provide guidance to employees on leave
Address employee relations issues, mediate disputes, and assist in the facilitation of resolutions
Assist with investigations into workplace complaints as needed
Administer performance review processes for hourly employees to ensure alignment with organizational goals
Ensure compliance with all relevant employment laws and regulations
Prepare all required state and federal reports including EEO
Facilitate the workers compensation claims management process
Maintain knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law. Recommend policies and procedures to reflect current best practices
Coordinate and sometimes deliver training sessions or workshops
Manage the offboarding process for departing employees, ensuring all necessary documentation is completed
Conduct exit interviews
Report hours to temporary agency
Coordinate employee recognition programs