Human Resources Generalist

CTB•Milford, CT

35d•Onsite

About The Position

As the Human Resource Generalist, you will handle, administer, and support the Human Resource practices, policies, and programs for the Milford sites that will align the human capital with the organizational goals and objectives. You will handle, administer, and support the coordination of HR practice, policies, and programs that align to Corporate HR initiatives and create a compliant, equitable environment. You will act as the first point of contact at times for employee questions/obstacles, ensuring effective resolution, and that information is provided to the right management team member and Corporate HR as needed. You will implement and coordinate effective recruiting and onboarding processes to onboard and retain top talent for the sites, while ensuring employee paperwork is complete and compliant. You will work with the Benefits and Compensation teams on all performance management programs that will measure and develop team members towards the goals of the business and towards their career goals. You will act as a “Credible Activist” to build relationships of trust and integrity within the teams to ensure engaging, fair and compliant employee relations practices are administered based on established policies and practices. You will coordinate/assist with benefit open-enrollment and wellness activities for the sites to enhance employee engagement and the overall long-term productivity. You will prepare, coordinate, and maintain employee changes, employee files, attendance data, disciplinary data, etc. in an accurate, compliant, and confidential way. You will participate in return to work with restrictions process in conjunction with EHS Manager.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Organizational Leadership, or HR; or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
1 year of experience within human resources, handling all areas of HR and Safety for a manufacturing site.
Experienced with HRIS applications and ability to learn proprietary software required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint required.
Excellent verbal and written skillset; able to present and train team members on new HR policies.
Demonstrates a high customer-service and support personality who has a strength in educating others towards best practices; forward thinking and resourceful to ensure processes are handled smoothly and effectively, ability to handle matters sensitively and discretely regarding sensitive/confidential information; is self-directed and can work well within an established set of guidelines.
High relational ability to provide credible and timely support and guidance while becoming a trusted resource and building effective partnerships within each of the locations; ability to listen and solve problems calmly, objectively, and effectively with solid reasoning to be able to make good decisions.
Advises manager of obstacles and makes recommendations on thoughtful options.
Professional in appearance, polished in professional behaviors, assertive/strong influencer to lead changes within diverse departments and sites.
Has a “Can Do” attitude and is collaborative and team-oriented to create engagement and enhancements within the related department areas.
Energetic, honest, and possesses high ethical standards who is hard-working to be successful in this role.
Integrity in all things.
Ability to sit at desk for 5+ hours per day
Ability to operate keyboard and view computer screen for majority of day 6-7 hours
Ability to write ideas/information in a logical flow for 5+ hours per day
Ability to read and respond on an on-going basis daily due to nature of the work, throughout the day
Ability to read, write and speak English fluently
Ability to communicate with others via phone, in-person, and computer on-going
Ability to listen to customers, problem-solve, and respond accordingly
Ability to sit, stand, bend, reach, kneel, squat, twist, push, pull, walk, stoop, crouch, and carry items frequently
Lifting up to 15 lbs. sporadically

Nice To Haves

Desire to become SHRM-CP or PHR preferred.
Experienced with handling and supporting the HR activities and initiatives around Talent Management, Recruiting, Employee Relations, Safety , Benefits, and HR practice, policy and process compliance within a multi-location manufacturing environment preferred.
Great with project management, organization, planning, and prioritization, strong attention to details and follow-through, with an excellent ability to execute and lead new HR practices/policies or processes that can drive the business through people.
Some experience and prior knowledge of OSHA guidelines and compliance area preferred.

Responsibilities

Handles, administers, and supports the coordination of HR practice, policies, and programs that align to Corporate HR initiatives and create a compliant, equitable environment.
Acts as the first point of contact at times for employee questions/obstacles, ensuring effective resolution, and that information is provided to the right management team member and Corporate HR as needed.
Implements and coordinates effective recruiting and onboarding processes to onboard and retain top talent for the sites, while ensuring employee paperwork is complete and compliant.
Works with the Benefits and Compensation teams on all performance management programs that will measure and develop team members towards the goals of the business and towards their career goals.
Acts as a “Credible Activist” to build relationships of trust and integrity within the teams to ensure engaging, fair and compliant employee relations practices are administered based on established policies and practices.
Coordinates/assists with benefit open-enrollment and wellness activities for the sites to enhance employee engagement and the overall long-term productivity.
Prepares, coordinates, and maintains employee changes, employee files, attendance data, disciplinary data, etc. in an accurate, compliant, and confidential way.
Participate in return to work with restrictions process in conjunction with EHS Manager.