Generalist, Human Resources
About The Position
The Human Resources Generalist supports daily HR operations at Ecoplastic America’s on-site automotive manufacturing location in Register, Georgia. The role’s primary focus is payroll backup, employee relations for hourly employees, and HR administration. It provides backup coverage for essential HR functions to support operational continuity, payroll accuracy, policy compliance, and employee support in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The position serves as a key contact for hourly employees and works with production supervisors, department managers, and HR team members on employee concerns, attendance, performance, disciplinary matters, and HR processes. The schedule is 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and may change based on production demands.
Requirements
- Previous experience in HR Generalist, payroll administration, or employee relations roles.
- Working knowledge of payroll processing, timekeeping systems, and applicable wage and hour regulations.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive employee matters and confidential information professionally.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
- Experience working with hourly employees in a manufacturing or industrial environment strongly preferred.
- Experience with Paycom preferred.
- Korean language proficiency preferred.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary backup for payroll processing and help ensure payroll is accurate and timely.
- Review and verify timecards, attendance records, overtime, shift differentials, and payroll adjustments.
- Assist with payroll discrepancies, employee pay inquiries, and timekeeping corrections.
- Provide backup for benefits administration, HRIS management, and employee record maintenance.
- Maintain employee information and payroll records in Paycom.
- Support payroll audits, reporting, and compliance with wage and hour regulations.
- Act as a primary contact for hourly employees regarding workplace concerns, attendance, company policies, and HR inquiries.
- Address complaints, workplace conflicts, and grievances professionally and promptly.
- Conduct employee relations investigations, document findings, and assist with corrective actions.
- Work with production supervisors and department managers on attendance, performance, and disciplinary matters.
- Support consistent application of company policies, attendance procedures, and disciplinary guidelines.
- Promote positive employee relations and communication among hourly employees, supervisors, and management.
- Provide cross-functional backup for daily HR operations during absences or increased workloads.
- Assist with onboarding, orientation, offboarding, and employment documentation.
- Maintain confidential personnel records and HR documentation.
- Support benefits enrollment, changes, and related employee inquiries.
- Assist with HR policy implementation, compliance monitoring, and internal reporting.
- Coordinate with HR team members to complete critical HR tasks on time.
- Assist with recruitment activities, including candidate screening, interview coordination, and hiring documentation, as needed.
- Support hiring managers with staffing needs and onboarding requirements.
- Assist with employee training coordination and compliance initiatives.
- Prepare HR reports and documentation for management reviews and audits.
- Support workplace safety initiatives and compliance with applicable employment regulations.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance; voluntary life if applicable
- 401(k) plan
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Relocation support, if applicable
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
