Human Resources Generalist

We believe our employees are the reason for our success, and our compensation and benefits are designed to reflect that belief.

Position Summary

The Human Resources Generalist supports overall plant HR tasks including but not limited to: talent acquisition (recruitment, on-boarding), talent management (employee development, employee relations, performance management, training), benefits, payroll, time and attendance and environmental, health and safety (EHS).

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assists in the recruitment, screening and selection of candidates for open positions.
• Handles new hire boarding process including: reference and background checks, drug screens and collection of new hire documentation.
• Conducts new hire orientations.
• Assists assigned location(s) with time and attendance tracking.
• Assures timely and accurate input of personnel data into HR and time and attendance systems.
• Training:
• Conducts compliance training with employees
• Assists with tracking employee training
• Communicates benefits-related information to information to employees, as needed.
• Ensures employment and other HR-related postings are in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Assists managers and supervisors with employee performance reviews.
• Ensures employee compliance to established policies and procedures
• Oversee leave administration including FMLA, CFRA, Pregnancy Disability Leave, and other protected leave programs.
• Ensure compliance with California Labor Code (including Sections 510 and 511), Industrial Welfare Commission Wage Orders, meal and rest period regulations, and overtime laws.
• Administer wage and salary programs to ensure internal equity and compliance with California Equal Pay Act.
• Responds to unemployment claims, garnishments and employment verification, as needed.
• Conducts investigations and helps to determine resolution of employee concerns. This may include conducting suspension and/or termination of employees.
• Ensures monthly headcount submission is conducted in a timely manner.
• Manages and maintains manual and electronic files by assuring completeness, accuracy and compliance to regulatory and policy requirements.
• Supports incentive compensation plans and programs.
• Answers employee’s HR-related questions for all shifts.
• Participates in monthly meetings (employee meetings, management reviews, etc.)
• Works with environmental, health and safety coordinators at sites.
• Contacts worker’s compensation administrator to open claims when injuries occur and may also discuss open claims with administrator.
• Collaborates with headquarters personnel in relation to governmental reporting for affirmative action plans and equal opportunity filings.
• Participates in other HR projects and initiatives, as assigned.
• Promote a culture aligned with AS9100 quality management system requirements and continuous improvement.
  

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field
• At least 3 years of HR Generalist experience in a manufacturing/aerospace environment
• Working knowledge of California Labor Code, wage and hour compliance
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient Microsoft Office software skills
• Experience with HR, payroll and time and attendance systems
  
  

Preferred

• HR certification
• Experience supporting multiple sites
• Experience using Google for Work
  
  

Physical Requirements

This position requires frequent presence on the manufacturing floor, including exposure to industrial equipment, and noise.. The role requires standing, walking, and occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.

We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, marital status, handicap, genetic infiltration, disability or status as a veteran. Fontana reserves the right to require a drug screening at any time during the employment process.