Human Resources Generalist - Central California

American Wood Fibers, Inc•Columbia, MD

6d•$80,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

American Wood Fibers (AWF) is a manufacturer of both consumer and industrial products that are sold to multiple manufacturers as well as pet, agricultural, and home-heating markets. AWF is comprised of 400+ employees and holds operations at 11 locations, generating over $100M in annual sales revenue. We are currently seeking a candidate for the Human Generalist role in our Marysville, CA facility. Please note that this is a fully onsite position.

Requirements

Bachelors' Degree in HR, Business, or other related area, plus 5-7 years' experience in HR (or equivalent in experience and other education) in a Manufacturing environment. A minimum of three years of the HR experience must be in an HR Generalist/HRBP capacity.
SHRM-CP or PHR certification for CALIFORNIA required
Progressive experience in Human Resources policies and programs to include: Talent management experience, Knowledge and understanding of employment/labor laws, Knowledge and understanding of employment policies and practices, Experience with compensation strategy and administration
Proficient in MS Office and HRIS systems (ADP Workforce Now experience required)
Accurate data entry skills and ability to keep matters highly confidential
Excellent consultation and execution skills
Detail oriented and able to handle multiple priorities
Ability to travel between two (2) California facilities up to 2x monthly

Responsibilities

Uses HR professional concepts, company policies and procedures to solve a wide range of difficult problems to ensure company compliance with applicable federal and state laws
Provide day-to-day HR guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions) on employee relations issues (investigations, involuntary terminations, and performance improvement plans)
Partner with Supervisors/Managers on the performance review process to identify skills gaps and training needs, developing guidance on goal setting while also effectively writing performance reviews
Works closely with AWF Office Managers to improve work relationships, increase employee engagement, morale, change management, and increase productivity and retention
Develop and implement comprehensive New Hire Orientation and Onboarding program strategies; facilitate training Office Managers and Leadership on these initiatives
Provide detailed analysis to the VP of Human Resources via exit interviews & stay interviews to analyze findings, and make recommendations to reduce turnover
Recommends solutions to complex issues based on common market practices and careful SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) analysis
Identify new areas of necessary involvement for human resources in business practices and recommends strategic internal partnerships
Facilitate benefits open enrollment annually; requires onsite visits to multiple locations across the US to communicate and deliver new benefits options.
Manage unemployment and workers comp claims to include attendance at hearings, when applicable.
Lead facilitator for California specific AWF Leave of Absences to include partnership with local Office Managers; administration of all applicable leave paperwork, follow up on current LOA absences, monitoring compliance with return to work protocols, etc.
Reporting and metrics responsibility (including, but not limited to turnover, absenteeism, time to hire, cost per hire, service anniversary reports, benefits utilization and other ad hoc reports as needed)
High level of tactical skills and the ability to work across all levels of the organization in a matrixed, team environment