Senior HR Generalist - Contract

AM General LLC•Mishawaka, IN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

AM General is hiring a Senior HR Generalist on a contract basis. The role supports salaried employees at Indiana locations and remotely as needed, managing onboarding, employee records and HRIS data, employee engagement activities, internal communications, and employment-related inquiries. The position works directly with the HR Manager on salaried employee discipline and compliance, and supports internship program coordination with the Talent Acquisition Specialist. It operates in an office environment within a manufacturing plant and requires local travel between facilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
Five years of current Human Resources experience in a professional organization or corporate environment required.
At least three years of experience with an HRIS system.
Working knowledge of social networks such as LinkedIn and/or job-posting sites.
Experience in full-lifecycle recruiting.
Ability to work under minimal supervision and handle complex issues and problems.
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office 365, including Excel, and video-conferencing technology.
Ability to handle extremely confidential information with professionalism, attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to assist with creating training and developing training content, and to provide a direct overview.
Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
Ability to regularly read computer screens, reports, and documents with detail and clarity, using adequate close, distance, color, and peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to regularly hear well enough to communicate.
Ability to travel locally between facilities.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in human resources or organizational management.
Experience with UKG, UltiPro, or Kronos HRIS systems.

Responsibilities

Manage salaried new-hire onboarding at Indiana locations and remotely as needed, including orientation and first-day and first-week experiences.
Manage the employee badge system and conduct I-9 verifications.
Provide backup support for background-check reviews and drug-screening coordination for Indiana, working with the manager and candidates when pre-employment verifications are incomplete.
Coordinate with HR support staff to process and maintain employment, attendance, and other records.
Research and recommend employee engagement activities, and use internal social networks to promote workforce engagement.
Coordinate company activities and maintain the HR events calendar for salaried employee engagement, including service awards, Sgt. Smith Awards, and new-hire luncheons.
Release internal communications for salaried personnel that are not related to benefits or recruiting.
Assist the Talent Acquisition Specialist with coordinating the site internship program.
Maintain employee records and assist with pre-employment RFP folders.
Accurately enter salaried employee data in the HRIS, including promotions, general changes, and terminations.
Manage site unemployment notices and work with the HR Manager to determine next steps.
Maintain the HRIS onboarding system, making updates or recommending changes as needed.
Conduct termination and exit interviews as needed.
Respond to employment-related inquiries from employees and supervisors, referring complex or sensitive matters to appropriate staff.
Conduct employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
Travel to and support multiple local sites on a scheduled basis.
Work with the HR Manager on salaried discipline in accordance with company policies.
Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations; recommend best practices and review policies and practices for compliance.
Ensure compliance with AM General policies and procedures and federal and state employment laws and regulations.
Perform additional duties as assigned.