HR Generalist

The Human Resource Generalist provides a broad range of human resource services in support of the site's business objectives, strategic goals, and human resource initiatives. Performs or assists with diverse and complex assignments, requiring a high degree of ingenuity and creativity, and covering a wide area of HR functions (i.e. employee/labor relations, staffing, payroll, talent development, and administrative support and conflict resolution). This position will report to the Sr. Human Resources Manager.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

• Primarily responsible for performing the day-to-day administrative generalist functions associated with administering corporate and local human resource policies and procedures.
• Applies a broad knowledge of human resources principles, practices, and procedures towards the completion of difficult assignments/projects.
• Work closely with management to interpret and execute policies and practices across the work-force to ensure consistent and equitable treatment.
• Serves as the business unit's primary HR contact. Interface between managers and employees concerning HR related issues.
• Provides policy guidance to HR staff, supervisors, and employees to ensure compliance with employment laws regarding sexual harassment, discrimination, equal opportunity, or disability.
• Serves as an investigative resource, coordinating with the HRBPs and Labor Relations Manager, on issues pertaining to investigations and employment charges or litigation.
• As assigned, conducts training sessions on various subject areas (performance management, discipline, and ethics).
• Recommends and assists in developing local level policies and procedures.
• Perform full-cycle recruitment activities within established company guidelines to successfully fulfill recruitment needs for both hourly and salary workforce.
• Assist with reviewing, organizing and verifying the accuracy and completeness of employee paperwork for new hires, changes, and terminations.
• Submit verification of employment requests, court orders and/or unemployment claims to Corporate for processing.
• Investigate and prepare Payroll Adjustments for Cleveland Hourly employees due to Incorrect Coding for Job Class, Incentive errors, Missed Punches, Grievance Settlements, & Cleveland Hourly Union Initiation Fee.
• Create ECFs to update the Oracle System for Cleveland hourly employees with assignment changes, milestones, pay rate changes, etc.
• Assist the Maintenance Manager and HRBPs with administering the Cleveland hourly apprenticeship program.
• Perform all HR actions in the Cleveland's time and attendance system.
• Assist in managing the hourly vacation process.
• Perform various administrative duties in support of the HR team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of HR Generalist experience
• Excellent written and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of staff and work well with a team.
• High level of Systems knowledge; MS Office, Outlook, HRIS- Oracle

Preferred Requirements

• Self-motivated with the ability to quickly learn new procedures and processes.
• Ability to be flexible, work with interruptions, while still achieving a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Able to maintain a positive attitude while performing within challenging situations and handling complex issues.
• Ability to travel domestically as required for business needs.
• PHR/SPHR certification is desirable.