As a strategic partner, the HR Generalist helps align business objectives with employees and management at the company level. This position serves as a consultant primarily to front line supervisors on HR related issues and is key in helping assess and anticipate HR-related needs and communicating those to the HR Director and Plant Management.

The HR Generalist is a strong team member of the Human Resource Department/Team. Provides excellent customer service to Everidge’ s employees with the sense of urgency. Carries out responsibilities in the following areas: training, employee relations, performance management, staffing, benefits, HRIS system, recordkeeping, and safety; ensuring that they are in accordance with company policies and practices in addition to federal and state regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in ensuring compliance with department policies, procedures and applicable laws, rules, regulations.
• Apply continuous improvement principles in own work performance and drive continuous improvement application in company operations.
• Build strong successful working relationships with all levels of management and personnel.
• Identify, conduct, and developing plant wide training programs.
• Works closely with management and employees to foster an environment that promotes teamwork and continuous improvement in all areas of the business.
• Assist with performance management related activities (coaching, counseling, career development and disciplinary actions).
• Manage and resolve employee relations issues by working with Plant Management, Supervisors, VP of HR, and HR Coordinator to conduct effective, thorough, and objective investigations.
• Assist in communicating/presenting safety processes, procedures, and practices. Promote a safety conscience workforce.
• Assist with recruiting efforts; identify recruiting resources, place job postings with vendors, screening and interviewing candidates.
• Assist in onboarding new employees.
• Assist with administration of company benefit programs.
• Assist in managing Workers’ Compensation claims.
• Maintains necessary HRIS data and provides to plant management as needed.
• Participate in bi-weekly HR Department meetings.
• Assist in special projects with VP of HR and Plant Manager.
• Perform additional duties as necessary or assigned.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3 years HR Generalist experience.
• Experience working in a non-union manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Experience using an HRIS system.

Specific Knowledge, Skills, Licenses, Certifications, Etc.:

• SPHR, PHR, SHRM-CP or SHRM-CSP certification a plus.
• Competent in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail oriented with ability to be self-directed.
• High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations and documentation.

Physical Effort:

• Ability to sit behind a desk for 8 hours or 8 hours walking/standing on the production floor.
• Ability to work on a PC as required.