Human Resources Generalist - Juneau, United States - Whisker

Whisker

Verified Company

Juneau, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

As leading innovators in pet tech and refined pet accessories, we work tirelessly to solve problems and deliver smarter insights for pet parents while enriching the lives of pets.

Whether it's a self-cleaning litter box that automates scooping, an automatic feeder that helps pets develop healthier eating habits, or a modern cat tree that delights both humans and felines, we strive to deliver better solutions for consumers while transforming pet care along the way.

To us, having a pet is the best thing ever. At Whisker, life together just keeps getting better.

Whisker is based in Auburn Hills, Michigan and Juneau, Wisconsin with 550+ passionate team members.

What You'll Do:

The Human Resources Generalist will support a fast-growing and diverse manufacturing plant.

This role will be responsible for the daily functions of the Human Resources department for our manufacturing operations, including interviewing and onboarding team members, administering pay, benefits, and leave, enforcing company policies and practices and employee relations.

Hours:

Monday - Friday:
7:
00 AM - 4:
00 PM

(Hours may fluctuate depending on business and department needs)

Summary:

The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for the daily functions of the Human Resources department, including interviewing and onboarding team members, administering pay, benefits, and leave, and enforcing company policies and practices and employee relations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This list of duties and responsibilities is not allinclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary._
Responsible for the daytoday HR functions, which include employee relations, policy adherence, recognition and rewards, training, and development
Works closely with our recruiting team to assist with interviews and onboarding of new team members
Conducts or acquires background checks and employee eligibility verifications
Implements new hire orientation and employee recognition programs
Performs routine tasks required to administer and execute human resource programs, including but not limited to compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development
Primary contact for any HRrelated vendors (i.e., staffing agencies)
Primary contact for OSHA updates and compliance purposes
Responsible for Worker Comp administration (i.e., inputting claims, followup and communication with employees)
Provides management coaching to build leadership capabilities to address and resolve employee issues
Reviews and tracks attendance points and issues disciplinary action
Reviews, tracks, and documents compliance with mandatory and nonmandatory training, continuing education, and work assessments. This may include safety training, antiharassment training, professional licensure, and aptitude exams and certifications
Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations
Maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance
Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law
Will perform additional responsibilities when required

Requirements:

What You'll Bring:

BA/BS in Human Resources and/or equivalent years of experience
3+ years of HR Generalist experience with proven knowledge of employmentrelated laws and regulations
HR experience working in highvolume manufacturing
Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the HRIS and talent management systems
Maintains confidentiality of proprietary information
Ability to maintain a professional atmosphere in a fastpaced environment with numerous interactions and interruptions
High degree of initiative, selfmotivation and ability to motivate others
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with Team Members and colleagues
Comfortable with office pets (cats, dogs)

Not Required but Nice to Have

Not required to have pets, but highly recommended
Bilingual in English and Spanish

Benefits & Purrks:

Join a tenacious, inventive company that empowers team members to chart their own path, lead by grounding decisions in the "why", and has a strong sense of empathy and openness to new perspectives.

Be a part of exciting growth, work with incredible people, and create tomorrow's pet products—plus a whole lot of extras.

You will also be provided with: