HR Generalist

Vaco - Monroe, OH

Full-time

Monroe, OH

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The HR Generalist position at Vaco in Monroe, OH, is a pivotal role that encompasses a wide range of responsibilities aimed at supporting the company's human resources functions. The successful candidate will administer various HR policies, procedures, and standards while ensuring compliance with government regulations. A key aspect of this role involves conducting new employee orientations to familiarize new hires with the company's programs, procedures, and policies, thereby facilitating a smooth onboarding process. In addition to orientation, the HR Generalist will provide ongoing support to employees regarding HR-related issues, including benefits, policies, and procedures. This role also involves assisting with performance management processes, which include goal setting, performance evaluations, and coaching. The HR Generalist will work closely with the HR Manager to oversee wage and salary programs, including merit planning, job descriptions, performance reviews, and organization charts. Maintaining accurate records in the Human Resources Information System (HRIS) and conducting self-audit reports to ensure data integrity are also critical responsibilities. The HR Generalist will manage employee relations issues, conducting timely investigations into concerns, compiling summaries, and reporting findings to relevant stakeholders. Providing guidance to managers on employee discipline and termination is another essential function of this role. The HR Generalist will administer employee benefits programs, including enrollment, changes, and terminations, while fostering a progressive and strategic approach to HR processes and systems. This position requires a proactive mindset to create a climate for change and positively influence the organization. Additionally, the HR Generalist will assist with various HR-related projects and initiatives as needed, ensuring compliance with all HR-related laws and regulations and maintaining accurate employee records.

Responsibilities

• Administer various Human Resources policies, procedures, standards and government regulations.
• Conduct new employee orientation to ensure employees gain an understanding of Company programs, procedures and policies.
• Provide support to employees on HR-related issues including benefits, policies, and procedures.
• Assist with performance management processes including goal setting, performance evaluations, and coaching.
• Support HR Manager in the administration and oversight of wage and salary programs to include hourly and/or merit planning, job descriptions, performance reviews and organization charts.
• Maintain Human Resources Information System (HRIS) records and conduct self-audit reports to help assure data integrity.
• Manage employee relations issues, perform timely investigations into employee relations concerns, compile investigation summaries and report findings to appropriate stakeholders.
• Provide guidance to managers on employee discipline and termination.
• Administer employee benefits programs including enrollment, changes, and terminations.
• Assist with HR-related projects and initiatives as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as an Human Resources Generalist in a manufacturing environment.
• Prior experience performing investigations into employee relations concerns.
• Strong knowledge of HR laws and regulations.
• Working knowledge of HRIS Systems; experience with Paycor HCM is a differentiator.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise considerable judgment and discretion in establishing and maintaining good working relationships with all levels in the division with the ability to manage conflict when appropriate.
• Strong interpersonal skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, insight into group dynamics, high tolerance for ambiguity and change are essential.
• Must be self-directed, flexible and able to prioritize work.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.