HR Generalist

The HR Generalist/Safety Champion is an integral part of driving the business forward. Under the guidance and direction of the HR Manager, the HR Generalist/Safety Champion is responsible for enhancing department functions by planning, implementing, and developing training, on-boarding, and employee orientation programs, human resources related processes and procedures and assist employees with inquiries and questions regarding pay, benefits, policies, procedures, and maintaining safety documentation. To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate strong initiative, sounds business understanding, and an analytically driven mindset.

Essential Job Functions HR:

• Review and update HR and employee related forms to ensure forms are current and compliant, and all company related entities are using current and consistent forms.
• Assist with developing and implementing training and on-boarding programs.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll and benefits, time off, FMLA, and general employee questions.
• Conducts recruitment functions and interview process non-exempt positions, including phone screens, posting job ads, scheduling applicants, sending application information, and gathering feedback as necessary.
• Assist with recruitment of exempt positions.
• Assist managers with employee relations.
• Schedule and conduct new hire orientation, including meeting arrangements, compilation of new hire paperwork, new hire benefit enrollment, and overview of timekeeping and payroll systems.
• Input new employee information into payroll and timekeeping systems to create employee records.
• Verify I-9 documentation and maintain I-9 records.
• Manage and create personnel files using electronic file system.
• Assist HR Manager with annual performance review process.

• Assist with gathering documents and data for annual audits.
• Compile payroll data (i.e. hours worked from electronic timekeeping system) and input HR/payroll data and tracks the semi-monthly payroll and timecard cycle.
• Review wages computed and corrects errors to ensure accuracy of payroll.
• Maintain record of time off entries, leave of absences and short-term disability.
• Assist with correspondence and other records.
• Assists HR Manager with annual MBO’s.
• Participate in administrative staff meetings and assist with planning company events.
• Assist with coordinating employee meetings and group events, assists with preparing agendas, and reserving and preparing facilities.
• Daily presence on the manufacturing floor.
• Abides by all established organizational policies, rules, and regulations.
• Performs other related duties and projects as assigned.

Safety:

• Assist safety to update lockout/tagout according to Colson policies.
• Safety recordkeeping as needed.
• Safety training presentation – onboarding and ongoing.
• Assists team with JSA’s & SWP (Safe Working Procedures).
• Assists safety manager and local team with Safety related audits.
• Provides administrative assistance to safety team as needed.
• Assists with safety protocols and reporting.
• Assist with maintaining Labor & Industries (L&I) injury report and coordinating with L&I administrator.
• Assists with incident investigations
• Schedules and facilitates monthly Safety Team meetings.

Knowledge

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources and a minimum of two (2) years of Human Resources experience, or related field or comparable experience within Human Resources role.
• SPHR or SHRM-SCP certification preferred.
• Knowledge of OSHA and State and Federal employment laws and regulations.
• Certified Safety Professional certification strongly desired.
• First Aid/Responder certification desired.

Experience

• 2-5 years in similar HR Generalist position.
• 2-5 years of experience in employee relations.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel; proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint.
• Minimum of two (2) years using web based electronic payroll systems.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in a manufacturing safety operations role.

Skills

• Ability to prioritize workload, multi-task, and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills necessary to communicate and work effectively with management and co-workers.
• Excellent telephone manner.
• Ability to understand, interpret, develop, and communicate company policies and procedures.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral directions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and strong customer service skills.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule.
• Ability to travel when needed.