Human Resource Generalist - Labor Relations

Sub-Zero Group, Inc.•Fitchburg, WI

28d

About The Position

Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove the leading manufacturer of luxury kitchen appliances is a longstanding, family-owned company in the Madison area. Icons of design and paragons of performance and quality, Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove are the refrigeration, cooking, and dishwashing specialists found in world’s most luxurious homes. We look for team members who are driven by innovation and excellence, striving to serve our customers by doing what is right—with integrity, teamwork, and accountability. Labor and Employee Relations are the biggest aspects of this role. The Generalist will partner with our Wolf Operations Leaders and have a significant impact to the facility operations. We’re looking for a strategic thinker who will positively influence and partner with employees and managers. Position exists to coordinate and implement human resources policies, programs and systems to support the successful attainment of business objectives. This includes working with managers and shop floor supervisors with key areas of responsibility including FMLA administration, recruitment/staffing, employee engagement, compensation and benefits administration, safety and health/wellness and equal opportunity affairs.

Responsibilities

Workers compensation administration
Coordinate between injured employees and supervisors for seamless experience with open claims
Partner with Workers Compensation vendor to ensure documentation and records are accurate and aligned with work release requirements
Plan and coordinate morale boosters/employee engagement activities for facility employees
Serve as a resource to employees related to management, employment, benefit questions and performance management
Coach and influence line management on company policy work rules, as well as applicable federal and state regulations to ensure fair and consistent delivery of human resource services.
Contribute to a cooperative, team environment by demonstrating a willingness to perform other job-related activities as needed and/or requested
Provide HR guidance and support for Wolf employees related to management, employment, benefits, HR policy/procedure implementation and performance management
Main point of contact for employee questions or concerns and leading through to resolution
Process and manage authorized leaves FMLA and ADA requests
Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records
Hold exit interviews and help with employee offboarding
Conduct other projects as requested
Lead full cycle recruitment efforts for hourly positions
Lead new hire orientation and onboarding for new employees
Assess candidate skills and abilities during phone screens and on-site interviews.
Collaborate with the Human Resources team and hiring managers to improve recruiting processes