Human Resource Generalist I - Autokiniton

POSITION SUMMARY

Provide the necessary Human Resource skills and leadership to the Plant to achieve optimal levels of safety, quality, productivity and delivery to assure internal and external customer satisfaction.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

This position works under close supervision and is considered entry to intermediate level.Learns to apply knowledge to non-routine situations, seeking guidance when needed.Performs most work activities with some degree of independent judgment.

·Support the Company’s mission, vision, values and goals in the performance of daily activities.

·Provide key input into the development of departmental strategic goals along with identifying key measurable to support the departmental goals.

·Maintain positive colleague relations through effective communication and prompt attention to colleague concerns.

·Assist salaried colleagues in preparing and documenting disciplinary action.

·Provide support to salaried colleagues on company policies and procedures.

·Maintain applicant files and records as required by federal and state law.

·Coordinate applicant testing through external third party/internal testing administration.

·Conduct reference checks and background investigations for all applicants.

·Maintain required hourly manning levels.

·Assist in the orientation program for all new hires.

·Conduct exit interviews with all terminated salaried colleagues.

·Coordinate all internal postings and transfers.

·Develop and maintain job descriptions for all hourly positions and assist in salaried job descriptions.

·Assistplant leadership in developing an annual training assessment.

·Assist in the execution of the annual plant-training plan.

·Maintain training records for all colleagues.

·Administer the company benefit plans by servicing the plant on a daily basis.

·Assist colleagues as a facilitator with the insurance companies and with Corporate Benefits.

·Counsel terminated colleagues of their options under the COBRA guidelines.Notify corporate benefits of the termination so the appropriate paperwork is sent to the colleague.

·Functions as the plant contact for the 401K plan for both hourly and salaried colleagues

·Maintain accurate attendance records for all hourly colleagues and prepare disciplinary write-ups as necessary.

·Assist in processing all MESC forms and represent the company at all unemployment hearings.

·Maintain all active and terminated hourly files in compliance to federal and state employment laws.

·Coordinate all hourly and salaried performance reviews after 90 days.

·Responsible for verifications of employment.

·Assist with colleague relations “fun activities” (ex. Plant Picnic, Christmas Party) and community service activities (ex. Blood Drive, United Way, etc.).

·Assist with the management and tracking of workers compensation, primary contact with carrier and with clinic for work related injuries.

·Tracks and reports department metrics on a monthly/annual basis.

·Assists in the design and implementation ofimproved processes, structures and approaches.

·Support plant activities towards achieving customer awards and Quality registrations (ex. TS 16949/ISO14001, Pentastar)

·Assist supervisors in preparing all accident reports for identification of root cause and corrective action.

·Responsible for following all internal and OSHA required safety procedures in performing all daily work activities.

·Maintain a positive working relationship with all levels of the organization.

·Maintain high standards of housekeeping throughout the plant.

·Adherence to all company policies and procedures (ex. Quality Policy Manual, Colleague Handbook, Level II procedures, etc.)

RELATIONSHIPS/CONTACTS

Reports directly to the Human Resources Manager.Interfaces on a frequent basis with all plant salaried and hourly colleagues and corporate human resources, compensation and benefits.

LEADERSHIP/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

·Provides leadership on HR issues to colleagues in the plant.

·Ability to identify, select, train and coach management talent.

·Provides model behavior to demonstrate corporate values.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

·Bachelors Degree in Human Resources, Business or equivalent experience.

·Zero to three (3) years experience in Human Resources.

·General knowledge in several HR processes and practices (labor relations, organizational development, leadership development, compensation, benefits, etc.)

·SPHR or PHR certification preferred.

·Excellent organizational, analytical and communication skills.

·Ability to work in a fast paced environment.

·Strong problem resolution skills, along with customer service and team orientation skills.

·Proven leadership ability and excellent interpersonal skills.

·Ability to work well with others in a team environment.

·Proficient in Microsoft Office software.

·Ability to read and write in English and to perform mathematical calculations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS, WORK ENVIRONMENT AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Duties include but are not limited to: stand, walk, twist, bend, lift, see, talk and hear.Ability to travel.Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, vibration and hazardous materials.