Human Resources Generalist - Lake Mills

SummaryUnder the supervision of the Human Resource Manager, the Human Resource Generalist will build relationships within the HR department and throughout the operations departments to provide effective communication, administrative and strategic support, as well as guidance thro ...

Job description

Summary

Under the supervision of the Human Resource Manager, the Human Resource Generalist will build relationships within the HR department and throughout the operations departments to provide effective communication, administrative and strategic support, as well as guidance through an organized approach to rapidly changing priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

Recruiting:
Recruiting candidates for open hourly positions through multiple sources
Improve sourcing through research options within the geographical area
Coordinate the Hourly Employment Process
Screen applications and resumes to assess qualifications
Phone screen applicants who meet minimum qualifications
Coordinate and participate in the interview process
Perform pre-employment screening process
Follow compensation guidelines and/or consult with the appropriate person to ensure the correct compensation person specific to position, experience and abilities
Generate written offers for hourly employees
Correspond with candidates and applicants

Safety:
Responsible for administration of all safety programs and safety committee meetings
Review and communicate safety programs
Monitor, schedule, and perform safety training to maintain OSHA compliance
Coordinate and review safety hazard surveys
Communicate with operations team to ensure SDS books are maintained
Assist with completing incident reports and accident investigations
Maintain first aid kits
Create safety incident reporting folders and distribute to operations
Communicate and enforce incident reporting regulations
Complete incident reporting tracking regularly

Affirmative Action:
Complete tracking of EEO information
Enter administrative data for applicants by EEO classification using Applicant Tracking Spreadsheet

Employee On-Boarding:
Conduct new hire orientations
Ensure all new hires have supplies and resources necessary to perform their jobs effectively
Complete all new hire processing and paperwork associated with processing
Complete E-Verify process for each employee hired


Employee Relations:
Assist Regional Human Resource Manager and management team with providing a positive employee relations experience
Conduct on boarding follow-up reviews for hourly employees
Along with the Regional Human Resource Manager, formulate expedient solutions to employee concerns
Visit employees in an agriculture, mill and food processing environment to assist in understanding employee concerns as well as confirming corrective action and follow-up is complete

Payroll:
Support payroll department with required communications to ensure all payroll information is submitted accurately each pay period
Other responsibilities as assigned

Education and/or Experience
High School Diploma, or equivalent required
Bachelor's degree in HR, Communications, or related studies or equivalent experience required
Recruiting – sourcing, screening, communicating, interviewing, organizing pre-employment screening
On-boarding
Safety administration
Progressive discipline
Policy interpretation
Conflict resolution
Employee relations
Affirmative action and EEOC applicant tracking
Completing 300 logs
Understanding and communicating employee benefit and compensation programs
Prior experience in the poultry industry preferred but not required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to read, speak and write in both English and Spanish is preferred
Knowledge of progressive sourcing and recruitment methods
Knowledge of basic and behavioral interview methods
Knowledge of the progressive discipline process
Basic knowledge of industrial safety concepts
Basic knowledge of payroll and HRIS
Knowledge of employee benefit and compensation plans
Working knowledge of compensation systems
Working knowledge of basic concepts of office workflow
Ability to operate a personal computer and other basic and complex office machinery
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Strong organizational and time management skills
Polished and flexible interpersonal and oral and written communication skills
The ability to interact with individuals from diverse ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds
Keyboard speed at minimum rate of 40 wpm
Ability to rapidly learn and maintain a fast work pace
Work independently
Make sound decisions and exercise sound judgement based on experience and intuition
Identify exceptions and operate independently to address them
Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing work environment
Collaborate cross-functionally to achieve objectives
Strong attention to detail
Strong customer service focus
Maintain a professional attitude and appearance
Physical Demands
Sit, use keyboard, use fine manipulation with hands and fingers. Lift up to 10 pounds.
Work Environment
Clean, temperature controlled environment. Noise level is low. No personal protective equipment needed.