Human Resources Generalist

Pacific Coast Building Products•Newark, NJ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

PABCO® Gypsum, a division of PABCO® Building Products LLC, is hiring a Human Resources Generalist for its Newark, California plant. The role coordinates and implements location-level human resources programs and objectives, including employee relations, talent acquisition, timekeeping, training, benefits, and regulatory compliance. The Generalist supports company policies and helps foster a positive workplace culture while maintaining confidentiality and demonstrating company values. The position works collaboratively with plant management, employees, HR counterparts at other locations, and PABCO Admin. It supports subsidiary-wide programs and initiatives, gathers and analyzes HR data when requested, and may lead employee wellness initiatives. The role also handles recruiting and pre-hire coordination, onboarding, payroll and timekeeping support, employee records and reports, benefits questions and Open Enrollment, training coordination, and employment-law compliance. This is a full-time onsite position, typically Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend work and flexibility around plant events. The preferred schedule is 7 AM–4 PM.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as human resources management, and two or more years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Maintain confidentiality and handle employee information with discretion and professionalism.
PHR certification is preferred.
Bilingual Spanish is a plus but is not required.

Nice To Haves

PHR certification.
Bilingual Spanish.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate company values, maintain confidentiality, and build collaborative relationships within the location and across the company.
Implement subsidiary HR objectives at the location or division level, support other locations as needed, and help develop and implement subsidiary-wide initiatives.
Gather and analyze HR data for process improvement and program success measurements when requested; may lead employee wellness committees and initiatives.
Counsel management on employee behavior and performance issues; mediate disputes, address complaints, investigate concerns, coordinate management responses, and review terminations and employee counseling plans.
Communicate and respond to inquiries about organizational processes, policies, values, procedures, and programs.
Recruit for open positions by posting requisitions, engaging outside recruiters, identifying candidate sources, and developing ways to attract talent.
Coordinate pre-hire activities, including physicals, offer letters, background checks, and drug screens; screen and interview candidates and provide recommendations.
Support walk-in applicants and initial screening, and coordinate new-hire paperwork, orientation, benefits overviews, payroll, and timekeeping.
Review new-hire salary offers for internal equity and consistency with compensation guidelines.
Review timesheets for accuracy and completeness, ensure approvals and payroll deadlines are met, maintain attendance reports, and review corrective actions with management and supervisors.
Prepare and share payroll reports and ensure timekeeping practices comply with company policies and applicable labor regulations.
Coordinate and potentially present ongoing training on topics such as disciplinary action, performance management, and discrimination.
Prepare HR paperwork for hiring, status changes, and terminations; prepare and maintain periodic management reports; and maintain personnel files, logs, and databases, including emergency contact information.
Assist employees with payroll and benefits questions, coordinate complex matters with PCCI, and coordinate location Open Enrollment.
May coordinate annual benefit meetings, holiday events, company functions, retirement parties, Adopt-A-Family, health screenings, and other activities.
Coordinate with PABCO Admin to keep job descriptions current and centrally maintained; ensure pay changes comply with company guidelines.
Maintain knowledge of employment laws, regulations, trends, and best practices, and implement recommended changes with PABCO Admin.
Collaborate with PABCO Admin to maintain and update the personnel manual; maintain required federal and state posters and other important corporate information.
Communicate with and coach location management to support HR compliance.
Follow company and regulatory safety rules and ensure hazardous conditions are reported and corrected.
Perform other tasks and responsibilities as assigned.