Human Resource Generalist

The Boler Company®•Union, IL

About The Position

The Human Resource Generalist performs a wide variety of HR consulting services for the organization, supporting recruitment, employment, training, and employee relations. The role assists HR department customers, selects candidates for interviews, recommends candidates for employment, and helps promote Anchor Harvey as a Best Place to Work employer in the communities it serves. The position supports full-cycle recruitment for all non-exempt positions at the facility, employee relations investigations, attendance monitoring, policy and procedure development, people-metrics improvement, unemployment compensation matters, and exit interviews. It promotes a safety-first culture, consistent application of corporate policies, and acts as an advocate for employees at all levels. The employee must perform essential functions satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation; accommodations are evaluated case by case. The role requires reporting to work for the assigned shift and maintaining a physical presence throughout that shift. Work environments may include extreme heat, humidity, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, loud noise, and all-weather conditions. Physical activities include regularly talking or hearing, frequently using hands and arms, and occasionally standing, walking, sitting, climbing or balancing, and stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or associate degree in business, accounting, or human resources.
At least 2 years of HR generalist experience, including some experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
Experience with recruiting, employee relations, training, payroll, and benefits in a production setting.
Excellent presentation, written, and oral communication skills.
Detail oriented.
Fluent in the use of Microsoft Office products.
Flexible work schedule.
Ability to handle employee issues confidentially and interact with employees at all levels.
Ability to multitask.
Ability to report for the assigned shift, maintain a physical presence, and perform assigned work for the duration of the shift.
Ability to work in environments that may involve extreme heat, humidity, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, loud noise, and all-weather conditions.
Ability to meet the physical demands described for the role, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.

Nice To Haves

PHR/SPHR or SHRM CP/SCP certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Promote a safety-first culture, participate in accident and injury investigations, and assist with preparing materials and evidence for hearings, litigation, and insurance investigations.
Manage full-cycle recruitment for all non-exempt positions at the facility, including attending local job fairs, interviewing candidates, extending offers, pre-employment paperwork, and onboarding new employees.
Respond to and investigate employee-relations issues, including complaints, harassment allegations, and civil rights complaints, confidentially and promptly; document findings and submit a proposed action plan to the supervisor for approval before implementing a resolution.
Monitor employee attendance weekly and issue warnings as applicable.
Assist in developing and implementing HR policies and procedures.
Drive continuous improvement in site people metrics by facilitating focus groups and monitoring turnover, reward and recognition, and hours worked.
Monitor and correspond with appropriate state agencies regarding unemployment compensation as appropriate.
Conduct exit interviews to determine why employees are leaving and assess company programs.
Attend employee pre-shift meetings regularly.
Ensure consistent application of corporate policies.
Act as an advocate for employees at all levels.
Follow company policies, procedures, guidelines, and the company handbook.
Offer continuous-improvement suggestions.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.