Human Resources Generalist

Modineer Company•Niles, MI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Human Resources Generalist provides excellent service and support in the delivery of core Human Resources services throughout the entire employee life cycle, from recruiting to termination. This role requires high customer-service and support behaviors, along with professional and courteous communication in all interactions. The Generalist will conduct new hire orientations, create and administer company policies and procedures, and assist employees with interpreting the Employee Handbook. They will also create Employee Action Reports for various employee actions, assist supervisors with performance reviews and improvement plans, and investigate employee complaints. Additionally, the role involves assisting with PTO and timekeeping, monitoring leaves of absence (ADA & FMLA), and supporting safety/work comp claim activities. A working knowledge of benefits is required, as is the ability to respond to unemployment requests and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations. The Generalist will also conduct layoffs, reductions in force, and terminations, while demonstrating regular and predictable attendance.

Requirements

Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment in the role of Human Resource Generalist.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), ADP, and/or other HR/Payroll/Time & Attendance software.
Must be able to effectively interact with employees across all levels of the business (sales, manufacturing, corporate management, finance, etc.).
Must be honest and trustworthy.
Must maintain high level of accuracy when creating or reviewing documentation.
Must have attention-to-detail and follow-through skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources field is preferred
PHR/SPHR or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP Certification is as PLUS

Responsibilities

Provides excellent service and support in the delivery of core Human Resources services during the FULL employee life cycle of activities (recruiting to termination).
Demonstrates high customer-service and support behaviors.
Demonstrates professional and courteous communication in face-to-face, e-mail, and telephone interaction.
Conducts New Hire Orientations.
Creates and administers various Company policies and procedures and assists employees with interpretation of the Company Employee Handbook.
Creates Employee Action Reports for various employee actions such as pay increases, discipline, attendance, terminations, etc.
Assists Supervisors with Performance Reviews and Performance Improvement Plans.
Investigates employee complaints and works with Supervisors to resolve issues.
Assists with PTO and timekeeping activities for payroll and attendance.
Monitors leaves of absences (ADA & FMLA).
Assists with Safety/Work Comp claim activities such as authorizing treatment, sharing accident reports, sharing medical visit updates, monitoring restrictions and light duty work, and any other activities that help the injured worker to return to full duty.
Maintains a working knowledge of benefits (medical, dental, prescription, group term life, STD, LTD).
Responds to all State Unemployment requests.
Complies with State and Federal regulations.
Conducts Layoffs / Reductions in Force / Terminations.
Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.
Actively protects confidentiality of employee personnel and payroll records at all times.