Sr. Human Resources Generalist
POSITION SUMMARY - Provides assistance and support
to the Director of Human Resources on all human resources related matters, as
well as guides and serves all employees within the organization.
Responsibilities involve benefit administration, HRIS, new hire orientations,
employee relations, etc. This position is the main point of contact for general
HR related issues.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Talent Acquisition
•Responsible for the recruitment of
hourly/non-exempt and temporary employees through various channels, including
but not limited to job postings, job fairs, working with various external
government agencies, as well as, recruitment agencies. Occasional exempt
employee recruitment as needed;
•Conducts all pre-employment activities, including
application tracking, screening interviews, pre-employment tests, reference
checks, background checks, etc.;
Onboarding
•Serves a critical role in the
orientation, onboarding, and retention of new hires;
•Conducts new employee orientations;
•Handles all administrative tasks related to the onboarding
success of a new hire;
•Provides, compiles, tracks and files all new-hire information,
including verification of I-9 requirements;
•Coordinates with various departments and new employee’s manager
to ensure the new hire has all the tools needed to start and be successful at
their new job;
•Schedules and follows up with new employees’ managers to ensure
new hire receives 30/60/90 day reviews timely;
•Coordinates a 6-month HR follow-up with new hires and
communicates back to HR Director on a timely basis;
•Assists with the inclusion, retention and engagement of all new
hires;
Benefits and Worker’s Compensation
•Responsible for employee benefit administration including
medical, dental, vision, STD, LTD, Life Insurance, 401(k) and any additional
employee perks as provided;
•Communicates and coordinates new ACA requirements as
needed;
•Administers Worker’s Compensation reporting and claims;
•Serves as main contact between health brokers, insurance
companies and employees on the day-to-day operations;
•Assists during annual Open Enrollment process;
• Reconciles all monthly insurance statements;
•Participates in company’s Safety Committee;
Employee Relations
•Coaches management on appropriate resolution of employee
relations issues, including but not limited to disciplinary action processes,
LOA’s, terminations, etc.;
•Becomes very knowledgeable and responds to inquiries regarding
policies, procedures, and programs;
•Oversights consistency and adherence to the attendance and
performance policies;
•Provides accurate reporting tools for management;
•Monitors the Performance Review process and revises as necessary;
•Develops and coordinates consistent employee recognition
activities;
Compliance
•Maintains updated employee information, including well-structured
employee files;
•Assists with labor law compliance within the company, maintaining
accurate records to ensure all federal and applicable state regulations are
fulfilled;
•Maintains Human Resource Information System records updated and
compiles reports from database as needed;
•Files EEO-1 and VETS information annually;
•Updates information in Handbook to reflect legally compliant HR
practices as needed;
Wellness and Special Events
•Develops and administers wellness initiatives;
•Coordinates any human resources related special events;
HR General
•Assists Director of Human Resources carrying out various human
resources programs and procedures for all employees as needed;
•Participates in developing and implementing departmental goals,
objectives and systems;
•Implements and administers HRIS;
Off-boarding
•Executes on all HR related tasks upon separation of employment,
including Exit Interviews of hourly/non-exempt employees.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
•Bachelor Degree in Human Resources, related field or equivalent
experience;
•Five to seven years of experience in Human Resources (preferably in
a Manufacturing environment);
•PHR of SHRM–CP Certification a plus;
•Proven experience with HRIS (Ceridian preferred);
•Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point);
•Good understanding of IL and Federal Employment laws;
COMPETENCIES
•Ethical conduct;
•Positive, enthusiastic, self-starter, ability to work with little
supervision;
•Ability to multi-task and work with frequent interruption;
•Team player with strong sense of urgency;
•Good communication skills (verbal and written);
•Strong analytical and problem solving skills;
•Excellent customer service to both internal and external
customers.
Benefits - Full
5+ to 7 years experience
Minimum Education - Bachelor's Degree
Willingness to Travel - Occasionally
minimum of 5 years of experience
Bachelor's degree
local to Nashville, IL
HR Certification
proficient with MS Office Suite?
implemented any HR systems in the past
worked in a Manufacturing Environment before
The ideal candidate would bring the years of
Education and Experience required, as well as a very fun, positive and
enthusiastic personality that can get focused and is not bothered by the
details of the daily HR routine. We need someone who is willing to take
direction, be patient, but also feels assertive at recommending best practices.
A hard worker with a very approachable personality. We are solidifying our HR
department and this person will become a critical key to our success.
Ideal Candidate
should have worked for the following company(ies): HR in a Manufacturing, F&B and/or Hospitality
environment preferred, but not required.
Location: IL