Human Resources Generalist - Central California

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The following is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all expectations:

• Uses HR professional concepts, company policies and procedures to solve a wide range of difficult problems to ensure company compliance with applicable federal and state laws
• Provide day-to-day HR guidance to line management (e.g., coaching, counseling, career development, disciplinary actions) on employee relations issues (investigations, involuntary terminations, and performance improvement plans)
• Partner with Supervisors/Managers on the performance review process to identify skills gaps and training needs, developing guidance on goal setting while also effectively writing performance reviews
• Works closely with AWF Office Managers to improve work relationships, increase employee engagement, morale, change management, and increase productivity and retention
• Develop and implement comprehensive New Hire Orientation and Onboarding program strategies; facilitate training Office Managers and Leadership on these initiatives
• Provide detailed analysis to the VP of Human Resources via exit interviews & stay interviews to analyze findings, and make recommendations to reduce turnover
• Recommends solutions to complex issues based on common market practices and careful SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) analysis
• Identify new areas of necessary involvement for human resources in business practices and recommends strategic internal partnerships
• Facilitate benefits open enrollment annually; requires onsite visits to multiple locations across the US to communicate and deliver new benefits options.
• Manage unemployment and workers comp claims to include attendance at hearings, when applicable.
• Lead facilitator for California specific AWF Leave of Absences to include partnership with local Office Managers; administration of all applicable leave paperwork, follow up on current LOA absences, monitoring compliance with return to work protocols, etc.
• Reporting and metrics responsibility (including, but not limited to turnover, absenteeism, time to hire, cost per hire, service anniversary reports, benefits utilization and other ad hoc reports as needed)
• High level of tactical skills and the ability to work across all levels of the organization in a matrixed, team environment

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors' Degree in HR, Business, or other related area, plus 5-7 years' experience in HR (or equivalent in experience and other education) in a Manufacturing environment. A minimum of three years of the HR experience must be in an HR Generalist/HRBP capacity.
• SHRM-CP or PHR certification for CALIFORNIA required
• Progressive experience in Human Resources policies and programs to include:
  • Talent management experience
  • Knowledge and understanding of employment/labor laws
  • Knowledge and understanding of employment policies and practices
  • Experience with compensation strategy and administration
• Proficient in MS Office and HRIS systems (ADP Workforce Now experience required)
• Accurate data entry skills and ability to keep matters highly confidential
• Excellent consultation and execution skills
• Detail oriented and able to handle multiple priorities
• Ability to travel between two (2) California facilities up to 2x monthly

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

COMPENSATION
$80,000 - $95,000 annually