Human Resources Generalist

Human Resources Generalist
Lexington, NC
$65-75K

Our Lexington, NC manufacturing client is looking to hire a Human Resources Generalist. This position is responsible for basic generalist functions to include recruitment of production & salaried employees, employee relations, policy development & implementation, benefit administration, health and safety, as well as other duties as assigned. Participates in employee conferences, disciplinary sessions, and performance reviews. Partner with local management team to achieve consensus, support and consistency in effectively managing production and employee relations challenges within the facility. Assist in the creation and implementation of supervisory development programs. Develop and initiate process improvements as it relates to HR and plant procedures

Key Responsibilities:
Assist in the development, implementation, and interpretation of all Company policies to assure consistent application and equitable employee relations.
Recruit qualified candidates following current EEO and ADA hiring guidelines for exempt and non-exempt positions utilizing available resources to maintain an effective workforce.
Manage employment investigations and maintain legal compliance on all employee relations/performance issues.
Coach and counsel management staff regarding employee relations and performance management.
Assist in the management and administration of company benefit programs.
Facilitate new hire orientations & benefit orientations.
Special projects as assigned.
Assist with compiling, updating, verifying, generating and distributing department reports on personnel-related issues such as employee turnover.
Prepares daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and year-end reports for HR management.
Education & Experience:
3-5 years experience in a generalist function.
Experience working in a manufacturing organization.
BS degree in Human Resources or Business preferred
SHRM- CP/PHR or SHRM- SCP/SPHR certification desirable
Experience working with Workday, iCIMS or Kronos is a plus
Must be detail oriented
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must have working knowledge of compensation and benefits programs
Must be computer literate, with a working knowledge of MicroSoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint
Excellent presentation skills to all sorts of audiences including executive level
Demonstrated ability to resolve and manage conflict situations
Ability to manage the matrix-type organization
Good problem analysis and problem resolution skills
Ability to plan and organize tasks and activities
Bilingual preferred; at a minimum, the ability to understand and to make ones self understood to all Spanish speaking individuals