HR Generalist

Ornua Co-operative Limited•Town of Lincoln, WI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

As the Human Resource Generalist, you will be responsible for the human resources needs of supporting the business units and implementation of best practices to assist the business in achieving the corporate business objectives. Responsibilities include but are not limited to employee relations, recruitment and staffing, onboarding of new employees, training, performance management policy implementation, coaching and mentoring employees, and assisting other support functions in employee benefits, safety and payroll. The Human Resource Generalist performs HR-related duties on a professional level, in collaboration with senior HR management to support designated business units. The Human Resource Generalist must be able to build relationships and establish credibility with employees from cross functional departments. This position must be able to recognize and effectively adapt to changes in practices, and preferences from department to department.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration or related field or equivalent work experience, Required.
3 years of Human Resource experience including employee relations in a manufacturing environment.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (Spanish – English) preferred

Responsibilities

Conduct thorough investigations regarding employee relations matters, safety and performance issues, or other behaviours that may be a violation of Company policy. Review results with supervisor and HR management, providing recommendations on course of action. Work with management to coach employees and discipline employees and resolve employee, team or business issues.
Assist with recruitment efforts for non-exempt employees, temporary employees, and internal transfers. Follow in internal candidate and external candidate interview, selection and hiring process. Create and submit appropriate paperwork, ensuring a smooth onboarding process for the candidate.
Coordinate and facilitate new hire orientations, assist new hires with onboarding, socializing the new hire with company information, systems and create a welcoming environment.
Conduct employee feedback meetings and participate in management updates. Assist with making changes that improve the work environment and overall employee relations. Maintain employee feedback documents.
Coach supervisors and area management regarding employee relations matters. Assist with communicating changes to employees that affect the business and support supervisors with counselling and difficult discussions as necessary.
Engage with employees answering questions such as benefits, employee relations matters, transfers, wages and working conditions. Follow up with employee as needed. Report any concerns to supervisor and/or escalate to appropriate management and assist with maintaining a positive work environment.
Assist with HR compliance audits for designated facilities.
Provide guidance to employees on leave process and notify appropriate management of the employee’s needs.
Facilitates and/or develops learning and training programs for employees and management; designated by HR or the business. Ensure employees required to attend training session are present.
Serve as a liaison between management and employees by handling questions, interpreting, and administering policy, and helping to resolve work-related issues; escalating severe or complex issues to HRBP.
Assist with validating Time and Attendance in support of payroll processing.
Assist with coordinating facility celebrations and recognition initiatives.
Responsible for maintaining the highest level of integrity, professionalism, fairness, and confidentiality in all aspects of job performance.
Work effectively and communicate and relate well with others. Maintain effective and constructive working relationships.
Actively participate in departmental meetings, training and education. Assist with training other employees and providing backup.
Complete other duties, assignments and special projects assigned.