Generalist, Human Resources
About The Position
The Human Resources Generalist supports daily HR operations at Ecoplastic America’s automotive manufacturing facility in Register, Georgia. The role focuses primarily on payroll backup, employee relations for hourly employees, and HR administration. It serves as backup for essential HR functions to help maintain operational continuity, payroll accuracy, policy compliance, and effective employee support in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The position provides payroll and HR operations support, including timecard review, payroll inquiries, HRIS and employee-record maintenance, benefits backup, and assistance with audits and regulatory compliance. It also serves as a point of contact for hourly employees and works with production supervisors and department managers on workplace concerns, attendance, performance, investigations, and disciplinary matters. Additional duties include supporting onboarding, orientation, offboarding, recruitment, training coordination, reporting, and workplace safety initiatives. The position is based on-site in Register, Georgia. The stated schedule is 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and may change based on production demands.
Requirements
- Previous experience in an HR Generalist, payroll administration, or employee relations role.
- Working knowledge of payroll processing, timekeeping systems, and applicable wage and hour regulations.
- Experience with HRIS and payroll systems.
- 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.
- Paycom experience preferred.
- Korean language proficiency preferred.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary backup for payroll processing and help ensure accurate, timely payroll operations.
- Review and verify employee 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 accurate employee information and payroll records in Paycom.
- Support payroll audits, reporting, and compliance with applicable wage and hour regulations.
- Serve as a primary contact for hourly employees regarding workplace concerns, attendance, company policies, and HR inquiries.
- Address employee complaints, workplace conflicts, and grievances in a timely and professional manner.
- Conduct employee relations investigations, document findings, and assist with appropriate 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 employee onboarding, orientation, offboarding, and employment documentation.
- Maintain accurate and 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 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-related initiatives.
- Prepare HR reports and documentation for management reviews and audits.
- Support workplace safety initiatives and compliance with applicable employment regulations.
Benefits
- Health insurance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance; voluntary life insurance 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
