HR Generalist

The Human Resources Generalist is responsible for performing HR-related duties on a professional level and works closely with HR management in supporting the Portland, Indiana facility. This position carries out responsibilities in all areas of the employee life cycle: benefits administration, employee relations, recruitment, training, performance management, onboarding, policy implementation, and employment law compliance. Requires the ability to effectively relate with individuals at various levels within the organization. The position is a Salaried Exempt position reporting to the Vice President of Human Resources.Essential Duties And ResponsibilitiesAdminister various human resource plans and procedures for all Portland personnel; assist in the development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures.Provide advice and service to management on daily employee relations and performance management issues for the Portland facility.Manage the identification and attraction of talent through the use of innovative tools and processes as well as through traditional methods of effective recruiting. Monitor and apply recruiting best practices; participate in employment events.Screen and filter candidate resumes and applications, conduct interviews using comprehensive recruiting and selection tools/methods and assessing applicants' relevant knowledge, skills, soft skills, experience and aptitudes; coordinate interviews with interview teams and candidates; ensure timely communication with job candidates regarding the status of opportunities and decisions, ensuring positive candidate experiences regardless of ultimate hire decision. Maintain human resource information system records and compile reports from the database as needed.Maintain compliance with federal, state and local employment and benefits laws and regulations in Portland including providing all necessary Worker's Compensation date to facilitate claim filing. Work with manager for light duty return to work.Manage daily time and attendance functions.Facilitate location specific rewards & recognition programsPlan and conduct new hire orientation for Portland Plant employees, including completion of on-boarding checklists and all required paperwork and setup in HRIS and ERP system. Serve as a single point of contact for Portland Plant new hire on-boarding, including coordination of office equipment and system access as needed.Manage hourly employee evaluation process including obtaining evaluation data from supervisor. Scan documents and maintain files with timely updates.Respond to inquiries regarding health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, 401k, or EAP.Assist in special projects as assigned: handbook updates, training, update internal HR processes & forms, open enrollment, etc.Critical SkillsTrustworthiness- We earn trust through honesty, integrity and reliability.Adaptable- We are able to maintain effectiveness in a changing environment.Approachable- We are open minded, friendly, engaging, understanding and empathetic; being comfortable engaging in challenging conversations.Curious- We improve the organization by seeking information and knowledge to continually grow and learn and reduce moments of uncertainty and ambiguity.Minimum QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or related field preferred.Five years of generalist experience required.Five years of employee relations experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.Two years of experience working with an hourly workforce.Understanding of HRIS system.General knowledge of employment laws and practicesAbility to balance multiple priorities and work under established timelinesAbility to deal with and resolve ambiguous, confidential and sensitive situations and issues