Human Resources Generalist

Wieland • Clemmons, NC

37d • Onsite

About The Position

Wieland - Creating Value for Generations!
Wieland is a global leader in copper and copper alloy manufacturing, processing, and distribution. We provide a large product and service portfolio including power, automotive, ammunition, coinage, construction materials, refrigeration, electronics and many other industries. To us, metal is more than material.
Wieland's Cultural Values
Wieland’s culture is what makes for a fun and rewarding place to work! As a company, we benefit daily from our employees' knowledge and abilities. With our cultural vision, we place our core values at the heart of everything we do: safety, ambition, optimism, reliability, ownership, diversity, & respect.
Wieland is hiring a Human Resources Generalist. The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for performing a variety of functions to support the Human Resources department and managing the day-to-day administration of various HR policies and procedures the business unit. Serves as first point of contact and employee liaison to centers of excellence for payroll, benefit and talent acquisition issues. Handles HRIS entries, reporting from HCM and time tracking systems, policy administration and communication, hourly recruiting and on-boarding and other HR processes. Serves as a back-up to the HR Manager. This role is located in Pine Hall, NC, and will be fully on-site.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years HR Generalist experience.
• Excellent MS Office skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Strong Wieland values to support a positive work culture that encourages employee engagement, mutual trust, and respect.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Sound judgement, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Reliable, flexible, and responsive.
• Acts with a sense of urgency and ability to thrive in fast paced environment.
• Highest level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Understanding of federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.

Nice To Haves

• HR Certification preferred (PHR).
• Prior experience working with HRIS systems preferred.
• Prior experience in manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as employees’ first point of contact and employee liaison to appropriate parties to investigate issues and obtain suitable resolutions.
• Communicate and facilitate clarification on adherence to policies and procedures.
• Support local community engagement activities.
• Participate as an active member of the Culture Committee to obtain employee feedback and support a culture that exemplifies Wieland’s values.
• Conduct Tier I employee investigations.
• Coordinate with Talent Acquisition team to initiate job requisitions and employment offers.
• Coordinate with Talent Acquisition on pre-employment requirements for hourly candidates, such as background check, drug testing and physicals.
• Conduct new employee orientation sessions to provide important information about jobs, company, benefits, policies and resources. Serve as a resource to new employees with questions.
• Train supervisors to reconcile time and attendance records in time tracking system for unscheduled work and time off. Periodically audit.
• Manage attendance tracking system and issue warnings per policy.
• Communicate with Payroll Coordinator on pay, deductions, garnishments, adjustments, etc.
• Educate employees about and promote health, life, disability, retirement and other benefits offered. Coordinate with and escalate issues to the WNA Benefits team as needed
• Coordinate with Benefits team to track FMLA hours and STD/LTD status and refer employees to contact WNA Benefits team to initiate the leave process. Coordinate with managers on the return-to-work process/approval for employees with restrictions.
• Serve as a wellness champion and promote employee involvement in the Vitality program.
• Schedule on-site benefits events and educational seminars for employees.
• Enter new hires, terminations and employee status changes into HCM and time tracking systems and verify accuracy.
• Maintain electronic employee records.
• Maintain role descriptions.
• Support HR Manager in ensuring compliance with all company policies.
• Review Pay-For-Skills verifications (where applicable) to determine appropriate pay level changes.
• Support the Safety organization with open Workers Compensation cases.
• Administer the Rewards and Recognition program; provide certificates for service anniversaries.
• Provide various reports for month-end reporting and as requested.
• Update documents for HR department as needed.
• Support special projects and duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Benefits - Starting on Day 1! Including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life & more!
• Retirement Savings - 401(k) contribution + match.
• Work/Life Balance - Paid Vacation & Holidays.
• Growth Opportunities - We have over 9,000+ employees worldwide and 40+ locations in North America alone. Growth opportunities are limitless!
• Wellness Programs – Wieland encourages participation in our unique and personalized approach to wellness, where you are eligible to earn healthcare premium discounts as well as HSA employer contributions based on your status within the program.
• Sustainability- Wieland continues to break ground with eco-friendly solutions and push the barrier in sustainability for future generations.

What This Job Offers

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