Human Resources Generalist

Myers Industries Inc•Akron, OH

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About The Position

Under the supervision of the HR Manager, the Human Resources Generalist oversees personnel, employment law, payroll, benefits, safety, and other duties related to the daily administration of the human resources department. The role works with leadership to ensure Distribution Centers have the personnel needed to maintain staffing. The position requires integrity, a strong work ethic, attention to detail, organization, confidentiality, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. The employee should be forward-thinking, able to multitask and manage deadlines and stressful situations calmly and accurately, and communicate effectively and courteously. The role is primarily performed indoors in a general office environment with regulated heating and cooling. It may occasionally involve exposure to heat and cool in the production environment, where noise is normally loud. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
Three to five years of experience.
Knowledge of employment law.
Good interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
Ability to maintain confidential information.
Proficient computer skills and in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, the employee handbook, and procedure manuals.
Competent oral and written communication skills for communicating effectively with internal and external customers.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to speak effectively with management, vendors, and employees.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from groups of managers, employees, vendors, and the general public.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out written or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to sit, stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, walk, climb or balance, and talk and hear.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
Close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
Ability to operate basic office equipment, including a copier, computer keyboard, mouse, and other computer technology required for job duties.

Nice To Haves

PHR or SPHR certification.

Responsibilities

Maintain the HRIS system.
Answer employees' HR-related questions and provide assistance.
Onboard and offboard employees.
Enter information into the Myers Intranet site and maintain accountability.
Maintain employee files.
Recruit and retain talent using selection and retention strategies, including job fairs, succession planning, structured interview guides, networking, and satisfaction survey administration and analysis.
Perform new employee orientation.
Provide current and prospective employees with information about policies, job duties, working conditions, wages, promotion opportunities, and employee benefits.
Review and support policy implementation and enforce policy changes to keep up with Federal and State legal statutes and Company needs.
Ensure employees receive mandated safety training appropriate to their positions.
Prepare salaried and hourly payroll to ensure employees are paid properly.
Ensure timely and accurate preparation of daily, weekly, and monthly reports for internal and corporate use.
Administer workers' compensation claims with the HR Manager and corporate team to ensure compliance and employee support.
Meet with employees, vendors, and other Company guests as required to build relationships and promote open-door communication.
Assist other departments as needed.
Assist the HR Manager with coordinating employee and business events.
Perform various administrative support responsibilities.