Human Resources - Human Resources Generalist

Great Northern • Appleton, WI

17h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is to develop and become successor to the HR Manager role when the current manager retires within 2 years. It supports the day-to-day operations, functions, and duties of the Human Resource department for a multi-state organization. The role manages the full employee lifecycle including recruitment, onboarding, benefits, employee relations, performance management, training, and compliance with labor laws. The Generalist acts as an HR contact to support both employees and management, ensuring smooth operations and a positive work culture. Performance should be customer-service oriented, efficiently and professionally executing duties in strict adherence to the Company’s Mission & Vision Statement and Core Values.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in human resources required.
• Minimum of 5 to 7 years' experience in HR, specifically managing multi-state compliance.
• Proficiency in HRIS software and Applicant Tracking Systems.
• Strong knowledge of labor laws (FMLA, FLSA, ASA, EEO, etc.).
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups.
• Energetic self-starter.
• Good problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in human resources management preferred.
• Experience in manufacturing setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote employer branding in all location communities to make Laminations an employer of choice.
• Collaborate with managers to develop job descriptions & job postings.
• View applicants, conduct interviews, and handle onboarding of new team members.
• Partner & coordinate directly with recruiting agencies at all Laminations locations.
• Periodic travel for job fairs and to other Laminations’ locations.
• Ensure multi-state compliance. Monitor, update and enforce HR policies and procedures to ensure adherence to diverse state-specific employment laws with guidance from HR Manager and VP of HR.
• Serve as the primary contact for employee inquiries.
• Conduct investigations and guide managers on performance management and corrective actions.
• Identify training and development needs, coordinate with managers on growth opportunities of team members.
• Participate and lead team member development planning cycle and compensation review cycle for all locations.
• Champion team member engagement through annual survey and help managers develop action plans based on feedback.
• Verify new hire surveys are completed; help administer stay interviews for employee engagement. Identify opportunities for retention improvement.
• Assist HR Manager to prepare, maintain and update team member handbooks.
• Help lead annual HR training and maintain all related documents.
• Act as a key member of Central’s GNC Cares Committee; type minutes and distribute to committee members.
• Help organize GNC Cares activities with the committee.
• Maintain accurate employee records in HRIS system (Dayforce).
• Assist new hires with benefit enrollment at all Laminations locations.
• Oversee hourly timesheets & pay registers for all Laminations locations to ensure proper pay as well as maintain hourly pay change sheet for any payroll changes (i.e. rate changes, child supports, garnishments, etc.).
• Process terminations in systems for all Laminations employees; administer exit interviews.
• Administer employee benefit plans in HRIS system.
• Assist with retirement savings plan administration.
• Serve as COBRA administrator.
• Manage workers’ compensation cases by coordinating with injured employees, workers compensation carrier and medical providers. Ensure accurate information is on OSHA log.
• Manage the open enrollment period, review changes to enrollment for the new year for all Laminations locations.
• Assist with yearend payouts for hourly employees (STIC, safety bonus, etc.).
• Assist Controller with annual United Way kickoff and contribution report.

Benefits

• Competitive 401K match and a historically generous profit-sharing retirement savings contribution
• Paid Time Off after 30 days of employment
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Medical PPO, HSA, Dental, and Vision insurance
• On-site Nurse & Wellness Program
• Life Insurance, Short Term and Long-Term Disability available
• Health Fitness and Safety Shoes Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement available after 1 year of service
• Opportunities to advance your career and compensation level
• Annual increases

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees