Human Resources Generalist

PCC Talent Acquisition Portal • Minerva, OH

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Human Resources Generalist provides daily HR support to the facility in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The role supports plant staffing by recruiting hourly and salaried employees, including compliance with affirmative action plan requirements and I-9s. It also manages new-hire onboarding, orientation, training, benefits administration, and employee records.

The position oversees a broad range of HR activities, including employee investigations, discipline and termination processes, compensation and performance review coordination, FMLA administration, affirmative action plans, recruiting relationships, and employee training records and scheduling. The Generalist accesses and maintains plant computer systems and the learning management system, and works with trainees, supervisors, plant training resources, and other stakeholders.

The role requires a hybrid shift of 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with the assigned schedule determined by the plant location. Flexible hours may be needed to provide training to off shifts. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or a related field.
• Prefer 3–5 years of experience in a Human Resources or related role in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading people and obtaining results through others.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Proven analytical, problem-solving, and process-improvement ability.
• Ability to develop and execute action plans and deliver results.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and adapt to changing situations and priorities.
• Strong computer skills, particularly with spreadsheet, financial, and production planning and tracking applications.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours to provide training to off shifts as needed.
• Ability to handle stress and interact effectively with others to maintain a positive and productive work environment and minimize personal conflicts.

Nice To Haves

• MS or MBA degree is highly desirable.
• Highly organized and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Demonstrated ability to lead programs or projects.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Proven ability to work hands-on with a team to achieve objectives.
• Experience in the manufacturing industry.
• Experience in a union environment.
• Curiosity about artificial intelligence and emerging technologies, and willingness to adopt tools and capabilities that improve the effectiveness, efficiency, and impact of the HR function.

Responsibilities

• Recruit qualified candidates for hourly and salaried positions to meet plant production requirements.
• Manage the co-op student program, including campus recruiting, onboarding, and offboarding.
• Investigate employee complaints and develop and implement appropriate solutions.
• Oversee disciplinary and termination activities in partnership with plant supervision.
• Prioritize and coordinate HR department activities, which may include compensation reviews, performance evaluations, and benefits administration.
• Administer FMLA, including eligibility determinations, notifications, tracking, and second- and third-opinion processes when applicable.
• Implement affirmative action plans, policies, practices, and records.
• Manage relationships with recruiting sources and the Ohio Bureau of Employment Services in line with organizational goals and ethical practices.
• Use recruiting practices intended to reduce plant turnover and recruiting costs.
• Administer training records, track progress under plant training program guidelines, and report progress to trainees, supervisors, and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate and schedule training with plant training resources.
• Access, input, and export information from plant computer systems and the learning management system (LMS).
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships within the department, division, group, and company, and contribute to a positive, productive work environment.
• Work the assigned plant schedule and flexible hours as needed to provide training to off shifts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level