HR Generalist I

Lozier Corporation - Omaha, NE

Full-time - Entry Level

Omaha, NE

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

When it comes to work, we know you want more than a job. You want the opportunity to learn and grow, to be recognized for your efforts and accomplishments, to be treated with respect and have a sense of pride and belonging. That's what a career at Lozier is all about. Our future success relies on the same thing that's carried us for more than 65 years - a committed team of employees working together to achieve goals and provide our customers with the best product in the industry. The Human Resources (HR) Generalist I will support the HR department by performing a variety of tasks to ensure the efficient operation of HR processes. This role involves assisting with recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, compliance, and other HR functions. The HR Generalist I will work closely with employees and management to provide administrative support, address HR-related inquiries, and contribute to a positive workplace environment. Essential job functions include championing Lozier's Mission, Vision, and Core Values, maintaining confidentiality of employee information, supporting workforce planning, talent management, and succession planning, and aiding cross-functional teams for recruitment and community initiatives. The HR Generalist will assist in the completion of I-9 and e-verification processes, facilitate change management related to organizational solutions, and connect with managers on employee development, performance improvement, and disciplinary actions. Additionally, the role involves responding to inquiries, assisting with new hire orientations, and ensuring compliance with employment laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Champion Lozier's Mission, Vision, and Core Values by demonstrating the behaviors that contribute to Lozier's success.
• Encourage and maintain proper confidentiality of employee information.
• Support workforce planning, talent management, and succession planning.
• Aid cross functional teams for recruitment and community initiatives.
• Assist in completion of I-9 and e-verification process.
• Facilitate change management related to implementation of organizational solutions.
• Connect with managers on employee development, performance improvement, and disciplinary actions.
• Participate in unemployment claims and hearing process as needed.
• Respond to inquiries, help with contract interpretations, and help to resolve work-related problems.
• Assist with new hire orientations, benefit orientations and other presentations.
• Support education assistance and tuition reimbursement plans.
• Facilitate employee referral, recognition, and retirement programs.
• Responsible for HR reporting and quarterly newsletter.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
• Update and foster compliance with HR policies, procedures, strategies, and initiatives.
• Assess and recommend new approaches to continually improve efficiency of HR functions.
• Identify training needs, coordinate employee development programs, and facilitate training sessions.
• Contribute to HR projects aimed at improving processes and employee engagement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in human resources, organizational development, business management or another related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in human resources, if degreed.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in human resources, if non-degreed.
• Experience in a unionized, manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Basic PC skills (Excel, Word, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Preliminary knowledge of federal and state employment laws and human resource regulations.
• Fundamental communication skills with ability to present clear and concise presentations.
• Primary organizational skills, ability to balance multiple priorities, and make timely decisions.
• Foundational success at influencing and coaching employees and leadership teams.
• Ability to work with and build relationships with individuals at all levels within the organization.

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual Spanish.
• HR Certification.
• Experience in a human resource information system (HRIS).
• Certified First Responder.

Benefits

• Assist with benefit programs including open enrollment, wellness, leave, workers' compensation, etc.
• Support and contribute to benefits and wellness programs and initiatives.