This Human Resources Generalists is primarily responsible for providing HR support to a plant based organization with regards to all aspects of HR including policy interpretation, performance management, investigations, HR reporting, rewards and recognition, compensation, employment law, training and development, and succession planning. This position will also be involved in coordinating strategic HR initiatives such as onboarding and new hire orientation, talent acquisition and employee and labor relations.  The F&B plant is located west of Rockford, IL. 

This role will report to the Plant HR Manager and will primarily provide support for plant-based personnel which will include: salaried and hourly employees within Production, Quality Assurance, Maintenance and other plant based functions.

Position Responsibilities:

• Provide coaching and advice to management on effective ways to administer HR programs and manage employee issues.
• Provide current and prospective employees with information about policies, job duties, working conditions, wages, opportunities for promotion, and employee benefits.
• Actively participates in the staffing and selection process.
• Owns onboarding process, equipment/services ordering, network/system access, scheduling and conducting new hire orientation, HRIS Workday entry, including compensation changes.
• Prepare or maintain employment records related to events, such as hiring, termination, leaves, transfers, or promotions.
• Point of contact for benefit inquiries and may participate in annual open enrollment.
• Assist in implementing programs and policies to ensure EEO/AAP legal compliance.
• Leverages strong relationships across the HR function, sharing best practices.
• Provides support to the organization on development programs such as mentor programs, career pathing, etc.
• May be responsible for Kronos workforce timekeeping and attendance.
• Assists HR Manager and EHS Manager in the management of worker’s compensation process and other EHS initiatives.
  
  

  Skills and Experience:

• Knowledge of state and federal employment law
• Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veterans/Disability
• Effective and deliberate communication skills, both verbal and written
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Ability to effectively multi-task with a strong sense of urgency
• Ability to work closely with management and leadership teams
• Ability to develop strong consulting relationships and influence business leaders through coaching and partnership
• Highly motivated, energetic, hands-on
  
  

  Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 2 years of experience as an HR Generalist including internship experience or related
• Manufacturing industry experience
• Master’s Degree preferred

Posted On: Wednesday, December 12, 2018
Compensation: 50-70K + bonus