HR Generalist

pladis Global•Town of Big Flats, WI

4d•$65,000 - $85,000

About The Position

The HR Generalist helps maintain an employee-oriented company culture through hands-on management of human resource issues with employees, supervisors, and managers. The role supports a high-performance culture that encourages empowerment, quality, productivity, standards, goal attainment, and the recruitment and ongoing development of a superior workforce. The position coordinates the implementation of HR services, policies, and programs, reports to the HR Manager, and assists and advises company managers on human resources issues. Its work may span recruiting and staffing, organizational and space planning, performance management, employment compliance and reporting, employee development and training, policy documentation, employee relations and communications, compensation and benefits administration, employee safety and well-being, and employee services and counseling. The HR Generalist also supports managers with new-hire and ongoing training and compliance, assists with employee relations activities, and serves as backup to the HR Manager in their absence.

Requirements

3–5 years of directly related HR experience.
Ability to problem-solve and think critically.
Ability to multitask.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to work with an HR team and work independently to complete projects.
Ability to listen well and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with various audiences.
Ability to use initiative and independent judgment appropriately.
Ability to analyze and diagnose problems, develop alternative solutions, and recommend and implement an effective course of action.
Attention to detail, ability to see the big picture, and strong technical skills to solve complex system challenges.
Ability to influence and build relationships with all levels.
Understanding of applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.

Nice To Haves

Strong, in-depth knowledge of human resources practices, policies, requirements, regulations, processes, and techniques.
Strong experience in employee relations.
Demonstrated experience providing proactive solutions to human resource issues.
Experience working within HRIS systems.

Responsibilities

Lead HR practices and objectives that support an employee-oriented, high-performance culture and the recruitment and ongoing development of a superior workforce.
Coordinate implementation of HR services, policies, and programs through staff; report to the HR Manager and advise company managers on HR issues.
Handle recruiting and staffing logistics.
Support organizational and space planning.
Support performance management and improvement systems.
Manage employment compliance concerns and regulatory reporting.
Support employee orientation, development, and training.
Develop and document policies.
Handle employee relations and company employee communication.
Support compensation and benefits administration.
Support employee safety, welfare, wellness, and health.
Provide employee services and counseling.
Assist managers with new-hire and ongoing training and compliance.
Assist the manager with employee relations tasks, including annual employee reviews, time and attendance verifications, and employee disciplinary or commendation meetings.
Serve as backup to the HR Manager in their absence.

Benefits

Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage.
Life and disability insurance.
Voluntary supplemental benefits, including hospital indemnity, accident, and critical illness coverage.
401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Education assistance, including tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment programs.
Paid time off.
Paid parental leave.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Wellness reimbursement program.
Employee product discounts.
Annual incentive opportunity based on individual and company performance.