HR Generalist

ACCOUNTABILITY OBJECTIVE:

The HR Generalist supports the HR team in providing comprehensive HR service to managers and staff within the organization.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

• Knowledge of management, supervisory, leadership methods and principles.
• Knowledge of organization, operating procedures, and policies of the human resource department.
• Knowledge of techniques of interviewing, selecting and recruiting applicants for employment.
• Knowledge of modern office procedures and processes.
• Knowledge and understanding of the application of employment laws.
• Relevant computer software and hardware applications knowledge.
• Ability to speak, write and read the English language.
• Able to motivate individuals in achieving goals and objectives.
• Able to work alone on a broad variety of projects.
• Able to exercise effective judgment, sensitivity, creativity to changing needs and situations.
• Team Player
• Strong Business Acumen
• Strong Time Management and Priorities Management Skills
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
• Labor Law Knowledge Skills

PRINCIPAL WORKING RELATIONSHIPS:

The HR Generalist reports directly to the HR Manager and interacts with all levels of Hilite employees.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES: 

• Supporting the operational shifts as required.  There may be times where working hours are shifted to accommodate investigations, events, or meetings.  
• Responsible for the preparation and onboarding of employees including orientation of full time and temporary employees.  
• Update internal databases, HRIS systems, and/or spreadsheets.
• Prepare new hire offers of employment.
• Liaise with external partners such as temporary / recruiting agencies, insurance vendors, etc.  
• Timely and accurate responses to employee questions about HR-related issues.
• Participate in HR projects.
• Establish/maintain employee records; ensure that employee changes are entered correctly and made on a timely basis; review changes for proper authorization and adherence to company policy including compliance with federal/state/local regulations 
• Cross trained to collaborate with the Sr. Human Resources Generalist and Payroll Administrator and assist as needed.
• Proactively supports the delivery of HR Processes.  
• Other duties as assigned 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is divided up evenly between time spent sitting in the office, standing on the floor and walking between the two. The office is a general office environment with adequate temperature and lighting. Standard office equipment is available. The time spent on the plant floor there is a high chance of coming in contact with oils and other fluids used plant wide. This job also requires maintaining manufacturing equipment making it is inevitable to come in contact with the fluids. Wearing hearing protection and safety glasses on the plant floor is required at all times.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

Occasionally- Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time

Frequently- Occupation requires this activity 33%-66% of the time

Constantly- Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time

Not Applicable - This activity is not applicable to this occupation