HR Generalist

Job Summary: Do you love making things run smoothly, keeping people happy, and navigating the wild world of HR? As our HR Generalist, you’ll be the go-to for everything from finding new talent to helping with employee perks! You’ll be diving into recruitment, benefits, and compliance, all while keeping multiple divisions and locations in harmony. If you’re passionate about creating a positive employee experience and enjoy working across different industries, this job’s got your name on it! Key Responsibilities: Recruitment & Onboarding: Assist in the recruitment process, including posting job openings, reviewing resumes, conducting interviews, and coordinating new hire onboarding. Facilitate orientation programs and ensure all new hire paperwork is completed. Manage the employee lifecycle from onboarding to offboarding. Employee Relations: Act as a point of contact for employee inquiries regarding policies, procedures, and programs. Assist in addressing employee concerns, resolving conflicts, and ensuring a positive work environment. Support managers with performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, and documentation. Benefits Administration: Coordinate and administer employee benefits programs, including health insurance, 401K retirement plan, and other perks. Serve as the liaison between employees and benefits providers to resolve issues and provide support during open enrollment. Employee Housing: Complete TN Visa employee checklist and conduct home visits. Manage employee housing-related tasks, including payroll deductions, pet rent, and housing applications. HR Compliance: Ensure each business division is compliant with all federal, state, and local labor laws. Maintain accurate and confidential employee records in accordance with internal policy and legal requirements. Training & Development: Identify training needs and coordinate employee development programs. Assist in implementing training initiatives that foster a culture of continuous improvement. HRIS & Reporting: Manage and update employee data in the HRIS system. Generate and analyze HR-related reports, including turnover, absenteeism, and diversity metrics. Policy Development: Support the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures. Ensure employees understand and comply with company policies. Other Duties: This job description is not intended to be exhaustive. The employee may perform other duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the company. Skills & Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field. 2-5 years of experience in a similar HR role. Knowledge of HR best practices and legal compliance. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Proficiency in HRIS and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Ability to handle confidential information with discretion. Preferred Qualifications: HR certification (PHR, SHRM-CP). Experience in a manufacturing or production environment. Physical Demands & Work Environment: Occasionally lift up to 20 lbs. Sitting for extended periods. The noise level in the work environment is generally quiet in office areas, but in the Sidump’r Plant and certain agricultural locations, it can be loud, requiring hearing protection. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Schedule: 10 hour shift Day shift No nights No weekends Application Question(s): This position will require 2 - 3 days per week at Columbus NE location and remainder of week at Albion location. Can you commute to these locations or do you plan to relocate to the area? Education: Bachelor's (Preferred) Experience: Human resources: 2 years (Required) License/Certification: Driver's License (Required) Willingness to travel: 50% (Required) Work Location: In person