Lasko Products, an international market leader in home comfort products for over 100 years, is looking to add an Human Resources Generalist to its Franklin, TN manufacturing and distribution location.

The HR Generalist will be an integral member of the Tennessee HR team to provide support and guidance to employees and management and lead the implementation of corporate HR initiatives at the local level.

Your Role and Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the pre-hire onboarding process and coordinate day one activities for new employees
• Process all new hires and ensure Onboarding documentation is accurate in the electronic file including E-Verify and Background Checks
•  Assist with location recruiting needs; posting open requisitions, notifying agencies, making job offers, etc.
• Schedule employee benefit enrollments, and manage the Leave of Absence process
• Maintain employee files
• Help with employee engagement and special events such as holiday parties, wellness events, meeting set up and coordination.
• Serve as a “go to” HR person with a highly diverse workforce population to coach and support them on effective employment practices
• Work in partnership with local management on various employment matters including Performance Management issues, employee inquiries or complaints
• Full life cycle on/off boarding (hires, transfers, promotions, terminations, etc.)
• Conduct employee investigations and recommend actions to effectively resolve policy violations
• Elevate matters as needed to the Regional HR Manager or other authority as may be appropriate.
• Stay current on state/federal employment laws and company policies. Share ‘need to know’ information with managers to help improve their supervisory effectiveness and ensure compliance
• Deploy training to inform or assist employees/managers on job related activities, policies, and best practices
• Implement HR programs, processes, and procedures as needed from Corporate HR
• Commit to a provide a gold standard HR department where diversity, equity, and inclusion are a priority

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or Associates degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field preferred
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
•  4 years of experience in HR generalist and/or support roles, with an excellent working knowledge of employee/labor relations Manufacturing and/or Distribution Center Experience is preferred  
• Must be able to quickly gain trust and build relationships
• Outstanding organizational, interpersonal, and oral/written communication skills