HR Generalist

The HR Generalist is responsible for labor relations & HR activities in a manufacturing environment. You perform administrative functions as required to support salary & hourly employees. You maintain personnel records & complete transactions. You investigate & resolve issues. You administer & provide guidance to Operations team on the provisions of the Global & Local Agreements. You participate in strategic workforce planning, hiring events, onboarding & orientation.

Specific Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To:

* Builds & maintains relationship with Staff & Operations Team, Union Leadership & hourly employees.
* Administer provisions of Agreements & counsel Management in the interpretation of Agreements.
* Administration of policies & work rules.
* Advise Management on matters related to Union-Management relationships/issues.
* Complete & support payroll process.
* Maintain records pertinent to labor relations & hourly personnel.
* Preparation & participation in local negotiations.
* Investigation of grievances & assist Management with resolution
* Conduct & advise Management on corrective discipline including coaching & progressive discipline.
* Participate in on-boarding, orientation, transfer, exit, & assignment changes for both hourly & salary employees.
* Respond to day-to-day employee inquiries & requests.
* Generate HR analytical reports & metrics using HRIS system.
* Conduct training on HR topics
* Manages FMLA process to include tracking of time & follow-up with employees.
* Participate & support EEOC, NLRB, Metro, etc inquiries, investigations
* Maintains compliance with federal & state regulations concerning employment.
* Assist with workplace investigations & issue discipline when deemed necessary.
* Assist with bargained positions job postings, job bidding process including candidates' suitability for position. Provides notification of successful bidder(s) to union, employees, & management.
* Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.

Requirements:
* Minimum of 1-5 years' HR experience in a manufacturing environment.
* Education minimum of a 4-year degree (BA or BS) in applicable area or education & experience equivalent.
* Excellent written & oral communication skills.
* Strong team building & people skills including the ability to resolve conflicting interests & obtain cooperation.
* Strong interpersonal skills & ability to easily build credibility with internal customers & associates.
* Organizational skills - ability to manage high workload of data & multitask proficiently.
* Honest / Integrity; must be role model for others in organization.
* Proficiency in Windows environment, including Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Microsoft Outlook. SAP or other HR systems experience a plus.
* ADP Payroll processing experience a plus.
* Background in labor relations strongly preferred.