Senior Human Resources Generalist

Lakeside Book Company•Harrisonburg, VA

17h

About The Position

Lakeside Book Company is the largest book manufacturer in North America — and we love books. Every title we produce matters, and so does every hand that helps make it. Our people are at the heart of our success, and our mission is simple: Keep the world reading. Responsible for guidance to all employees to insure consistent adherence to HR policies, procedures, and practices. Responsible for pro-active employee relations, communication support, and internal management consultation as they related to the Human Resource function Effectively support and foster the company’s Open Door Policy Administer the employment function, which includes recruiting and screening of applicants, facilitating the use of any temporary employment agencies and managing the job posting system for internal/external candidates in accordance with company and legal guidelines. Assist in the development and implementation of all Strategic HR management programs (i.e. employee involvement, hiring, promotional practices, wages structures, and proactive employee relations) Assist in managing Worker’s Compensation Insurance issues, including making recommendations to facilitate the timely closing of claims. Coordinate, facilitate and/or assist in all training activities within the facility (i.e. safety compliance, orientation programs, job knowledge, and leadership performances). Provide prompt and accurate guidance to employees regarding all benefit programs including timely orientation programs. Maintain all personnel records in accordance with EEO, privacy, and related requirements. Advise management teams regarding prompt and accurate completion of all status changes and in assuring prompt and accurate updated information in the HRIS system. Promote working together with all departments to build continual improvement within the company. Performs other related duties and participates in special projects as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor degree in discipline related to functional work or role with 5+ years of relevant work experience OR demonstrated ability to meet the job requirements through a comparable number of years of applicable work experience.
Able to demonstrates ability to solve somewhat more complex problems by analyzing variables and applying appropriate solutions learned through experience and proficiency in understanding the job. Must be able to recognize anomalies and critical situations and respond appropriately. Must be able to communicate and interact with a variety of internal/external customers and/or co-workers at level of detail required to resolve issues of moderate complexity.
Able to apply strong functional computer knowledge in utilizing Microsoft Windows, MAC, or other technical tools in completing assignments. May require knowledge of or ability to quickly learn specialized software to complete work assignments. Able to demonstrate continued expertise in the primary tools or applications used in completing daily work assignments.
Requires very good communication skills with ability to state messages in a clear manner by using language that is easy for others to understand.
Must be able to proactively listen to others to understand issues and situations. Must be able to clearly articulate business needs to both internal and external customers.
Broad knowledge of general employment laws, recruitment, EEO/AAP, safety training and policy development.

Responsibilities

Guidance to all employees to insure consistent adherence to HR policies, procedures, and practices.
Pro-active employee relations, communication support, and internal management consultation as they related to the Human Resource function
Effectively support and foster the company’s Open Door Policy
Administer the employment function, which includes recruiting and screening of applicants, facilitating the use of any temporary employment agencies and managing the job posting system for internal/external candidates in accordance with company and legal guidelines.
Assist in the development and implementation of all Strategic HR management programs (i.e. employee involvement, hiring, promotional practices, wages structures, and proactive employee relations)
Assist in managing Worker’s Compensation Insurance issues, including making recommendations to facilitate the timely closing of claims.
Coordinate, facilitate and/or assist in all training activities within the facility (i.e. safety compliance, orientation programs, job knowledge, and leadership performances).
Provide prompt and accurate guidance to employees regarding all benefit programs including timely orientation programs.
Maintain all personnel records in accordance with EEO, privacy, and related requirements.
Advise management teams regarding prompt and accurate completion of all status changes and in assuring prompt and accurate updated information in the HRIS system.
Promote working together with all departments to build continual improvement within the company.
Performs other related duties and participates in special projects as assigned.