What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Generalist position at Price Industries?
The Human Resources Generalist will support the day-to-day HR operations at our Crestridge Plant in Suwanee, GA, including recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, benefits administration, leave management, and policy enforcement. This role serves as a key resource for employees and leaders, ensuring consistent application of HR programs and practices.
The HR Generalist will have primary ownership of Leave of Absence (LOA), FMLA administration, the Training Matrix, and Attendance Exception tracking. Additional responsibilities include supporting talent acquisition efforts, employee development initiatives, compliance with employment regulations, and fostering a positive employee experience.
Responsibilities
- Organize, maintain, and update SharePoint with digital personnel records of relevant employee information.
- Assist the HR Department with day-to-day tasks.
- Respond to emails and calls on behalf of the department.
- Prepare correspondence, arrange meetings, process confidential reports and documents.
- Keep up to date on current issues and matters related to the HR department.
- Frequently interact with managers and supervisors to disseminate information.
- Assist in maintaining company bulletin boards in the plant.
- Assist with employee engagement activities.
- Other duties and projects as assigned.
Temporary Employees
- Serve as backup to the HR Administrator
Direct Hires
- Prepare new hire kits; assist with onboarding and orientation.
- Assist with processing all new hires.
- Gather staffing needs from the Supervisors and assist with recruiting.
- Administer drug, background checks, and other pre-employment screening.
Attendance
- Answer basic attendance policy questions.
- Report weekly balances to supervisors and the union.
- Enter attendance exception points on the attendance tracker.
- Create and distribute attendance notices to supervisors weekly.
- Provide attendance terminations to HR Manager for review.
- Review final warning of 20-point notices and 26-point terminations with Union Stewards.
Benefits
- Assist payroll department by providing employee information on 401(k) and employee health benefits.
- Assist with Gym Subsidy enrollments and verifications.
- Maintain LOA and FMLA tracking and communicate with supervisors and in PayCom.
Discipline/ Grievances
- Handle all employee queries, written or verbal with the utmost confidentiality.
- Able to lead investigations.
- Assists HR Manager with employee relation issues and grievances.
- Brings issues to managers’ notice.
Training Matrix
- Maintain training matrix spreadsheet and training forms for temps and full-time Price employees.
- Train HR Administrator on training matrix process.
Employee Advocacy
- First point of contact with employees on HR-related issues.
- Promote and assist with employee events.
- Practice Price values and lead by example.
- Walk through the plant on a regular basis.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management or a degree in related discipline or equivalent work experience
- At least 2 years of manufacturing experience
Experience/ Skills
- Proven experience as an HR Generalist or relevant role.
- Proficiency in using HR software- PayCom
- Thorough knowledge of labor relations and laws.
- Excellent organizational skills, with an ability to prioritize important projects.
- Excellent communication skills for in-person, email, and telephone calls.
- Time management skills
- Knowledge of Price Industries products and processes
- Adaptability
- Teamwork
- Computer knowledge- MS Office, Word, Excel
- Prior training experience a plus
- Confidentiality
About Price Industries
We are the leading provider of non-residential air distribution products across North America. We are committed to nurturing passionate and adaptable individuals who will play pivotal roles in shaping our future.
After 75 years, Price remains a privately held family company with a deep heritage and commitment to innovation and service, and social responsibility. Our long-standing vision, values, and the Price way of doing business are the cornerstones of our company.
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We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
THIRD PARTY RECRUITING AGENCIES
Please be advised that Price Industries is NOT currently engaging third-party recruiting services. Any resumes submitted without a signed contract dated on or after January 2025 AND specifically engaged for a specific search from Price Industries' Human Resources department will be considered the property of Price Industries, with no fee obligation. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this matter.