Human Resources Generalist

Position Summary:

The Human Resources Generalist (1st shift or 2nd shift) performs a mix of complex, routine, and specialized duties related to multiple areas of Human Resources. This position handles confidential information and sensitive situations, requiring good judgment and discretion for both first shift and second shift employees.

Essential Functions:

• Build strong positive relationships with employees, supervisors, and managers ensuring consistent presence and support.
• Communicate and guide the application of human resources and safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Conduct investigations, ensuring the highest level of confidentiality and implementing appropriate action and accountability practices.
• Utilize a fair and inclusive process appropriate for employee concerns, including ensuring consistency in the application and enforcement of policies and procedures.
• Prepare corrective actions with Supervisors/Managers; deliver to employees to ensure full understanding and prevent recurrence.
• Train managers and supervisors on state and federal employment law, best employee relations practices, and strategies for maintaining a positive and compliant work environment.
• Participate in developing human resources and safety training content and materials and deliver training to employees.
• Stay attuned to organizational and operational changes across the company to identify potential employee relations risks and develop plans to address them proactively.
• Support recruitment, including internal and external job postings.
• Partner with EHS to conduct investigations of workplace accidents and near-misses, document findings and implement measures to prevent recurrence.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

 Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, or related field, or equivalent education and experience.
• Familiarity with FMLA, ADA, HIPAA and other relevant HR Laws.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in an HR Generalist role in a manufacturing/warehouse environment.
• Experience in utilizing HRIS to administer benefits.
• PHR or SPHR preferred.

 Other Skills and Abilities:

• This is a FULLY ONSITE position; must be able to report onsite daily.
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment with multiple languages
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Detail oriented with strong analytical skills.
• Computer literate in a Windows environment.
• Strong written and spoken English skills; bilingual in Spanish or Swahili preferred.
• Ability to operate independently in multiple locations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information professionally.
• Must have a Valid Passport or other documents allowing international travel or ability to obtain within 90 days.

 Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to distinguish between colors.
• Ability to bend, stoop, stand/sit for prolonged periods, move about production and warehouse facilities.
• Ability to travel occasionally, including internationally – travel required is minimal – less than 5%.

 Quanta Nashville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.