Generalist Human Resources

At GF, we see our company as a forward-thinking leader in our field. Since 1802, we have been embracing innovations and sustainable solutions of the highest quality that add value to people’s lives around the globe.

Join us to be part of a forward-thinking, people-centered company where your ideas and contributions truly matter.

This is your opportunity to make a real impact in a collaborative, international environment.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Acts as liaison between employees and management to communicate and enforce various HR policies, procedures, laws, standards and governmental regulations
• Acts as an integral part of the HR team providing assistance to fellow HR team members and strengthening the team approach toward a common goal and vision.
• Responsible for finding, attracting, and evaluating candidates for job openings to include job postings, screening resumes, coordinating interviews and extending offers.
• Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings, terminations, and investigations.
• Daily maintenance of HRIS system including new hires, job transfers, employee changes, and terminations.
• Responsible for accurately completing each step of the defined termination process to include conducting exit interviews, analyzing data and making recommendations to HR Director for corrective action and continuous improvement
• Partners with employees and management to ensure proper time & attendance tasks are complete, accurate and on time including timecard maintenance and time off requests.
• Reviews and approves all employee benefit enrollments and provides benefits guidance to employees when needed
• Administers employee leaves of absence in accordance with company policy and federal regulations such as ADA and FMLA
• Provides excellent customer service to all employees and managers ensuring employee questions, concerns, and suggestions are addressed accurately and timely.
• Responsible for positively influencing employee engagement and morale and recognizing and correcting patterns or trends that may have a negative effect.
• Generate routine and ad hoc reports from various employee relations systems
• Maintain discretion and ensure proper handling while dealing with highly sensitive data
• Adhere to ISO 9001 Quality, ISO 14001 Environmental, and OSHAS 18001 certification requirements
• Responsible to maintain a safe working environment for all employees
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
  
  

Education And Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent. Degree preferred in Human Relations, Human Resources, Business Administration or Business Management
• 3 years of experience in the field or in a related area
  
  

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

• Typical office/factory environment with possibility of exposure to heat in production areas
• Primary work in a climate-controlled office environment
• Eye/Hand coordination for more than 50% of the time
• Sitting at least 75% of the time
• Visual strain for more than 50% of the time
• Listening, sitting, standing, stooping, walking, observing, grasping, pushing, pulling, and keyboarding
• Operates in a professional office environment using standard office equipment such as computer, photocopier and smartphone
• Regular office hours are Monday through Friday. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand
  
  

Contact Person

Dawna Mitchell Human Resources Director

Please submit your application via the ‘Apply’ button.