MPI HR Generalist

Position

MPI Human Resource Generalist

Location

Birmingham AL (additionally supports five remote sites)

Position Summary

The Human Resources Generalist serves as a key member of the McWane Plant & Industrial team responsible for supporting daily HR operations while administering benefits coordinating employee lifecycle processes and leading employee McWane Cultural training. This role blends transactional excellence with culture-building efforts ensuring compliance accuracy and a positive employee experience across the organization.  The Human Resource Generalist will be located in the Birmingham main office but will support locations in California Texas Virginia and Connecticut. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• HR Operations & Administration
  • Build and maintain good inter-departmental and cross-functional working relations ensuring great HR customer service is always being provided.
  • Partner with HR Managers and Operational Leadership to handle day-to-day employee concerns and questions.
  • In partnership with HR Managers the HR Generalist will oversee the annual performance appraisal process ensuring all appraisals are completed submitted in a timely manner and are receiving necessary manager approvals.
  • Maintain accurate and compliant employee records HRIS systems and personnel files.
  • Support recruiting processes including job postings application screening interview scheduling and onboarding coordination.
  • Lead open enrollment training sessions.
  • Coach managers as needed to resolve conflicts ensure fairness and accuracy address attendance violations and unsatisfactory performance.
  • Support the Human Resources Department with day-to-day operations with special assignments and other duties as assigned.
  • Conduct (assist) with investigations regarding employee complaints and/or concerns.
  • Participate in workforce development and external recruiting activities by building relationships with appropriate vendors and attending off-site job fairs.

• McWane Way Training and Employee Engagement
  • Coordinate schedule and lead McWane Way Training sessions as needed for all MPI team members.
  • Plan and execute employee engagement initiatives recognition programs and company events.
  • Administer employee appreciation anniversary gift program.
  • Maintain employee training and engagement records; ensure all required training for compliance regulations is completed by the set deadline.
  • Serve as partner in developing other culture initiatives as needed.

Qualifications :

• Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelors degree in related field required; combined experience and education will be considered in lieu of degree.
  • Minimum of two (2) years human resources experience preferably in a manufacturing environment.
  • Strong interpersonal written verbal and presentation communication skills.
  • Able to present in front of a group of fellow Team Members including management level.
  • High level of confidentiality integrity and professionalism.
  • Strong organizational prioritization and multitasking abilities.
  • Excellent leadership skills and interpersonal skills; professional in appearance and presentation; able to deal with stress and potential conflict situations.
  • Ability to maintain composure and handle multiple interruptions while providing excellent client service.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft applications Word Excel and Power Point.
  • Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of employee information.
  • Knowledge of HR Laws to include FMLA COBRA FLSA etc.

• Preferred Qualifications
  • Previous experience in a Learning and Development role or similar role.
  • One (1) year working knowledge of UltiPro and SmartRecruiters or related HRIS software.
  • HR certification (SHRM-CP SHRM-SCP PHR or SPHR) is a plus.

Position Requirements

• Excellent regular full-time attendance in support of company objectives.
• Commitment to and assurance of personal safety and the safety of all team members.
• Use initiative and judgment in making decisions keeping with McWane LLC Code of Conduct and Ethics policy
• Standing and sitting for long periods of time.
• May have to lift boxes of materials and supplies.
• Must have valid driver license and ability to travel by air.
• May work in office and/or plant environments with exposure to varying temperature noise dust or other environmental conditions depending on site.
• Minimum of 25% (air/car) travel based on business needs.

Additional Information :

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race color religion sex national origin age sexual orientation disability veteran or service member status marital status citizenship status (In IL - sex including same sex ancestry order of protection status physical or mental disability military status pregnancy unfavorable discharge status genetic information) (In IA - gender identity) (In CA - gender identity or expression and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal state or local law.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required for the position.  Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge skills and/or abilities.  To perform this job successfully the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. McWane Plant & Industrial. is an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. It is the Companys policy to provide equal opportunity for all qualified persons and to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race color sex national origin religion age disability marital status sexual orientation gender identity citizenship status or any other legally protected status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and reserve the right to perform substance abuse testing as needed.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race color religion sex national origin age sexual orientation disability veteran or service member status marital status citizenship status (In IL - sex including same sex ancestry order of protection status physical or mental disability military status pregnancy unfavorable discharge status genetic information) (In IA - gender identity) (In CA- gender identity or expression and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal state or local law.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time