HR Generalist

Sauder Manufacturing was founded in 1945 as a Church furniture Company. We have a rich history in crafting solid wood into beautiful, enduring, quality furniture and today that is blended with modern technology and a strong customer focus.

Sauder Manufacturing Co. sells in four strategic markets: Healthcare Furniture for Acute Care Hospitals, Education Furniture for colleges and universities, Worship furniture for churches, synagogues, courthouses and furniture for human services markets which is a diverse network of agencies providing residential housing to many individuals. At Sauder Manufacturing, how do we do our work----new technology, new products and new ideas----changes constantly---but our values----how we treat our customers, suppliers and each other----never change.

SCHEDULE:
Position Summary: The Human Resources Generalist provides support across multiple stages of the employee life cycle with focus on recruitment and employee relations. Will serve as a trusted HR partner and advisor to departmental leaders, business unit HR functions and employee populations.

Essential Functions:

• Drive the recruiting process for hourly, salary roles and sales rep including sourcing strategies, sourcing applicants, interview candidates, job offers and employee new hire and benefit orientation.
• Maintains data on recruitment activities, applicant flow, interviews and hires, transfers, promotions and terminations; supports affirmative action and EEO programs in compliance with government legislation and organization’s goals.
• Maintain and enhance recruitment process and other employee life cycle areas.
• Complete HR paperwork for new hires, terminations, transfers, promotions and employee set-up to ensure accuracy in HR database and personnel files. Manage all pre-employment paperwork and testing.
• Maintains employee files in compliance with applicable legal requirements & retention policies.
• Assists in compliance efforts to meet regulatory requirements such as EEO, AAP, OSHA, WC, Unemployment, FMLA and FLSA.
• Administering FMLA and Short-term disability.
• Counsels employees in all areas of HR and personal needs.
• Time and Attendance approval.
• Assists VP of HR with implementing policies and procedures involving HR for the WABU Business Unit
• Maintains and administers company-related communications under council of HR Leader; Wellness and Safety Team
• Supports the delivery of training programs at the Supervisor and Employee Level
• Serves as backup in all other HR requirements of the department as needed.
• Disciplinary actions
• Investigation of employee-related complaints

Experience and Knowledge Required:

• 2 year degree or equivalent experience
• 3 years in a Human Resources experience role is required.
• SHRM or HRCI certification preferred
• Advanced PC Skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong math skills
• Ability to work with confidential information, with the integrity to not disclose information
• Highest level of reliability, credibility,
• Ability to multi-task and work with minimal supervision on complex tasks
• Minimal travel is required

Key Attributes Required:

• Initiative to work across teams, and be an integral partner to Operations leaders
• Strong math skills
• Ability to work with confidential information, with the integrity to not disclose information
• Highest level of reliability and credibility
• Ability to multi-task and work with minimal supervision on complex tasks

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear and frequently required to walk and sit. Use of hands and fingers will be required for writing, computer use, and phone use. Work in a manner consistent with standard Sauder safety practices and expectations. The employee will also be required to walk throughout the plant at various times during a typical day. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Encompasses the full spectrum from factory floor, to personal offices, to executive board rooms. The noise levels in these work environments are usually low to moderate. Personal protective equipment such as eye protection and ear protection may be required in the shop floor environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Sauder Manufacturing Co. is an equal opportunity employer and gives equal consideration for employment to all qualified applicants.

Full benefits package includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage with company contribution towards Health Savings Account (HSA), 10 paid holidays per year, 3 weeks paid vacation from weekly accrual, 401(k) match and profit sharing plan, disability coverage, life insurance, pay for performance increases, tuition reimbursement, advancement opportunity, Sauder Village membership, employee referral bonus and a sweet furniture discount!

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disabled/Veteran