Job Title: Human Resource Generalist
Department: Human Resources
Reports To: Human Resources Manager
Location: Owensboro, Kentucky (On-Site)
FLSA: Exempt
Mizkan America, Inc. has an opening for a Human Resources Generalist. The Owensboro, Kentucky sauce plant is a high-speed processing and packaging facility which produces sauces for the Ragú and Bertolli pasta sauce brands.
Summary:
This position will report to the Assistant Human Resource Manager and is responsible for day-to-day Human Resource operations and activities supporting local and corporate initiatives. The HR Generalist will function as a first line of contact to over 375 employees at the Owensboro plant and serve as a subject matter expert in areas of Human Resources including, but not limited to, HR transactions, Employee Relations issue resolution, systems and processes, benefits, recruiting and leaves of absence. The HR Generalist is responsible for staying current on all federal, state, and local laws, guidelines, and regulations. This role will provide support to the Assistant Human Resources Manager and Owensboro leadership team. The successful candidate in this position will be required to work some off shift hours.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Administers various human resource plans and procedures for all organization employees and assists in the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures
Serves employees with a customer service mindset
Coach and guide employees with their questions, concerns, or issues
Collaborate with corporate HR and Payroll
Conduct internal and external recruitment as required
Assist in wage and compensation analysis
Act as an HR liaison to managers, supervisors and other members of leadership providing coaching and guidance
Conduct and assist with internal pulse checks of the workforce
Assist in coordination of organizational changes within the plant as business needs require
Provide support for any investigations and provide feedback and follow up where appropriate
Coordinate filing of discipline, attendance, rewards & recognition and diversity programs and systems
Collaborate with area vendors to coordinate company events, meals, and activities for employees
Conduct applicant tracking
HRIS data entry and audit
Payroll
Employee relations
HR project work
Skills and Abilities:
Self-directed/Self-managing
Drive/Initiative
Commitment to teamwork
Change management
Problem solving and decision making
Communication
Consultation
Ethical practice
HR Expertise
Relationship management
Job Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree and three to five years of HR experience, or a master’s degree in HR Management and two years of experience in the HR field, or at least seven years of experience in the HR field, or any similar combination of education experience.
Experience with ADP Vantage preferred.
PHR or SHRM-CP certification is a plus.
Ability to work flexible hours.
Prior experience in production or manufacturing with exposure to large populations and various shifts are preferred.
This job description reflects assignment of essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
Benefits:
Excellent Pay
Medical Insurance
Dental insurance
Vision Insurance
401 Matching program
401 profit sharing
Paid time off (PTO) immediately
Bonus and much more
Mizkan America, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identit y