HR Generalist in Manteno, Illinois at GFF Inc - Plochman Inc

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Human Resources Generalist This is an hourly position that reports to the Corporate Human Resources Director. This position performs duties at a professional level for the following functional areas: benefits administration, employee relations, training, performance management, onboarding, policy implementation, recruitment and labor law compliance. This position requires an extremely perceptive person who must be able to relate to individuals at all levels within the organization. The generalist must be sensitive to corporate needs, employee goodwill and the business needs.

SCOPE OF JOB FUNCTION

• Administer various human resources plans and procedures for all organization personnel; assist in the development and implementation of personnel policies and procedures working with the Corporate HR Manager; prepare and maintain the employee handbook and the policies and procedures manual (SOP’s).
• Partner with employees and management to communicate various human resources policies and work closely with Corporate HR Manager to identify potential “open door” issues and opportunities and serve as the advocate for positive employee relations.
• Perform benefits administration, including claims resolution, change reporting, approving invoices for payment, communicates benefits information to employees and monitors employee eligibility for benefits plans. Reviews benefits with employees and processes enrollment, cancellation or changes.
• Organize and manage the annual open enrollment communications and election process. Maintains and distributes list of new and cancelled employees under each benefit plan and verify benefit billing for accuracy and processes for payment.
• Administer COBRA for group health plans.
• Administer FMLA/leaves of absences.
• Conduct new hire orientation.
• Conduct full cycle recruitment effort for all exempt/non-exempt personnel which includes writing job postings, reviews applications/resumes, interviews applicants to match experience with specific job-related requirements. Schedule interviews with hiring managers, present job offer letters, run background checks, drug testing, and E-verify.
• Process time and attendance and payroll on a weekly basis and ensures payroll hours are recorded correctly.
• Maintain all employee files and applicant documentation such as I-9 forms and supporting documents.
• Handle employee relations counseling, outplacement counseling and exit interviewing.
• Maintain human resources information system records and compiles reports from the database.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state and local employment benefits laws as well as other government regulations.
• Manage and tracks all employee disciplinary action.
• Maintain and coordinate employee recognition programs.
• Maintain company organization charts and the employee directory.
• Coordinate the workers compensation process and paperwork and work closely with our insurance carrier, and medical providers.
• Participate in administrative staff meetings and attends other meetings and seminars.
• Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.A./B.S.) from a four-year College or University; or 5-7 years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of Federal and California Wage and Hour and Employment Laws.
• Bilingual: Must be able to read, write and speak Spanish.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Strong ethical values with global and cultural awareness.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

DESIRED:

• Union experience a plus.
• Will be required to travel sparingly for training and meetings.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.