Senior HR Generalist

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The Senior Human Resource Generalist is responsible for providing leadership and guidance in the consistent and effective application of policies procedures and practices for the Human Resource department. Ensure compliance with appropriate governing laws and regulations.  This position provides Human Resource support by partnering with management and team members in areas such as talent acquisition employee relations payroll workers compensation onboarding employee engagement performance management and other various activities/projects. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work closely with management and team members to build a culture aligned to the Jack Links values.
• Plan and coordinate special events and employee recognition programs. 
• Investigate and manage employee relations issues while following a consistently applied disciplinary process.   
• Manage all unemployment claims. 
• Lead and implement change management initiatives.
• Perform full cycle recruiting; responsibilities include searching screening interviewing and making offers of employment. 
• Facilitate and deliver a consistent and effective onboarding program and work with management to ensure successful orientation of new hires into the organization. 
• Administers interprets and maintains personnel policies programs and procedures in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations.  Research develop and recommend employment policies.  Assures adherence to policies and procedures pertaining to human resource management.  Maintain Team Member files.
• Oversees timekeeping and payroll systems.  Bi-weekly processing of payroll ensuring accuracy and data integrity. 
• Support performance management process through partnership with leaders and Human Resources.
• Partner with Benefit team as liaison for leave of absence and disability requests. 
• Act as a back-up to the Human Resource Director.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as necessary.

Qualifications :

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education: 

Bachelors degree in Human Resources or business-related field or equivalent work experience preferred. (Typically 4 years of related progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelors degree.)

• SHRM/HRCI certification preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum 4 years experience in the HR field; previous experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred. 
• Prior experience with payroll and/or HRIS systems preferred.

REQUIRED SKILLS KNOWLEDGE and ABILITIES:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; must work effectively with all levels of management and team members.
• Understand legal requirements related to day-to-day management of employees reducing legal risks and ensuring regulatory compliance. 
• Must demonstrate effective problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to learn and use Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Able to organize and prioritize in a multi-tasking environment.
• Knowledge on employment law and other HR related concepts.
• Ability to adapt in a rapidly changing environment.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in dealing with sensitive and confidential information.
• Ability to organize and plan work to meet established deadlines.

Additional Information :

The salary range for this role is $70000 $80000 (Annually).  Actual salaries will vary based on several factors including but not limited to external market data internal equity location and candidate skill set and experience. Base pay is just one component of Jack Links Total Rewards package for Team Members. Other rewards may include annual incentive and program-specific awards. Jack Links provides a variety of benefits to eligible Team Members including medical dental and vision benefits life and disability insurance 401k participation paid holidays and paid time off.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Jack Links provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age color national origin citizenship status physical or mental disability race religion creed gender sex sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression genetic information marital status status with regard to public assistance veteran status or any other characteristic that is protected by federal state or local law.

E-VERIFY:
Jack Links is a participant in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.  For information about the E-Verify program please visit:  your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time