Human Resources Generalist

Refresco Careers•Truesdale, MO

About The Position

The HR Generalist provides leadership and administrative support to the plant operations team and supports business functions in achieving Refresco North America’s business goals. The role serves hourly and exempt employees in a manufacturing plant, advising leaders and employees on recruiting, orientation, onboarding, employee development and training, performance management, compliance, investigations, leave management, benefits administration, and HR policies and procedures. Reporting to the Plant Human Resources Business Partner, the Generalist supports implementation of HR programs under the HRBP’s direction. The position also maintains HR data and metrics, supports customer ethical audits, helps advance plant retention and employee engagement, and works with HR colleagues across locations to share best practices. Occasional travel may be required. Work is administrative and fast-paced, with prolonged sitting, attention to detail, deadlines, and pressure related to project management and accuracy.

Requirements

At least five years of HR Generalist or HR Management experience.
Demonstrated professional success in payroll administration, recruitment, and employee relations.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and HRIS; intermediate Microsoft Excel skills are required.
Experience with applicant tracking systems and other HRIS applications.
Strong organizational and communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
Ability to interact effectively with all levels of management.
Ability to manage multiple assignments and coordinate activities to meet deadlines.
Ability to interpret company policies and procedures for management and hourly employees.
Ability to remain focused under pressure and meet demands involving deadlines, project management, and accuracy.
Bachelor’s degree or related field preferred; no specific degree requirement is stated.

Nice To Haves

HR experience in a manufacturing environment.
Bachelor’s degree or related field.
Professional Human Resource Certification (PHR) or Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) certification.

Responsibilities

Ensure understanding of and adherence to HR policies, procedures, and employment law.
Interpret and advise employees and managers on leave management, benefit administration, HR procedures, and policies within specified guidelines.
Maintain the confidentiality of Human Resources information.
Assist the HRBP with exempt and hourly recruitment and employment strategies.
Lead the annual performance review process for hourly employees.
Partner with department managers on the annual merit process for hourly employees.
Lead administrative compliance training for all employees related to EHS, Food Safety, and HR compliance.
Prepare for and participate in local career fairs and hiring events.
Facilitate training for plant leaders as needed.
Organize community events in partnership with the HRBP.
Support plant leadership teams with retention strategy, labor market analysis, and EHS activities.
Support the HRBP with labor or employee relations meetings and investigations as needed.
Resolve basic to complex problems using business and HR knowledge and client relationships.
Network with HR colleagues across locations to share best practices.
Lead and organize employee engagement events in partnership with plant leaders.
Maintain and track HR data and metrics.
Support customer ethical audits.
Perform other projects or duties assigned by the HRBP.