Human Resources Generalist

Job Description

REPORTS TO : HR Manager

Summary :

Responsible for all employment related duties (interviewing, hiring, benefits

administration, etc.).

Duties and Responsibilities :

Support all phases of employment including advertising, recruiting, interviewing,

testing, placement of personnel, orientation programs, exit interviews, and

unemployment compensation hearings.

• Administer all employee benefits including insurance.
• Serve as primary source of contact to managers, employees, and legal counsel

on human resource related matters.

Maintain and administer all HR reports and records as required by state and

federal laws.

• Manage the payroll process biweekly
• Maintain and update personnel files.
• Compute, post, and maintain reports related to employee leave and absentees.
• Comply with company policies and procedures.
• Additional duties as assigned by management.

Education and / or Experience :

• 2 years of experience within the field of Human Resources
• Bachelor’s degree
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in MS Office
• Experience in manufacturing
• Proficient knowledge and application of HR laws and regulations

Language Skills :

Ability to read and interpret financial statements, general business periodicals,

professional journals, operating and maintenance instructions, regulatory laws and

manuals, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Ability to communicate effectively with customers and employees of the company.

Mathematical Skills :

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as overtime, commissions, percentages,

etc. percentages.

Reasoning Ability :

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in

situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of

instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands :

Employee is regularly required to walk and talk and hear, sit and stand. Vision

requirements include : close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth

perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to humid

conditions, moving mechanical parts, and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in

the plant can be loud at times. This position will work within an office environment with

the expectation to spend periodic time on the plant production floor engaging with

employees.

Leadership Attributes :

The individual must possess the following :

Superior time management skills including the ability to manage multiple issues

concurrently and the ability to lead an effective and efficient meeting.

Demonstrate high emotional control under adverse conditions and can lead the

team to a successful resolution.

Excellent employee relations skills including being an active listener,

understanding how to assess talent, applying both positive and corrective

feedback, being able to resolve conflicts either involving the supervisor directly

or as a third party, understands and demonstrates positive motivational skills

including coaching and delegation techniques.

Demonstrated confidence including providing a consistent leadership style with

an acceptable level of professional assertiveness.

Professional appearance to support his / her role as a managerial representative.

Performance Measurements

The performance of the HR Generalist will be measured as follows :

Operating standards - The employee will need to meet or exceed the Operating

Standards set in the areas of quality, cost, safety, planning, customer

satisfactions, supervision, efficiency, and productivity. Such standards will be set

annually and communicated to the manager.

Personal growth - Each year there will be professional goals developed and

agreed to by the manager and supervisor.

Employee relations The employee will be evaluated regarding his / her behaviors

associated with appropriate human interaction, respect, and communication.

Creativity This will be evaluated by how active the employee is in participating

in advancing the business through new and innovative ideas